For its UN Global Road Safety Week campaign, Road Safety Pioneers is aiming to secure a formal commitment from the Traffic and Transportation Organization to equip 20 school zones in Tehran and Mashhad with 30 km/h signs and markings. traffic calming around the highest risk schools, and visible enforcement by police. These asks have been […]
“Road deaths and serious injuries amongst vulnerable road users – especially people moving on foot – are an ethical crisis and public health epidemic in South Africa,” says Lee Randall, co-founder and director of the Road Ethics Project In 2024, the Road Ethics Project, in collaboration with the Hammanskraal United Commuters Voice (HUCV), conducted Mobility […]
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To develop this white paper, we went through a comprehensive process. The detailed findings are set out below. You can find a summary of the findings in the white paper HERE. Components of the detailed findings Desk research We sought data and information from global road safety publications (e.g. WHO Global Status Report on Road […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome ten new members who joined recently. Full members Alianza para la Salud y la Seguridad Vial (ASVIL), Dominican Republic is dedicated to promoting road safety education, awareness, and implementation to protect all road users. The organization focuses on disseminating knowledge and best practices in road safety to reduce traffic-related […]
About the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety The 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety was held in Marrakech, Morocco, from 18 to 20 February 2025 under the theme “One world, one road: commit to life.” Hosted by the Moroccan Government and the World Health Organization, it focused on accelerating national road safety […]
The 8th UN Global Road Safety Week was held 12-18 May 2025. It mobilized advocates and communities to demand safer streets for walking and cycling and called on policy makers to implement proven interventions to achieve it. When walking and cycling are safe, these modes of transport can contribute to making people healthy, cities sustainable, […]
The Alliance held four NGO Regional Meetings at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech. Participants from all around the world actively shared experiences, identified challenges, and strategized on leveraging advocacy tools, capacity-building initiatives, and partnerships with governments, private sectors, and academia. The discussions emphasized the importance of data-driven advocacy, smart communication […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome three new members who joined recently. Full member REDUX, the Ibero-American Alliance for Safe Mobility, Uruguay is dedicated to reducing road traffic injuries and disabilities across Latin America through evidence-based policies and practices. Established to provide independent and impartial technical support, REDUX collaborates with governments, institutions, and professionals to […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome four new members who joined recently. Full members Kashmir Road Safety Foundation, India focuses on mobilizing youth to champion road safety through the establishment of road safety clubs. Their mission is to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities by prioritizing education, advocacy, and community engagement. The organization raises awareness […]
The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) celebrates not only its own recognition at the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards but also the achievements of its member organizations that were honored for their exceptional contributions to road safety. The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards recognize innovative and impactful initiatives that […]
Mobility Snapshot advocacy in Harare, Zimbabwe has resulted in speed reduction from 85 km/h to 40 km/h at the intersection of Nemakonde Way and Girton Road. Government authorities have also installed speed bumps, pedestrian crossing, and road signages at the intersection. The newly reconstructed Nemakonde Way is a national highway connecting Harare to Chirundu Border […]
Peticiones clave A qué nos referimos con esto[1] Las medidas de pacificación del tráfico reducen la velocidad del tránsito en áreas con peatones, ciclistas y motociclistas, donde la calidad de la infraestructura vial es deficiente, y/o donde los vehículos ingresan a una zona urbanizada desde una carretera rural. Las medidas de pacificación del tráfico incluyen: […]
Peticiones claves A qué nos referimos con esto[1] A una ley que exija el uso correcto de cascos por parte de conductores y pasajeros de motocicletas de todas las edades. La ley también debe exigir que los cascos cumplan con la norma de seguridad (nacional o internacional), es decir, que se haya demostrado su eficacia […]
Peticiones claves A qué nos referimos con esto[1] * Los cruces separados por nivel solo deben utilizarse como última opción.[2] Según estudios, muchos peatones no usarán cruces separados por nivel si pueden cruzar a nivel de la calle en un tiempo similar sin tener que caminar considerablemente más lejos.[3] Los cruces peatonales separados por nivel […]
Each year, the Alliance marks the anniversary of the launch of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 with an online event looking at progress toward the Decade of Action from a civil society perspective. This year’s event launched the Mobility Snapshot map and honed in on three Snapshots from […]
The intersection of Asadov Street and School No. 4 In Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, the speed limit at the intersection of Asadov Street and School No. 4 has been set to 20 km/h, exceeding the advocacy demand of National Automobile Club of Azerbaijan (AMAK) for 30 km/h. This advocacy success came following AMAK’s Mobility Snapshot at the […]
Movidana showing safe road designs with evidence-based interventions to the Mayor of Salinas and the Director of Mobility. © Movidana More than 1,500 school children pass the intersection at Avenida Carlos Espinoza and Calle 7, a critical intersection near two of the largest schools in Salinas, Ecuador. In May 2024, Fundación Ciudadana de Movilidad y Seguridad […]
“The counterfeit helmet industry has become very good at producing counterfeit helmets, making it challenging for people who don’t study helmets to identify the real ones.” – Terry Smith, Principal Scientist, Galeatus, LLC. Despite the proven benefits of certified helmets, many riders, especially in low-income countries, face challenges in accessing quality protection. In this interview, […]
The Malaysian government recently made an announcement to lower speed limits from 40 km/h to 30 km/h and introduce traffic calming measures in school zones to enhance the safety of schoolchildren. The announcement, made by Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, marks a significant step forward in protecting children who are amongst the most vulnerable […]
