Why safe roads are a must<\/strong><\/p>\n Un syst\u00e8me de transport v\u00e9ritablement durable prot\u00e8ge tous ses usagers. Pour y parvenir, il est essentiel de veiller \u00e0 ce que les rues, les routes et les autoroutes obtiennent au moins 3 \u00e9toiles (sur un total de 5) et soient fondamentalement s\u00fbres pour tous les modes de transport, toutes les capacit\u00e9s et tous les trajets.<\/p>\n Road safety is part of the SDGs (see 3.6 and 11.2) and is a key enabler for a wide range of priorities including economic growth, resilient infrastructure, trade, global supply chains, health promotion, climate action, poverty reduction, and access to education.<\/p>\n More than 3,000 road crash deaths and 100,000 or more injuries occur every day worldwide, at an estimated cost of US$10 billion per day. About one-third of deaths are work-related, emphasizing the importance of safety to human capital, the economy and productivity.<\/p>\n Global Road Safety Performance Targets 3 and 4 encourage governments to lift roads and designs to 3-stars or better for all road users. For each Star Rating improvement of a road or design, crash costs roughly halve. Investment projects that have made use of the freely-available iRAP methodology and resources have already prevented hundreds of thousands of deaths and serious injuries.<\/p>\n L\u2019adoption d\u2019objectifs de notation par \u00e9toiles et l\u2019int\u00e9gration pr\u00e9coce de principes et d\u2019interventions de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 fond\u00e9s sur des donn\u00e9es probantes dans la planification des rues, des routes, des autoroutes, des syst\u00e8mes de transport public et de tout am\u00e9nagement ayant une incidence sur la circulation des personnes ou des v\u00e9hicules sur les routes constituent un moyen fiable pour les gouvernements de minimiser les co\u00fbts de mise en \u0153uvre tout en maximisant les avantages en mati\u00e8re de s\u00e9curit\u00e9.<\/p>\n Des mesures comme les barri\u00e8res de s\u00e9curit\u00e9, le mod\u00e9ration de la circulation, les pistes cyclables, les trottoirs et passages pi\u00e9tons, l'\u00e9clairage public et l'am\u00e9lioration des intersections peuvent avoir un impact consid\u00e9rable sur la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de l'environnement routier.<\/p>\n Des environnements routiers s\u00fbrs favorisent \u00e9galement le choix ; lorsque les gens se sentent en s\u00e9curit\u00e9 dans un environnement, ils sont plus susceptibles de se sentir \u00e0 l'aise pour marcher, faire du v\u00e9lo et utiliser les syst\u00e8mes de transport public qui seront n\u00e9cessaires pour r\u00e9pondre en toute s\u00e9curit\u00e9 \u00e0 la demande croissante de mobilit\u00e9 urbaine.<\/p>\n Voluntary commitments for advancing sustainable transport in the Decade<\/strong><\/p>\n Over 80 Voluntary Sustainable Transport Action Commitments <\/a>from Member States and stakeholders were shared at today\u2019s Launch Event. They aim to deliver concrete progress towards sustainable transport in the Decade.<\/p>\n iRAP’s voluntary commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n iRAP\u2019s commitment<\/u><\/p>\n iRAP commits to working with partners around the globe to create a world free of high-risk roads, advancing the objectives of both the Decade of Action on Road Safety 2021-2030 and Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026-2035.<\/p>\n In particular, iRAP commits to:<\/p>\n Multi-partner joint commitment<\/u><\/p>\n iRAP also joins the commitment of a coalition of global partners led by the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration routi\u00e8re internationale (IRF)<\/a>, aimed at accelerating the transition toward road systems that are more inclusive, safer, greener and more efficient for all.<\/p>\n The commitment is endorsed by Arup<\/a>, Organisation nationale australienne de recherche sur les transports (NTRO)<\/a>, Alliance mondiale des ONG pour la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 routi\u00e8re<\/a>, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)<\/a>, iRAP<\/a>, ORIS<\/a> et World Wildlife Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n It includes the Roadmaps for Change series which will draw on the IRF World Road Statistics<\/a>, le Explorateur des informations de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 iRAP<\/a> and collaborations with partners to outline policy actions, technical standards and tools, replicable practices, innovation and indicators of progress, helping countries and institutions to benchmark their efforts and identify practical next steps.<\/p>\n Complementing this, a capacity-building programme will offer training and peer-learning activities to strengthen institutional capacity, with a special focus on road and transport public authorities. The programme will support stakeholders, especially from low- and middle-income countries, in taking ownership of their skills development strategies and instruments.<\/p>\n iRAP Training<\/a> et Accr\u00e9ditation<\/a>, le iRAP Partner Portal<\/a>, Bo\u00eete \u00e0 outils de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 routi\u00e8re<\/a> et le IRF Global Transport Knowledge Portal (gTKP)<\/a>, will serve as dedicated resources, providing access to tools, case studies and learning materials that enable road agencies and professionals to put the roadmaps into practice.<\/p>\n https:\/\/irfofficial.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Commitment-for-the-Decade-of-Sustainable-Transport.mp4<\/a><\/p>\n Read more on the Joint Commitment here<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking at the Special Launch Event Gonzalo Alcaraz, Director General of the International Road Federation, said: \u201cThe world\u2019s road systems sit at the intersection of economic opportunity, social inclusion and environmental action. IRF and our partners are joining forces to help countries design and operate roads that are truly inclusive, safe, green and efficient. The Decade of Sustainable Transport is a unique opportunity to rethink how roads serve people and the planet, and we are proud to support its Implementation Plan with concrete roadmaps and capacity-building for those on the frontlines of change.\u201d<\/p>\n Greg Smith, CEO of iRAP said: \u201cSafer streets, roads and highways will be fundamental to achieving a sustainable transport system. If most travel around the world were on roads rated 3-stars or better, there would be nearly 400,000 fewer deaths each year saving almost US$1 trillion in road crash costs. By building on the Decade of Action for Road Safety, the Decade of Sustainable Transport is an opportunity for the world to realise this extraordinary potential.\u201d<\/p>\n Looking ahead: The Decade Implementation Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n As mandated through General Assembly resolution 78\/148 titled \u201cStrengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals\u201d, the Implementation Plan for the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026\u20132035) has been prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in collaboration with the United Nations Regional Economic Commissions, within their respective mandates, and in consultation with Member States, specialized agencies, funds, programmes, and bodies of the United Nations, as well as other intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n Le Implementation Plan<\/a> provides a shared vision for the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport and outlines six priority areas and the means of implementation needed for transformative action by all relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n iRAP\u2019s Partnerships for 2030 Impact Strategy<\/a> and jointly supported Roadmaps for Change Initiative will support the Implementation Plan, accelerating the transition toward road systems that are safer and more inclusive, greener and efficient for all.<\/p>\n The UN Decade for Sustainable Transport was launched on December 10 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at United Nations Headquarters in New York, at a special event hosted by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.<\/p>\n iRAP\u2019s Safer Journeys Expert Samar Abouraad was in attendance and our Board Member Raquel Barrios, Executive Director of YOURS (Youth for Road Safety) shared insights and solutions in the Stakeholder Roundtable at the event.<\/p>\n UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Mr Jean Todt at the Launch of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport in New York<\/em><\/p>\n Pour plus d'informations <\/strong><\/p>\n #Roadmaps4Change<\/strong> #SustainableTransport4All<\/strong> #TransportDecade #SustainableTransportChampion<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" iRAP joined global partners in New York today to welcome in the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026-2035 and Implementation Plan, announcing supporting commitments, and sharing the opportunity for governments to ensure that the safety of road infrastructure is a priority. 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