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Nova Dutra concession auctions with iRAP safety metric
One of the most important highways in Brazil, the Nova Dutra Concession linking Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, has successfully auctioned with an iRAP safety metric and investments of $2.73 billion to modernize and improve the safety of the road. The Public-Private...![Safety at heart of urban road concession design, Chile](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AVO-bnamericas.jpg)
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...![Event explores investment and private sector partnerships potential in India](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/India-investment-event-LGE-1024x675.jpg)
Event explores investment and private sector partnerships potential in India
On 9 August, iRAP CEO Rob McInerney presented alongside India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and other eminent experts on road safety investments and private sector partnerships that do well and do good in India. The event was hosted by...![ADB and iRAP sign new partnership to save lives in the Asia Pacific](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ADB-partnership-image-COMP.png)
ADB and iRAP sign new partnership to save lives in the Asia Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) are proud to announce the signing of a 5-year agreement to promote programmes and projects for safe and sustainable transport in Asia and the Pacific. ADB and iRAP have been working in...![Road safety investment potential showcased to insurers](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PIEF-image-crop.jpg)
Road safety investment potential showcased to insurers
Moral and market failure in road safety is leaving victims and the transport system vulnerable with few financial incentives for reform according to iRAP, yet results-based financing holds promise. The true cost of road crashes, who bears them and the potential for...![G7 Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership announced](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/BBB-iRAP-image-1080x628.jpg)
G7 Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership announced
Investment in 3-star or better road infrastructure, led by the G7 Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership launched this week, has immense potential to save lives and support the achievement of UN Targets 3 and 4. The Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership is an...![BrazilRAP News: First federal concession awarded with iRAP safety metric](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Image-BR153-auction-LGE-1024x675.jpg)
BrazilRAP News: First federal concession awarded with iRAP safety metric
The Brazilian Minister for Infrastructure has recently announced the first incorporation of iRAP as a road safety metric on a federal road, with consortium EcoRodovias/GLP winner of the R $ 14 billion contract on the BR-153 over 35 years. For the 850.7 km concession...![iRAP supports PIDG Safety Day campaign for safe work and infrastructure investment in poorest countries](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-day-1080x620.jpg)
iRAP supports PIDG Safety Day campaign for safe work and infrastructure investment in poorest countries
iRAP has proudly supported the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)’s Safety Day campaign on 28 April to support the application of the UN targets for 3-star or better roads for all road users and enhance infrastructure investment for development impact in...![MInfra and Brazilian Association of Road Concessionaires sign agreement for 10 priority axes in transport including iRAP](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/da8ce349-5716-4453-9ca4-e50562109449.jpeg)
MInfra and Brazilian Association of Road Concessionaires sign agreement for 10 priority axes in transport including iRAP
On 18 February 2021, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Brazil (MInfra) and the Brazilian Association of Road Concessionaires (ABCR) signed an agreement that includes the 10 priorities for the transport sector. One of the priorities is the “Regulatory framework...![10 Multilaterial Development Banks unite to increase commitment to road safety](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MDB-signing.jpg)
10 Multilaterial Development Banks unite to increase commitment to road safety
In a joint statement, 10 of the world’s largest MDBs commit to an ambitious and integrated approach to road safety. The MDBs also welcome the global call for ambitious road safety action, international cooperation and multilateralism to achieve the UN...![Partnership Announced to Improve Road Safety Delivery in World Bank Funded Projects in Tanzania](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/grsf_unrsf-1080x600.png)
Partnership Announced to Improve Road Safety Delivery in World Bank Funded Projects in Tanzania
United Nations Road Safety Fund and The World Bank GRSF, with the support of the Department For International Development (DFID) have announced a great new partnership to apply the UNRSC Ten Steps for Safer Road Infrastructure in Tanzania. The initiative aims to...![Mobilising Private Capital for Road Safety – Expressions of Interest invited by 19 August](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Learning-at-home-banner-Copy-1080x675.png)
Mobilising Private Capital for Road Safety – Expressions of Interest invited by 19 August
As the iRAP Business Case for Safer Roads highlights the return on investment for improving road infrastructure safety to the 3-star or better global standard is at least $8 for every $1 invested. iRAP has been actively shaping the Impact Investment market for road...![Pavesys and IFC ensure iRAP methodology is used as a road safety KPI across new Brazilian concessions](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Presentation-irap_PIPA-1-1080x675.jpg)
Pavesys and IFC ensure iRAP methodology is used as a road safety KPI across new Brazilian concessions
June 2020: Pavesys presented on how the iRAP methodology will be incorporated as a metric to measure the level of road safety along the Piracicaba-Panorama (PiPa) road concession over the next 30 years. This concession is the first in Brazil to include the iRAP global...![COVID-19 Impact: Implementing a Life-Saving Stimulus for Liveable Communities](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Life-Saving_Stimulus_for_Sustainable_Transport_Paper-2.jpg)
COVID-19 Impact: Implementing a Life-Saving Stimulus for Liveable Communities
Sustainable Transport investment to save lives and create jobs A recent iRAP paper outlines how investment in sustainable transport will provide a legacy of liveable cities and communities for the future. It covers the current Sustainable Transport Challenge, and how...![EBRD USD$600m loan advances Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Corridor Vc Motorway](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EuroRAP_no-tagline-logo-1080x437.png)
EBRD USD$600m loan advances Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Corridor Vc Motorway
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economic integration of the Western Balkans and the rest of Europe is taking an important step forward thanks to an EBRD USD$600 million loan for the construction of the Corridor Vc Motorway. The development of Corridor Vc is a strategic...![World Bank’s GRSF releases a year at a glance report](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/02e80a4f-976a-42f8-b5b4-959a92f53844-1080x570.png)
World Bank’s GRSF releases a year at a glance report
The World Bank’s Global Road Safety Facility has released ‘A year of successes influencing the global road safety agenda’ Fiscal year 2020 (July 2019 to June 2020) has been an extraordinarily successful year of growth and delivery for the World...![São Paulo to use iRAP Methodology on the largest concession contract in Brazil](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Web-template-2020-Copy-2-3.png)
São Paulo to use iRAP Methodology on the largest concession contract in Brazil
Pictured Above: Mr. João Doria – Governor of São Paulo (Image credit: iRAP) May 15 2020: In Brazil, the Governor of São Paulo, Mr. João Doria, signed the largest road concession contract in the country, 1,273km for 30 years concession between Piracicaba and...![EIB partners with leading road safety NGOS to halve road deaths by 2030](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EIB-signing-1-for-web.jpg)
EIB partners with leading road safety NGOS to halve road deaths by 2030
Stockholm, Sweden (February 19) – The European Investment Bank (EIB) today entered a partnership with the three NGOs leading Road Assessment Programmes (RAP) as part of the global drive to halve the 1.35 million annual global road deaths by 2030. The Memorandum...![A partnership for saving lives from road crashes: the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ph-young-woman-waiting-to-cross-the-street-brian-evans-flickr.jpg)
A partnership for saving lives from road crashes: the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety
Source: Reproduced from World Bank Blogs 18 February 2020 Over the last five years, 10 international institutions joined forces under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) to save lives on the road. The World Bank’s Global Road Safety...![World Bank and iRAP share success of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety – 10 cities and 5 countries in 5 years](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Bloomberg-webinar-logos-English.jpg)
World Bank and iRAP share success of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety – 10 cities and 5 countries in 5 years
Tuesday 17 December: iRAP and the World Bank deliver an important key outcomes webinar to share the success of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. Over five years (2015 – 2019), iRAP has worked with the World Bank’s Global Road Safety...![Brazil concession to incorporate iRAP methodology](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pedagio-piracicaba-panorama-02.jpg)
Brazil concession to incorporate iRAP methodology
Wednesday 24 July 2019: With a safer roads investment of over USD$3.6 billion, the Government of Sao Paulo, Brazil has announced the largest concession in the country measuring 1,273 kms will incorporate the iRAP methodology. It is the first Brazilian concession to...![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...![BIGRS project results and interventions saving lives on the roads of Fortaleza, Brazil](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Image-for-faleza.jpg)
BIGRS project results and interventions saving lives on the roads of Fortaleza, Brazil
In late September 2018, iRAP’s Senior Road Safety Engineer, Morgan Fletcher (BrazilRAP) and Camila Belleza Maciel Barreto from the Brazilian Centre of Excellence, Labtrans, presented some fantastic results for the BIGRS Fortaleza project. In particular, post...![New Vaccines for Roads Big Data Tool Set to Save Lives](https://irap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Vaccines-home-1.png)