![iRAP signs on as Co-Chair of the Road Safety Committee – BRITA (China)](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BRITA-2019-China.jpg)
![iRAP signs on as Co-Chair of the Road Safety Committee – BRITA (China)](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BRITA-2019-China.jpg)
![iRAP to help assess and improve road safety in Peru](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG-20190611-WA0008.jpg)
iRAP to help assess and improve road safety in Peru
June 2019: As part of our work with different road concessionaires around the world, iRAP is currently assisting ALEATICA assess and improve the safety of the Peruvian Autopista del Norte concession, known as AUNOR. The AUNOR highway concession is for the section of...![iRAP to help assess and improve road safety in Peru](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG-20190611-WA0008.jpg)
iRAP ayudará a evaluar y mejorar la seguridad vial en Perú
Junio 2019: Como parte del trabajo que se viene realizando con diferentes concesionarios de vías en el mundo, actualmente iRAP está trabajando en Perú con ALEATICA, en la concesión Autopista del Norte, conocida como AUNOR. La vía a cargo de la AUNOR corresponde al...![RADAR Project just released 3rd online newsletter (June 2019)](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RADAR-newsletter-image-1.png)
RADAR Project just released 3rd online newsletter (June 2019)
During the past year RADAR project Consortium, 10 Project Partners and 12 Associated Strategic Partners, have devoted unprecedented attention to road safety. Road traffic fatalities remain one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with 1.35 million people...![NEW: RISK ASSESSMENT ON DANUBE AREA ROADS (RADAR) Case Study](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IRAP-RADAR-Case-Study-header.jpg)
NEW: RISK ASSESSMENT ON DANUBE AREA ROADS (RADAR) Case Study
RADAR project Partners (EIRA-EuroRAP) and Associated Strategic Partners (iRAP) have just released a RADAR Case Study. Large parts of the Eastern European road network rate poorly for safety, particularly for vulnerable road-users, and death rates in many Danube...![UNGRSW 2019 Worldwide WrapUp](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/flyer-header-image.png)
UNGRSW 2019 Worldwide WrapUp
The 5th United Nations Global Road Safety was held from the 6 – 12 May this year. Across the world we saw the global community #SpeakUp and #DemandLeadership for #3StarorBetter. Below is a snapshot from iRAP and our partners around the world spreading the word that it...![Bosnia and Herzegovina: A new iRAP Survey for 2,137 km of the main road network has been announced](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Signing-BH.jpg)
Bosnia and Herzegovina: A new iRAP Survey for 2,137 km of the main road network has been announced
May 25: A new iRAP Survey for 2,137 km of the road network has been announced in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The contract was signed by the General Manager PC Roads of the FBiH, Ljubo Pravdić, on behalf of the Client and representative of Fakultet prometnih znanosti...![UNGRSW EVENT 2019: Road Safety Leaders in the Philippines reaffirm their commitment to road safety](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jmh1881-2.jpg)
UNGRSW EVENT 2019: Road Safety Leaders in the Philippines reaffirm their commitment to road safety
May 2019: During the Fifth UN Global Road Safety Week, road safety leaders and partners in the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to reducing road traffic deaths and injuries. The event included a multi-stakeholder forum with nearly 100 representatives from...![iRAP’s Star Rating for Designs 4 Part Webinar Series – Seeking Expression of Interest](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sr4d-2.png)
iRAP’s Star Rating for Designs 4 Part Webinar Series – Seeking Expression of Interest
We are now seeking expression of interest to attend this NEW 4-part webinar series – Star Rating for Designs. Following the launch of Star Rating For Designs (SR4D) in November 2018, it is now included as a new training topic in our portfolio. This webinar...![iRAP is updating its specifications, user guides and manuals](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/iRAP-New-Manuals_Banner-for-web.jpg)
iRAP is updating its specifications, user guides and manuals
iRAP specifications, user guides and manuals that support iRAP tools and assessments are being updated. The team at iRAP are excited to announce the launch of the new iRAP Coding Manual, iRAP Survey Manual and iRAP Inspection System Accreditation Specification. The...![EuroRAP are now recruiting – 2 positions available…](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/office-620817_1920.jpg)
EuroRAP are now recruiting – 2 positions available…
EuroRAP are now in the process of recruiting for new positions: EuroRAP Communications Officer (P/T) – click here to download the full position description Purpose of role: The Communication Officer is responsible for EuroRAP’s communication with different...![Australian Icons Shine Bright for SARAH](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ARSW-Launch-2.jpg)
Australian Icons Shine Bright for SARAH
UN Global Road Safety Week has kicked off with the launch of Australian Road Safety Week in Brisbane. The Story Bridge shone bright in yellow commemorating Sarah Frazer and the 1,200 other Australians who lose their lives each year to road trauma. Safer Australian...![Latest WrapUp E-newsletter now available (April 2019 Edition): #Demandleadership for #3StarorBetter](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wrapup-EDM-header-template-600px-April-2019.jpg)
Latest WrapUp E-newsletter now available (April 2019 Edition): #Demandleadership for #3StarorBetter
Read our stories from around the world here.
![Yangpu District Transport Commission (China) achieves a 5 Star Rating for bicyclists and pedestrians](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yangpu-District-5-star-achievement.jpg)
Yangpu District Transport Commission (China) achieves a 5 Star Rating for bicyclists and pedestrians
Congratulations to the Yangpu District Transport Commission on achieving a 5 Star Rating for bicyclists and pedestrians for its recent upgrades on Zhengtong Road, Shanghai. Tuesday 16 April: At a Safer Streets and Safety Mobility Forum in Shanghai this week, the...![iRAP/ARRB NEW Safe System 2 Part Webinar Series – Registration now open](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ARRB_iRAP_Webinar-Series_Safe-Systems_Brochure_V2.2-002_Page_1-1.jpg)
iRAP/ARRB NEW Safe System 2 Part Webinar Series – Registration now open
A century of road safety – all packed into a one-hour webinar! The Safe System approach to road safety is the cornerstone to network improvements around the world including through the work of the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). Purpose: This webinar –...![iRAP’s NEW Building Capacity e-newsletter now available – April 2019](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newsletter-banner-april.png)
iRAP’s NEW Building Capacity e-newsletter now available – April 2019
Welcome to the first edition of iRAP’s Building Capacity Newsletter – where you can access the latest information on our Training and Accreditation programme. Here you will get to know specifications updates, the training calendar, the iRAP accreditation process...![Recent ViDA updates – FSI reporting](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ViDA-FSI-report.png)
Recent ViDA updates – FSI reporting
ViDA is the iRAP online road safety software platform. You can use it to create and analyse interactive safety reports for your roads. ViDA continues to provide important updates for users. The most recent major update relates to Fatal and Severe Injury (FSI) crash...![EuroRAP News: Bid awarded for Project SLAIN – Supporting Network-Wide Road Assessment](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Project-SLAIN-image.jpg)
EuroRAP News: Bid awarded for Project SLAIN – Supporting Network-Wide Road Assessment
March 2019: EuroRAP is pleased to announce its win of the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility Bid for the Project SLAIN, triggering EUR 1.87 million in funding including co-funding from the European motor industry and other partners for work in Croatia,...![NEW Case study available: 5-Star Cities for all road users](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/5-Star-cities-V5_Page_1-1.jpg)
NEW Case study available: 5-Star Cities for all road users
With over half of the world’s population now living in cities, addressing urban road safety is becoming increasingly important to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries. Vulnerable road users – pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists – account for a...![iRAP and ARRB Online Training Partnership Announced](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/webinar-photo.jpg)
iRAP and ARRB Online Training Partnership Announced
A Knowledge Transfer Collaboration: iRAP and the Australian Road Research Board have recently signed a partnership agreement to deliver online training worldwide to help meet the UN Road Safety Targets 3 and 4. Access iRAP’s Training calendar here In 2018, UN Member...![The Federal Budget 2019 delivers a much needed “investment injection” for new transport infrastructure across Australia.](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Aust-road-safety-inquiry-070818-crop.jpg)
The Federal Budget 2019 delivers a much needed “investment injection” for new transport infrastructure across Australia.
In September 2018, Australia demonstrated strong road safety leadership with Deputy Prime Minister Hon Michael McCormack MP launching the findings of the independent National Road Safety Inquiry that includes 12 key recommendations to transform the country’s road...![Welcome Susan Sharland – iRAP’s Newest Board Member](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Sue-Sharland-pic-mono.png)
Welcome Susan Sharland – iRAP’s Newest Board Member
It is with great pleasure that iRAP can now advise of Susan Sharland’s appointment to the Board of Trustees of iRAP. Sue brings a wealth of experience in the transport sector, including her time as the CEO of the Transport Research Laboratory and the President of the...![UN Special Envoy Jean Todt inspires Road Safety Experts in Melbourne](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/D1rAwOsVAAE2nKl.jpg)
UN Special Envoy Jean Todt inspires Road Safety Experts in Melbourne
Friday 15 March 2019: UN Secretary General Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt sat down with Australia’s leading Road Safety Experts in Melbourne during his visit to Melbourne and called for Australian Political Leadership to save lives on roads. Local...![Great progress in Latin America and the Caribbean](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Morgan-Fletcher-workshop-St-Lucia.jpg)
Great progress in Latin America and the Caribbean
13 February 2019: iRAP’s Morgan Fletcher (Senior Road Safety Engineer) and Julio Urzua (Regional Director, The Americas) delivered an Introduction to iRAP workshop at the Ministry of Infrastructure in Saint Lucia. They met with the Minister for Infrastructure, Ports,...![Regional road safety observatory in Asia set up to better understand road safety data and enhance knowledge](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Road-safety-observatory.jpg)