Haringey Council has launched a dedicated online platform through which motorbike, moped and scooter riders working or living in the borough can identify hazard hotspots, discuss common road safety issues and offer their ideas for potential solutions to make the roads safer for all motorcyclists.
Called Safe Rides Safe Roads, the platform encourages riders to share their views, confidentially, on what it feels like to motorcycle in Haringey and what will make journeys safer. It’s been launched in collaboration with the support of riders’ rights organisation Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) and the GMB union.
Around 200 motorcyclists a year are injured on Haringey’s roads, the majority on smaller engine bikes (50cc-125cc) often used by delivery drivers.
Cllr Seema Chandwani, cabinet member for resident services and tackling inequality, said:
“We are committed to making riding in our borough safer, and by working together, we can make a real difference.
“Whether you motorcycle as part of your job or as a practical transport mode to get around Haringey and beyond, we want to hear about your expert knowledge to help us identify and address the key risks.
“It’s easy to participate and it only takes a few minutes: use our online survey and interactive map to share your views quickly and confidentially. Your input will help create safer journeys for all.”
Data shows most collisions involving motorcycle riders happen between 5-8pm and often involve a car. In 2024, 181 riders were injured on roads managed by Haringey Council.
This initiative is part of the council’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 2041.
Visitors to the online platform can find out details on the project, comment via a short questionnaire and place a pin on the map to provide insight on specific locations.
Colin Brown, director of campaigns and political engagement at MAG, said:
“The Motorcycle Action Group is delighted to be working with Haringey Council and GMB on this initiative.
“It is vital for the views and experiences of riders in Haringey to be heard so that interventions can match actual rather than presumed problems.
“We encourage all riders using Haringey’s roads to make use of this opportunity. This is a rare chance for riders to shape what happens, so don’t miss it!”