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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

Dublin’s Push for Safer Cycling Routes Supported by CycleRAP

The four Dublin Local Authorities, in collaboration with the National Transport Authority (NTA), are strategically developing the Dublin Active Travel Network to double the cycling modal share in the coming years, promoting safe, sustainable and accessible urban...

Second iRAP Project in Oman targets safety of Oman LNG network

iRAP Oman LNG - Photo of the inspection team and vehicle after the survey conducted at the OLNG Plant 900 Factual has recently completed a second iRAP road safety assessment in Oman, analysing 50 km of the Oman LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) road network across three key...

New Expert Group to Inform the Safety Management of High-Speed, High-Quality Roads

A new international High-Speed, High-Quality Roads Expert Group has been formed to address the evolving needs and research pertaining to the safety of modern, high-speed road infrastructure and ensure the continued effectiveness of the iRAP methodology for assessing...

PIARC Report on Artificial Intelligence in the Road Sector

The World Road Association (PIARC) has launched a major new report titled Artificial Intelligence in the Road Sector, offering a comprehensive global assessment of how AI is being used - and can be further adopted - across all phases of road infrastructure development...

New guidance on safe and inclusive road design published for road engineers and infrastructure designers in Central Asia

Today, our collaboration between UNESCAP, iRAP, EASST and the International Road Federation (IRF) to review and improve local road geometrical design standards for safer and more inclusive roads across Central Asia drew to a close with a final workshop in Tashkent,...

Dodoma, Tanzania: Prioritising 3-star or better safety for walking and cycling

A new $200 million World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, with 3-star or better “complete streets” prioritising safe walking and cycling for climate-resilient and inclusive active mobility. In recent...

Latest ELABORATOR News: Designing Safe and Inclusive Streets for Women, and more…

It's been a busy few months for the ambitious 3-year ELABORATOR project, sharing progress on the research and efforts of 38 partners working together in 12 European cities to design urban mobility solutions that are safe, sustainable, and inclusive for all road users....

EU PHOEBE Consortium Meets: Advancing Vulnerable Road User Safety

The PHOEBE consortium gathered for its biannual meeting last week at the Technical University of Delft in The Netherlands, where they planned the remaining twelve months of the project, set to conclude in July 2026. In addition, a second review meeting was held with...

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with iRAP: Empowering Female Engineers with Training Grants

June 23, 2025 – Today, iRAP proudly joins the global community in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day (IWED). This vital day highlights the achievements of women engineers worldwide and encourages more girls and young women to consider dynamic careers...

Update on iRAP executive leadership

On behalf of the iRAP Board, I would like to share an update on the executive leadership arrangements for the charity with you and all our valued partners worldwide.   In recent months, Rob McInerney has stepped back from his full-time duties as CEO for family...

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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