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iRAP and COSEVI sign MOU to work together for safer roads in Costa Rica
The Road Safety Council of Costa Rica (COSEVI) and International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) are proud to announce the signing today of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote programmes and projects to eliminate high-risk roads in Costa Rica. According to...![Global Safer Roads Resources shared: Connecting Project directories, data platforms, policies, innovation and capacity building for benefit of all](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RST-example-4-980x551_JW.png)
Global Safer Roads Resources shared: Connecting Project directories, data platforms, policies, innovation and capacity building for benefit of all
A world-first compilation of Safer Roads Resources including global road infrastructure project directories, road safety data platforms, innovation initiatives, capacity building and training resources, and road safety policy and strategy knowledge has been launched...![Come see us at the Global Alliance of NGOs Meeting, El Salvador](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Alliance-NGOs-image-1009x675.png)
Come see us at the Global Alliance of NGOs Meeting, El Salvador
iRAP looks forward to sharing the life-saving impact of Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) and roads made safer world-wide thanks to the inspiring work of road safety NGOs at next week’s Global Meeting of the Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety in El Salvador. iRAP is...![World-first Ten Steps Project celebrates success at final event in Tanzania](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ten-Step-logo-1009x675.png)
World-first Ten Steps Project celebrates success at final event in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, 2 March 2023 – Capacity to eliminate high-risk roads and curb the more than 16,000 people (WHO 2018) who die on Tanzania’s roads annually has taken a leap thanks to the innovative Tanzania Ten Step Plan Project, celebrated at a completion event in...![New international project to map cycling safety across five cities](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MAPFRE-IMG_7976-900-rotated.jpg)
New international project to map cycling safety across five cities
Fundacion Mapfre, iRAP, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) and PTV are working together to run pilots in five cities of the new CycleRAP risk assessment model. CycleRAP is an evidence-based infrastructure risk evaluation model. It aims to reduce crashes and...![World’s most southern roads under spotlight](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pexels-mateusz-walendzik-13514680-CROP.jpg)
World’s most southern roads under spotlight
The safety of the world’s most southern and starkly beautiful roads is under the spotlight with an iRAP assessment underway by the Ministry of Public Works and DDQ Engineering Consultants in the picturesque and mountainous Magallanes, Aysén and Los Lagos Regions of...![IndiaRAP news: GeoVista engaged for safer northern highways in Karnataka](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kship-III-contract-signing1-1080x520.jpeg)
IndiaRAP news: GeoVista engaged for safer northern highways in Karnataka
GeoVista Technologies, along with Lea Associates South Asia in JV with Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), have been awarded the contract to provide iRAP consultancy services for the Road Safety Audit and Design of North and North East Zone Roads as part of the...![Australia’s new Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2025 includes star targets](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Aust-action-plan-cover-1080x675.jpg)
Australia’s new Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2025 includes star targets
Australia’s first National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2025 for the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030 has been released with star rating targets and celebrates Tasmania’s Midland Highway road safety improvements achieving 3-star or better to save...![On the way to delivering safer roads in Sri Lanka](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iRAP-Photo-2A-900-1.jpg)
On the way to delivering safer roads in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka roads serve all road users in often confined environments posing a challenge to balance safety risks (Image credit: ARRB) The Government of Sri Lanka has shown its commitment towards delivering a safer road network through iRAP analysis of their highways and...![Latest metrics released celebrating iRAP partner success](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iRAP_Dec_2022_metrics_ENb-1080x675.jpg)
Latest metrics released celebrating iRAP partner success
iRAP’s latest metrics quantify and celebrate the safer roads and capacity building success of our more than 26,000 RAP partners worldwide influencing the safety of road infrastructure in 172 countries. The charity’s focus for 2030 Impact is in enabling others and...![ACI assesses safety of 17,500km in Lazio, Italy](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ACI-Ondaverde-article-image-2-1080x675.jpg)
ACI assesses safety of 17,500km in Lazio, Italy
A three-year project by Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) has analysed the safety of 17,500km of Italy’s primary road network to understand the investments and speeds required to save lives and serious injuries, aligned to international targets and Europe’s RISM...![14,800km of Tunisia Risk Mapping complete](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tunisia-article-image-900.jpg)
14,800km of Tunisia Risk Mapping complete
University of Sfax has completed a 14,800 km of Risk Mapping assessment of Tunisia’s road network to inform an understanding of crash risk and evidence-based investment to reduce road traffic deaths and reduce serious injuries in the country. Tunisia is the...![BrazilRAP DNIT delivers 54,500km of roads coded by iRAP](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pexels-Thiago-Zanutim-Lucas-video-2-1080x618.jpg)
BrazilRAP DNIT delivers 54,500km of roads coded by iRAP
Brazil’s National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT) has completed the coding and star rating classification of 54,500 km of paved federal highways under its administration using the iRAP methodology. For the federal road network coded by the DNIT,...![Closing soon! Public consultation for Malta road safety; EIB assessment findings feed in](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pexels-polina-kovaleva-7599352-900.jpg)
Closing soon! Public consultation for Malta road safety; EIB assessment findings feed in
Public consultation is underway to inform measures to improve Malta’s road safety, following the Government’s announcement of a comprehensive action plan and an iRAP assessment conducted by Transport Malta and supported by the European Investment Bank...![Welcome to Samar Abouraad supporting Europe](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Welcome-Samar-1080x675.png)
Welcome to Samar Abouraad supporting Europe
iRAP warmly welcomes Samar Abouraad to the iRAP team. Samar will be stepping into the role of Safer Journeys Specialist for Europe while the recently appointed Safer Journeys Lead for Europe, Olivera Rozi, takes maternity leave. The Safer Journeys roles are part of...![Engineer sought for 72,000km assessment in Saudi Arabia](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pexels-abdullah-gouiaa-11239302_900.jpg)
Engineer sought for 72,000km assessment in Saudi Arabia
A 72,000km iRAP assessment will commence in Saudi Arabia this year and Eurogroup Consultant is looking to appoint a Senior Road Safety Traffic Engineer to be based in country to help with the project. Saudi Arabia’s 2030 National Road Safety Strategy sets...![21 Years of Performance Tracking: Catalonia’s latest Risk Mapping results released](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Catalonia-presentation-pic-1024-1024x675.jpg)
21 Years of Performance Tracking: Catalonia’s latest Risk Mapping results released
The Reial Automobil Club de Catalunya (RACC) has presented the 21st edition of its annual road assessment study, analysing for yet another year, the crash rate on the Catalan road network of Spain. Annual performance tracking has been underway in Catalonia since 2002....![iRAP featured in Revista Carreteras Magazine including “Brazil Aiming for the Stars” (in Spanish)](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Carreteras-cover.jpg)
iRAP featured in Revista Carreteras Magazine including “Brazil Aiming for the Stars” (in Spanish)
Thanks to the Spanish Road Association (Revista Téchnica de la Asociación Española do le Carretera) for its 7-page feature on “Brazil Aiming for the Stars” in the latest issue 237 of Revista Carreteras Magazine. The issue also includes two additional articles that...![CycleRAP pilot assesses bike lane safety in Rome tunnel](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Via-di-Porta-Cavalleggeri-pic-900-900x675.jpg)
CycleRAP pilot assesses bike lane safety in Rome tunnel
A CycleRAP Pilot conducted on new cycling infrastructure in a tunnel on Via di Porta Cavalleggeri in Rome has demonstrated its safety, helping to answer to the discordant opinions of locals. The tunnel route, used by all, connects two important areas of the historic...![Malaysia’s 2030 Road Safety Plan released with RAP metrics](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HLM-Tile_Malaysia-2030-strategy-1024x675.png)
Malaysia’s 2030 Road Safety Plan released with RAP metrics
iRAP congratulates the Ministry of Transport Malaysia and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) on the release of the country’s National Road Safety Plan for 2030 aligned to UN Targets 3 and 4 and recommending for the continued implementation of...![Launch of the AI&Me Youth Engagement App encourages young voices to champion safer mobility in Vietnam](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MG_4442-2048x1366-1-1080x675.jpg)
Launch of the AI&Me Youth Engagement App encourages young voices to champion safer mobility in Vietnam
As part of our innovative Big Data road safety project, AI&Me: Empowering youth for safer roads, we are excited to launch the Youth Engagement App (YEA) pilot in Ho Chi Minh City, Pleiku City, and Yen Bai starting December 2022 to January 2023. The launch engages...![Pioneering Use of AI Scoops Prince Michael Royal Road Safety Award](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Prince-Michael-award-1080x550.png)
Pioneering Use of AI Scoops Prince Michael Royal Road Safety Award
Image credit (above and below): Chris Fossey Phtotography An innovative project, harnessing satellite imagery to understand road network safety has been recognised by the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards. With funding from the World Bank’s Global Road...![Mark your diary and set aside your travel budget: We’re off to Prague in 2023!](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Inno-2023-logo-1009x675.png)
Mark your diary and set aside your travel budget: We’re off to Prague in 2023!
The 2023 iRAP Innovation Workshop will be held 5-6 October 2023 at the Prague Congress Centre, Czech Republic. It is being held in association with the XXVIITH World Road Congress from 2-6 October being organised by PIARC (World Road Association) and the Czech Road...![iRAP and partners’ work featured in FIA Foundation Annual Report 2022](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FIA-Foundation-report-2022-SR4S-980x551-1.png)