Register HERE to join us on 9th November from 1 pm to 2 pm CET for the first EuroRAP Lunchtime seminar on Crash Risk Mapping, with case studies from the UK and Croatia to demonstrate how the approach can be used. Brian Lawton from the UK’s Road Safety Foundation will...
Join the Launch: New Global Plan for Decade of Action
We love the new Global Plan! If you missed the Launch of the Global Plan for the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety on Thursday 28 October it's not too late to hear how safer road infrastructure will help to halve global road deaths and injuries by 2030. The Plan...
Help EIB support the transition to safe, accessible, green and efficient transport
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is calling for individuals and organisations to participate in shaping the development of transport systems worldwide. The bank’s questionnaire gives everyone a chance to share views about how the transport should evolve in coming...
How safe roads feature in Global Plan for Decade of Action
Safe road infrastructure is a key focus of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 alongside safe road use, safe vehicles, multimodal transport and land-use planning, and post-crash response. iRAP is ready to support partners and governments...
IndiaRAP Newsletter – October 2021
It’s been a busy period for road safety in India and across the world. The United Nations Second Decade of Action for Road Safety Plan 2021-2030 has been released and will be officially launched on 28 October by UN, WHO and other global and national partners. It...
SR4S news from Europe: Automobile Club Moldova is assessing the safety of school roads
Star Rating for Schools news from Europe: Automobile Club Moldova (ACM) has started implementing the FIA School Assessment Programme, which is based on the 10 steps presented in the FIA School Assessment Toolkit. Assessments around schools are supported by iRAP’s Star...
First Annual Road Safety Conference, University of Nairobi
The First Annual Road Safety Conference hosted by the University of Nairobi on 14-15 October focussed on Providing Safer Streets for all Road Users and the iRAP methodology and importance of youth initiatives were presented by AfricaRAP Lead Racheal Nganwa and iRAP...
Event Summary: 2nd UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference and Side Event
iRAP was proud to participate in the Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference last week with UN Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC) members, the International Road Federation (IRF) and iRAP hosting a side event and iRAP CEO Rob McInerney presenting alongside...
Safety at heart of urban road concession design, Chile
Come with us on a virtual journey through the tunnels, overpasses and multi-lane carriageways beneath and across Santiago to see how engineering safety at the design stage can save lives, money and time. Designs for the Américo Vespucio Oriente I (AVO I) concession in...
Latest WrapUp newsletter now available – October 2021 Edition
Welcome to iRAP’s October 2021 Newsletter - Working together towards a shared vision to eliminate high-risk roads Our latest newsletter is now available! In this edition: Last chance to register - 2021 Innovation workshop starts tomorrow Announcing 60 successful...
Building Capacity in Tanzania
Over 200 nominated road safety stakeholders from Tanzania received specialist road safety training on 22-23 September as part of the Ten Step Plan project currently underway in the country. This was the first of a three courses training programme that will explore...
iRAP congratulates Said Dahdah, new Head of the Global Road Safety Facility
iRAP would like to congratulate Said Dahdah, who has been appointed the new Head of the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) and Global Lead for Road Safety at the World Bank. Recognised as an international road safety expert, Said brings to this position more than 15...
Using fleets to map the safety of our streets
Using fleets to map the safety of our streets was the focus of an innovative session joined by iRAP CEO Rob McInerney recently at the Together for Safer Roads (TSR) Annual Meeting in the USA. On 14 September, Rob presented in the session alongside leading fleet...
iRAP proud to present at UN “AI for Road Safety” Launch
iRAP presented at the launch of the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety and the UN Envoy on Technology and the International Telecommunications Union’s new “AI for Road Safety" initiative on 6 October. The new global initiative will focus on the use...
Ian Gillespie brings mobility experience to iRAP Board
Ian Gillespie AM has joined the iRAP Board bringing global mobility experience to the charity’s governance. Based in Australia, Ian has been a great supporter of iRAP for many years through his previous role as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the local mobility...
SR4S newsletter now available – September 2021 edition
The latest Star Rating for Schools newsletter is out now – read some great stories of how SR4S Lead Partners are engaging partners and leading safer infrastructures around the world. In this issue: 10 projects funded for safer school streets with FIA Programme...
Help us make every journey safe in the Americas
iRAP is looking for a collaborative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for safe mobility and experience in policy and programme delivery to join our team. Across Latin America, the Caribbean and North America an estimated 150,000 people are killed and over...
Raquel Barrios brings youth to iRAP governance
Raquel Barrios has joined the iRAP Board bringing youth and social entrepreneurship skills to the charity’s governance. Based in Madrid, Raquel is the Youth for Road Safety (YOURS) Project Manager leading the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety, a support structure...
Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand Trust celebrates 10 years saving lives
At the core of every iRAP programme is a partnership to save lives. Working together to eliminate high-risk roads will unlock the win-win benefits of safer roads, leading to reduced burden on families, communities, and the health system. Kwapda'as Road Safety Demand...
Join in 5 Languages: 2021 Innovation Workshop with Regional Road Safety Observatories “Data Driven Innovation to Save Lives”
The 2021 iRAP Innovation Workshop co-hosted with the Regional Road Safety Observatories will be presented free in 5 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Russian) on 7 and 14 October and will shine a light on “Data Driven Innovation to Halve Global Road...