As a woman working in transport, I’m aware of how big an issue gender is. It’s not a theoretical or abstract concept for me. I have experienced first-hand the challenges of trying to get from A to B, often via C, D and sometimes E as a pedestrian, bicyclist, public...
iRAP methodology training on offer through the Women4RoadSafety Network – Uganda
iRAP methodology training on offer through the Women4RoadSafety Network – Uganda Are you or do you know a Female Highways Engineer with the knowledge and passion for road safety? We are delighted to be offering 5 x free iRAP methodology training courses through the...
Calling all countries with 3 month count down: Spotlight on UN High-level Meeting and call to implement Global Plan
On 30 June and 1 July, leaders from across the globe will gather at the United Nations in New York for the first ever High-level Meeting on Road Safety. iRAP is calling on every country to actively participate, share success and commit to implement the Global Plan for...
AiRAP presented at Global Standards Symposium calling for technical standards to support socio-economic and environmental goals
iRAP was proud to present this week, alongside UN Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt, global AI innovators and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) at the Fourth Global Standards Symposium (GSS) calling for technical standards to support progress...
Transurban achieves 4-star demonstrating international leadership in urban toll road safety
Australian urban toll road operator Transurban has been awarded iRAP Certification for achieving a 4-star safety rating on its network by vehicle kilometres travelled. iRAP congratulates Transurban on its safety leadership and this impressive result which exceeds the...
Certification programme launches to celebrate 3-star or better success
iRAP has launched a Star Rating Certification Programme to help road owners celebrate the life-saving impact of their investments in safer roads. Star Rating Certification verifies achievement of 3-star or better safety ratings on road networks for vehicle occupants,...
Pedalling into the Future: If you missed us in Paris, it’s not too late!
If you missed joining us on 17 March at Autonomy Paris - the world’s largest mobility event - you can now catch the recording of our Roundtable on How we can ensure cycling and micromobility are embedded as preferred safe modes of urban transport. Over 8,000...
Survey vehicle hitches ride to archipelago paradise
Today, iRAP accredited supplier Pavesys Engenharia is transporting their survey vehicle to the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil to perform an iRAP assessment. Fernando de Noronha is located 350 kms off Brazil's northeast coast and is a protected national...
Learn about Star Rating at EuroRAP Lunchtime seminar #5
After two months in a row where the stage was given to national programmes, we are dedicating our next Lunchtime seminar to RAP basics. On Tuesday, 8 March 2022, from 1 to 2 pm CET, we will focus on Star Rating. Register HERE. Star Rating is used for road safety...
Arup shares SR4D benefits for Outcome Led Design
Global engineering firm Arup has been using Star Rating for Designs (SR4D) to improve the safety of their road designs and their corporate strategy for Outcome Led Design to save lives. Arup has 16,000 designers and staff working across 35 countries and was looking to...
Showcase of incredible road safety work around Europe during EuroRAP Lunchtime seminar #4
In February we gave the Lunchtime seminar stage to EuroRAP members and partners to share an overview of their programme and relevant developments. The forum hosted presenters from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Serbia, Spain, and the UK and attracted...
Welcome to the team Franco Azzato – iRAP’s new Training and Accreditation Coordinator
We are delighted to welcome Franco Azzato, iRAP’s new Training and Accreditation Coordinator. In his role, Franco will be responsible for iRAP training, which has helped make the iRAP methodology accessible to thousands of people around the world, and the iRAP...
PiPa PPP investment assures 3-star or better safety for 2.8m people in Sao Paulo
Innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment in 3-star of better roads in Brazil was shared yesterday by the Global Infrastructure Hub, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Agência Reguladora de Serviços Públicos Delegados de Transporte do Estado de...
Vision Zero Academy Course, Brazil profiles iRAP and Safer Infrastructure
150 participants attended an iRAP Special Session today on Safer Infrastructure as part of the Vision Zero Academy Course, Brazil. The 2 week digital Course for the Brazilian National Secretariat of Transport launched on 1 February and includes the participation of...
Star Rating for Schools January 2022 newsletter now available
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: Celebrating success in 2021 Tracking upgrades with SR4S iRAP joins...
EuroRAP presented at the 8th Annual International Conference “Smart Mobility – The Future of Sustainable and Green Transport” in Prishtina, Kosovo
The 8th Annual International Conference “Smart Mobility – The Future of Sustainable and Green Transport” was held in hybrid mode on 20th January 2022. It was organized by Tempulli Academia and Kosovo Association of Motorization (AMRKS), supported by the Kosovo...
Indonesian Toll Road “Prof. Dr. Ir. Soedijatmo” Awarded iRAP Certification
For the second consecutive year, an Indonesian toll road has been awarded a 3-Star or Better iRAP Certification, being achieved for the ‘Prof. Dr. Ir. Soedijatmo’ (Soedijatmo) Toll Road. The result is a manifestation of PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk's commitment to...
Further updates scheduled for ViDA – 31 January 2022
Attention ViDA users Welcome to 2022, we wish you all the best for the year ahead! We are scheduling some further updates to ViDA and therefore more maintenance is required. This means that tools such as ViDA, SR4S and SR4D will be unavailable on Monday 31...
EuroRAP Lunchtime seminar #4: National Schemes Forum
The fourth seminar in a series of EuroRAP Lunchtime seminars will take place on 8th February 2022 from 1 to 2 pm CET. The seminar will be a forum where representatives of the national programmes/schemes can showcase their work, learn from each other and encourage...
AusRAP News: A$150m funding for regional and remote roads
The Australian Government has announced a Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Programme which will see AUD$150 million targeted to road improvements for regional communities. Australian regional drivers are five times more likely to die on the road than their metropolitan...