^[1] For all trend data contained within this program plan see – Shankar, Umesh. (June 2001). Recent Trends in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes. (DOT HS 809 271). Washington D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Traffic Safety Facts 2001 – Motorcycles, (DOT HS 809 473). Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

^[2] Blincoe, Larry. (May 2002). The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2000, (DOT HS 809 446). Washington, D.C.:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

^[3] 2001 Motorcycle Statistical Annual, Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC).

^[4] See id.

^[5] Activities shown in italics are either implemented jointly with, or conducted by, FHWA.

^[6] 1996 Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES): Report to Congress on Benefits of Safety Belts and Motorcycle Helmets.

^[7] Traffic Safety Facts– Motorcycles, (DOT HS 809 089), National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), 1999.

^[8] Turner, P.A. & Hagelin, C.A. (January 2000). Novelty Helmet Use by Motorcycle Riders in Florida, presented at the 79^th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

^[9] For a description of these motorcycles types see the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety, pp 39-41.