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saved from death and serious injury on safer roads globally (*as at end of 2024)

A world free of high-risk roads

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is a registered charity dedicated to saving lives by eliminating high risk roads throughout the world. Like many life-saving charities working in the public health arena, we use a robust, evidence-based approach to prevent unnecessary deaths and suffering.

iRAP works in partnership with governments, road authorities, mobility clubs, development banks, NGOs and research organisations to:

  • Inspect high-risk roads and develop Star Ratings, Risk Maps and Safer Roads Investment Plans
  • Provide training, technology and support that will build and sustain national, regional and local capability
  • Track road safety performance so that funding agencies can assess the benefits of their investments.

Latest news from around the world

Join us for the first #RAPKnowledgeLive Session for 2025 – Experiences that Drive Change

#RAPKnowledgeLive Session 13: Experiences that Drive Change Objective: To explore impactful real-world experiences and initiatives from around the globe that have successfully driven positive change in road safety. This session will delve into the strategies,...

iRAP advocates for pedestrian and cyclist safety in support of UNGRSW

UN Global Road Safety Week, observed from 12-18 May 2025, focuses on the theme "Streets for Life: #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe". iRAP is proud to join this global effort to raise awareness and promote advocacy and action for safer road infrastructure for...

Recognising ChinaRAP and our 17-year RIOH Partnership

iRAP’s long-standing partnership with iRAP Centre of Excellence and ChinaRAP Lead, the Research Institute of Highway (RIOH), was recognised last week in Beijing during a visit from iRAP’s Global Programme Director Greg Smith and Global Programme and Communications...

China’s Traffic Safety Leadership and iRAP Innovation on Show in Wuhan

China’s use of advanced technologies and AI for traffic safety was on show in Wuhan last week supported by iRAP’s shared innovation and collaboration for safer roads worldwide. iRAP Acting CEO Greg Smith was a keynote speaker at the 2025 China Road Traffic Safety...

iRAP highlights road safety at Nepal’s 3rd International Transport Conference

iRAP was proud to join the 3rd International Transport Conference held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 11-13 April 2025. Organized by the Society of Transport Engineers Nepal (SOTEN) and the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, this significant event brought...

Road Safety Audits in Zimbabwe Launch Meeting Highlights Sustainable Mobility Initiatives

Photo above: Mr. Sam Nyaude, Executive Director of Road Safe Zimbabwe Trust (Source – Health Times: News for a Health Nation) Article originally published by Health Times: Health News for a Healthy Nation  A pivotal meeting to launch a Road Safety Audits Training...

Expert insights: How CycleRAP is assessing and improving global cycling infrastructure

Image credit: Dutch Cycling Embassy The Dutch Cycling Embassy recently interviewed Roxy Tacq, an expert in urban mobility and cycling safety, regarding the application and impact of CycleRAP. During the interview, Roxy Tacq, who offers independent consultancy services...

UK News: Connected Vehicle data revolutionising iRAP projects

The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) is integrating cutting-edge Connected Vehicle technology into its International Road Assessment Program (iRAP) work. This innovative approach, in collaboration with Compass IoT, is transforming road safety and some new developments...

Star Rating for Schools April 2025 Newsletter

✨ Five years of Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) and so much progress to share! This month’s SR4S newsletter covers key achievements, success stories from partners like Prudence Foundation and Fundación Aleatica, capacity building initiatives, and essential resources –...

PHOEBE progress: Advancing road safety for VRUs and active mobility

The EU-funded ‘Predictive Approaches for Safer Urban Environment’ (PHOEBE) Project aims to increase the road safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs), especially those who use active mobility and e-scooters. It is building on the strengths of iRAP’s road safety...

iRAP partners with governments, mobility clubs, development banks, research institutes and road safety NGOs in over 100 countries to provide the tools and training to make roads safe.

iRAP is the umbrella organisation for regional RAP programmes including:

iRAP is financially supported by the FIA Foundation who provide core funding for the programme and ensures the iRAP core methodology and tools are freely available worldwide. The Fundación Aleatica para la Seguridad Vial (Aleatica Foundation) is Donor of the charity, contributing funding to help make roads safer in Mexico and the world.

Our partners, charities, the motor industry and institutions such as the European Commission also support RAPs in the developed world and encourage the transfer of research and technology to iRAP. In addition, many individuals donate their time and expertise to support iRAP.

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is a Registered Charity with UN ECOSOC Consultative Status.
iRAP is registered in England and Wales under company number 05476000
Charity number 1140357

Registered office: 60 Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DS
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