NEWS + EVENTS

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… READ MORE

Three years ago this week, the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 (Global Plan) was launched. It set out a blueprint for halving road deaths and injuries by 2030 through a holistic, people-centered Safe System approach, acknowledging that “Placing safety at the core of our… READ MORE

Mobility Snapshot at the intersection of Kampala Road-Burton-Johnson street and The Square 1, Kampala, Uganda. Uganda Road Accident Reduction Network Organisation’s (URRENO) Mobility Snapshots have contributed to influencing design, policy and implementation across the city of Kampala, Uganda. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has committed to prioritizing road safety… READ MORE

Mobility Snapshot at the intersection of Asadov Street and School No. 4 In Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, speed limits have been set to 20 km/h in school zones, exceeding the advocacy demand of National Automobile Club of Azerbaijan (AMAK) for 30 km/h zones. This advocacy success came following AMAK’s Mobility Snapshot at… READ MORE

New pedestrian crossing installed in CMC Adebabye intersection in Addis Ababa. © Save the Nation In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Save the Nation has used their large social media following on TikTok to create community demand from the government for safer roads. This has led to quick progress in improving pedestrian safety at… READ MORE

Movidana showing safe road designs with evidence-based interventions to the Mayor of Salinas and the Director of Mobility. © Movidana More than 30,000 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… READ MORE

The Alliance in collaboration with the Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) from Hasselt University, Belgium is excited to announce a new capacity building opportunity for our member NGOs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This initiative supports the Alliance Strategy to continuously build the capacity of our member NGOs through partnerships… READ MORE

Join us for our next online event marking the third anniversary of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. The session will be held on Thursday 31 October at 14:00 CET. Note: that the European time zone will change to daylight saving the weekend before… READ MORE

The Africa Chapter of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, supported by the TotalEnergies Foundation, held its annual online meeting on 25 September 2024. During this meeting, members reviewed the capacity development of NGOs in Africa, drawing on the outcomes of the learning needs assessment conducted in 2020…. READ MORE

The Africa Chapter of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, supported by the TotalEnergies Foundation, held its annual online meeting on 25 September 2024. During this meeting, members reviewed the capacity development of NGOs in Africa, drawing on the outcomes of the learning needs assessment conducted in 2020…. READ MORE

Safe walking, cycling, and motorbiking are integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These modes of transport, which are accessible, affordable, and environmentally sustainable, enable individuals to move around for work, education, and daily activities. When road environments are made safe, they reduce inequalities and enhance opportunities for marginalized… READ MORE

The Alliance is excited to welcome six new members who joined recently. Full members CAMINA Centro de Estudios de Movilidad Peatonal A.C., Mexico is dedicated to transforming cities to promote active mobility. The organization conducts research, designs projects, and engages communities to improve the relationship between individuals and their built and… READ MORE

“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… READ MORE

People want and expect to be protected when they buy a motorcycle helmet. However, they are often let down by the proliferation of non-standard and fake helmets.  On Sunday 1 September in Delhi, India, the Alliance held a “walkshop” as part of the Safety 2024 pre-conference program to investigate the… READ MORE

Youth for Road Safety (YOURS) has announced that applications for the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety are now open. The Assembly will be held on 15 – 16 February 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco as an official side event to the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, where… READ MORE

In Argentina, Asociación Madres del Dolor successfully used findings from its Mobility Snapshot to obtain government commitment to upgrade the intersection of Blanco Encalada St and Sucre Av in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. This intersection presents significant safety challenges for the 320 pedestrians and 60 cyclists who navigate the area… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

The Alliance is excited to welcome two new members who joined recently. Associate members Alliance For Science, Ethiopia is dedicated to bridging the communication gap between scientists and the public in Ethiopia. Legally registered under Ethiopian law, the organization promotes science advocacy and communication across various fields, including health, environment, education,… READ MORE

Collaboration is one of the four Alliance’s values set out in our Strategic Plan 2024–2030. Together and allied, harnessing our different strengths for a shared goal, our voice will always be stronger. In the run up to the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Morocco next year, a unified civil society… READ MORE