Twat on motorbike

I've never understood this. People encourage cycling as a healthy, ecological transport method, but they never mention motorbikes. The more people on motorbikes (as with bicycles) the safer they would be; and they're more fuel efficient than cars (and loads more fun).

Obviously some people have been turned off riding from the stereotypes of bikes (either Hells Angels or the Sport bike contingent come readily to mind), as many might be from the stereotypes of cycling (lycra. LYCRA!) but I wonder why the CTC can't justify the increase in motorbikes?

This is all covered in the CTC briefing:

http://www.ctc.org.uk/resources/Campaigns/0806_CP_RG-PTWs-v2_brf.doc

However we draw the distinction between policies to improve powered two wheeler safety (which we support) and those which would lead to increased use of motorcycles (which we do not believe can be justified). We believe that, in addition to the risks which motorcycles pose to their riders, policy decisions in relation to motorcycling also need to reflect:

• The direct environmental impacts of motorcycling (i.e. the pollutant and noise emissions resulting from PTW use);
  
• The safety impacts of motorcycling on other vulnerable road user groups;
  
• The various ways which increased motorcycling undermines the promotion of the healthier and more sustainable alternatives of walking and cycling, both by undermining their relative attractiveness in general terms, and specifically due to the actual and perceived threat which motorcycles present to (would-be) pedestrians and cyclists.
  
  
  

There's more detail in the document if you're interested.