Media Alert for International Motorcycle Safety Conference
-- The Human Element, March 28, 2006, Long Beach, Calif.
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Worldwide Experts, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Staff Present the
Latest Information on Vital Two-Wheel Safety Issues
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation will host the year's largest
assemblage of the world's foremost motorcycle safety experts, a
special forum to review and discuss the latest research and what lies
ahead. With participants from many countries, the 2006 International
Motorcycle Safety Conference will feature presentations and panel
discussion by members of the research community, government agencies,
training professionals and industry experts. The focus is the human
side of the safety equation. Topics will include training research,
licensing, crash causation studies, training systems and skills
development.
When:
Tuesday, March 28, with on-site media check-in from 8 to 9 a.m.
9 a.m. Opening comments
11 a.m. Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study presentation
Noon Luncheon with presentation by National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration: "U.S. Government at Work -- What's
New in Motorcycle Safety"
1:30 p.m. Crash Causation Panel Discussion
3:15 p.m. Rider Characteristics Panel Discussion
5 p.m. Welcome Reception
More program elements take place on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday,
March 30, and there are off-site rider training demonstrations on
Monday, March 27, and Friday, March 31. Please contact the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation for more information.
Where:
Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 South Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
Regency Ballroom on the third level
http://longbeach.hyatt.com
Registration for Media and Contact Information:
Please voicemail RSVP at 949-727-3227, Ext. 3131
or e-mail mediarelations@msf-usa.org
Interview and Photo Opportunities:
Outdoor range demonstrations of MSF RiderCourses with motorcycles,
riders and coaches
Conference presenters and safety experts
Motorcycle Safety Foundation staff members
