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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

Minister for Communications establishes Pakistan Road Assessment Program

Image caption: iRAP Acting CEO Greg Smith, Pakistan Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, and iRAP's Global Projects Director Julio Urzua. The National Highway Authority (NHA) today formally established the Pakistan Road Assessment Program (PakRAP), aimed at...

iRAP and WARSO Unite for Safer Roads across West Africa

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Marrakech aimed at advancing road infrastructure safety across West Africa. The MOU was signed by iRAP Acting...

iRAP and ARMFA Sign MOU for Safer African Roads

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and the African Road Maintenance Fund Association (ARMFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Marrakech to collaborate in eliminating high-risk roads across the African continent. This partnership marks a significant step toward improving road safety, reducing fatalities, and enhancing sustainable road infrastructure for millions of African road users.

IDB and iRAP extend partnership to improve road safety in Latin America and the Caribbean

Eliminating high-risk roads in Latin America and the Caribbean is the major focus of an extended 5-year agreement signed this week between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). It brings the organisations’ joint partnership for safer roads under the agreement to ten years.

iRAP applauds Ireland’s move to lower speed limits for safer roads

Image credit: Irish Government website iRAP congratulates the Irish Government on the launch of the Slower Speeds, Safer Roads campaign, which will see a reduction in default speed limits on many roads, including a shift from 80km/h to 60km/h on rural roads. This bold...

Lifesaving ‘Star Rating for Schools’ Program Celebrates 5-Year, 76 Country Impact Improving the Safety of School Journeys

17 February, 2025 [MARRAKECH]: The five-year success of the global Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) Program helping to make school journeys safer and healthier for vulnerable youth in 76 countries has been celebrated today in Marrakech. SR4S’s 5-year impact was...

iRAP announces 2024 Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy winners

iRAP has proudly announced the winner and finalists for the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority eliminating high-risk roads. Presented during the Ten Steps to 2030 for Safer Road...

Main Roads Western Australia recognised as a Rising Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced Main Roads Western Australia as a “Rising Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority/s eliminating high-risk...

Municipality of Lima recognised as a Rising Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced the Municipality of Lima as a “Rising Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s best performing road authority/s eliminating high-risk roads....

Himachal Pradesh Road and Infrastructure Development Corporation recognised as a Shining Star in coveted international Gary Liddle Memorial Award Program

The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) has proudly announced India’s Himachal Pradesh Road and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HPRIDCL) as a “Shining Star” in the 2024 iRAP Gary Liddle Memorial Trophy in Marrakech today, presented to the world’s...

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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