https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/ Latest and trending news Copyright 2024 NaiFeed https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/resources/86/the-ten-step-plan-for-safer-road-infrastructure The Ten Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure aims to support countries seeking to implement initiatives in relation to the “Improved safety of road infrastructure. Thu, 1 Apr 2021 11:32:46 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/85/tanzania-kicks-off-10-step-plan-for-safer-roads Tanzania is the first country in the world to use the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC) Ten Steps approach for Safer Road Infrastructure. Thu, 1 Apr 2021 11:23:35 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/84/africa-ngos-unite-to-push-road-safety-agenda NGOs will advocate for 30km/h limits in urban areas at local, national, and regional levels. Mon, 8 Mar 2021 20:50:26 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/resources/83/who-publishes-mobility-guideline-for-urban-areas-amid-covid-19 It explains how social distancing and hygiene measures can be implemented in the public transport industry. Fri, 5 Mar 2021 21:57:07 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/opinion/82/children-of-the-revolution You watch your children grow, you see them start to make their own lives. You never imagine it could end so suddenly. Fri, 5 Mar 2021 14:18:54 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/81/road-safety-innovations-win-prince-michael-awards Here is the full list of 2020 Prince Michael Road Safety Awards: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:20:48 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/opinion/80/road-safety-a-priority-amid-covid-19 Perhaps we will look back on this period and remember: that’s when we decided to act decisively against road trauma too. Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:21:21 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/79/nissan-hardbody-vs-navara-crash-test-reveals-double-standard-on-vehicle-safety-in-africa The difference in safety performance between the new Nissan Hardbody sold in Africa and the second-hand European Navara is a matter of life and death. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:27:47 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/78/the-stockholm-declaration The Stockholm Declaration was presented by the Swedish Minister for Infrastructure Mr. Tomas Eneroth as the outcome document of the Third Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:14:05 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/77/global-leaders-call-for-unified-action-to-prevent-traffic-deaths King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf said the conference offers an opportunity to link the road safety to other sustainability challenges such climate change, health, equality, poverty and human rights. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:00:55 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/76/new-report-prescribes-speed-vaccine-to-prevent-child-deaths-on-roads Speed vaccine is a set of proven interventions for reducing traffic deaths and serious injury. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:19:30 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/75/wuf10-city-planners-urged-to-consider-children-in-street-designs Children of all ages should be able to learn, play, and move around their city safely. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:05:43 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com//74/global-ministerial-conference-on-road-safety-to-be-held-in-sweden The Academic Expert Group will recommend targets for the next 10 years and explain how they can be integrated in the 2030 agenda. Tue, 7 Jan 2020 23:20:19 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/opinion/73/deliver-safety-for-every-child-on-every-street Children in sub-Saharan Africa are killed in traffic accidents twice as often as anywhere else in the world. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:45:16 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com//72/dubai-to-host-gulf-traffic-exhibition-and-conference-in-december The event, that brings together decision makers, innovators transports and infrastructure experts will also discuss fleet management, parking and transport technology. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:20:11 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com//71/road-safety-storytelling-contest-launched The winner will become a #Roads4Life Champion and win a trip to SSATP’s Annual General Meeting in November 2019. Thu, 8 Aug 2019 17:23:29 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/70/african-countries-urged-to-invest-in-smart-transport-infrastructure We cannot have meaningful development in we do not invest in infrastructure. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:25:50 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/opinion/69/a-bump-in-the-road-for-driverless-cars What is less clear though is the impact this will have on our roads, what infrastructure driverless cars will rely on to make their technology work and what countries around the world may need to do to make a future of autonomous vehicles a reality. Mon, 1 Jul 2019 21:40:04 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com//68/tanzania-to-host-smart-transport-infrastructure-summit The event, to be held on July 24 and 25, 2019 aims to transform the transport sector by leveraging innovative policies, practices and technologies Mon, 1 Jul 2019 21:23:15 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/67/crash-test-for-cars-in-africa-reveal-poor-child-protection The only safe way for young children to travel is properly restrained in a child seat. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:11:40 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/opinion/66/women-have-different-travel-patterns-from-men Research also shows that women are often victims of sexual harassment in the streets or on public transport. Sat, 9 Mar 2019 20:10:44 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/65/toolkit-for-gender-sensitive-public-transport-launched 76% of female operators (drivers and conductors) have either experienced or witnessed sexual harassment Sat, 9 Mar 2019 19:29:42 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/64/dubai-to-host-smart-traffic-road-safety-summit The event will identify, analyze and seek ways to address road safety challenges in the UAE and Middle East. Sat, 9 Mar 2019 18:47:04 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/63/subaru-forester-mitsubishi-outlander-rated-top-safest-cars-of-2019 IIHS conducts vehicle tests to determine crash-worthiness, that is, how well a vehicle protects its occupants in case of a crash. Sun, 17 Feb 2019 03:41:31 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/opinion/62/the-call-that-we-all-dread-can-be-avoided We must return our streets to our children. They have a right to feel safe on them. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:41:30 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/61/world-road-congress-2019-what-you-need-to-know The event brings together ministers, policy makers, experts, practitioners, consultants, contractors, civil engineers, manufacturers, software developers, solution providers, researchers and academics in the infrastructure and transport sector. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:18:52 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/60/new-who-report-shows-slow-progress-in-tackling-safety-on-roads Road traffic deaths continue to rise with annual fatalities of 1.35million people. Mon, 7 Jan 2019 22:40:53 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/resources/59/report-global-road-safety-status-2018 The report highlights that road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of children and young people aged 5-29. Mon, 7 Jan 2019 22:29:45 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/news/58/registration-for-26th-world-road-conference-now-open The 26th World Road Congress, whose theme is “Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies”, will take place from the 6th to 10th October 2019. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:46:21 EAT https://www.roadsafetyhub.com/resources/57/unicef-launches-handbook-on-child-responsive-urban-planning The handbook presents concepts, evidence and technical strategies to bring children to the foreground of urban planning. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:57:59 EAT