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New Zealand ’ s work to make its roads motorcycle-friendly has been acknowledged by the international Prince Michael Road Safety Award . The “ Making Roads Motorcycle Friendly Guide ” was recognised for its innovative approach to motorcycle safety at the 30th anniversary of the awards in London . The Motorcycle Advisory Council ( MSAC ) developed the guide alongside the NZ Transport Agency and VicRoads Australia . MSAC chair Mark Gilbert says he is proud of the Guide and what it has achieved . “ The guide provides practical advice to Road Controlling Authorities and roading contractors on improvements that could save motorcyclists ’ lives ,” he says . “ Along with the Transport Agency , we have used its approach to guide investment in upgrades to two of our most popular motorcycle routes – the Northern and Southern Coromandel Loop . These upgrades demonstrated how new design and safety interventions on existing roads could reduce risk and make the roads safer for motorcyclists . It helps the designers see things through the motorcyclist ’ s lens .” The Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council is now working with the Transport Agen- the Guide to the rest of New Zealand . “ It is critical that all contractors take these new recommendations on board to make sure our roads are of a consistent standard for all motorcycle riders , limiting surprises with a focus on zero harm ,” says Gilbert . The Prince Michael Road Safety Awards were established in 1987 . The awards are an internationally recognised standard for excellence in road safety innovation .