Busy guy! In addition to joining MRF and IMA on their sessions on Capitol Hill, AMA Washington D.C. Representative Zach Farmer was also appointed as a representative to the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) by United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. In this role, Farmer will work with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create a safer environment for motorcyclists on America’s roads and highways by offering his expertise regarding motorcyclist safety in a variety of areas, including the integration of emerging transportation technologies and roadway designs.
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve on the Motorcyclist Advisory Council,” Farmer said. “The AMA worked diligently with U.S. DOT officials and members of Congress over the last several years to emphasize the need for real-world rider perspective and reconvene the MAC. I look forward to working with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation to provide insight and practical solutions on behalf of AMA members.”
During Farmer’s term on the MAC, he will work alongside several other stakeholders within the motorcycling community to provide key insight to the DOT regarding motorcyclist safety. Additionally, the MAC will be tasked with providing a biannual in-depth report to Sec. Duffy containing recommendations regarding motorcycle safety, barrier and road design, and the implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies.
AMA has a long history of supporting MAC’s mission and serving in positions of leadership on the MAC. “We look forward to working alongside members of the MAC to ensure that motorcyclists’ voices are heard at the federal level of government,” said Farmer.
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