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NEWSLETTER
April 2024

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EDITORIAL
PIARC PUBLICATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
#PIARC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

EDITORIAL

In April 2024, PIARC's Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 has integrated the final adjustments, following a meticulous process of nearly two years. The overall approval of the Strategic Plan was carried out by the Council on September 30, 2023, although it delegated to the Executive Committee the authority to approve the necessary adjustments after the kick-off meetings of the Technical Committees for the 2024-2027 cycle. The Strategic Planning Commission first, and then the Executive Committee, have analysed the adjustments proposed by the Technical Committees [...]

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Miguel Caso Flórez
PIARC Technical Director

PIARC PUBLICATIONS

Technical report

Reducing the Life Cycle Carbon Footprint of Pavements 

Delve into PIARC's insightful report, summarizing innovations and recommendations to reduce carbon emissions in pavement construction.

>> Read here

Technical report

Climate Change, Resilience and Disaster Management for Roads - Seminar 

Learn about the impacts of climate change on road infrastructure and disaster management strategies. Gain insights from international experts.

>> Read here

HIGHLIGHTS

The Executive Committee of the World Road Association met in Italy 

Rome (Italy), April 22-23, 2024

PIARC's Executive Committee convened in Rome, Italy, on April 22-23, 2024, to strategize goals for 2024 - 2027. Discussions included establishing a new National Committee in Thailand, appointing a President for Technical Committee 1.3 "Finance and Procurement," and selecting four Technical Committee secretaries. Additionally, plans were made to engage Academic members actively. These updates mark significant advancements in PIARC's mission.

>> Find out more about the PIARC Executive Committee

Driving Sustainability: Global Leaders Convene to Transform Road Infrastructure 

Rome (Italy), April 24, 2024

The international workshop "Decarbonized and Resilient Road Infrastructure to Enhance Sustainable Mobility," co-organized by PIARC Italia, Anas S.p.A., and AISCAT, took place on April 24, 2024. The event addressed infrastructure decarbonization and road resilience management. Attendees included representatives from global road administrations, academia, and the transportation sector. Key figures such as President Edoardo Valente and CEO Aldo Isi from Anas S.p.A., President Nazir Alli from PIARC World Road Association, and President Diego Cattoni from AISCAT were present. 

PowerPoint presentations are downloadable, and a video recording is accessible.

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France's best snowplow operators crowned in thrilling championship 

Chambéry (France), April 24 - 25, 2024

Competing against 48 contenders, including 3 women, the French Snowplow Championship took place in Chambéry on April 24th and 25th. Professionals in winter road maintenance converged to test their skills across three challenges: driving courses simulating various snow-clearing scenarios and a technical inspection. Despite the absence of snow, these tests evaluated operators' maneuverability in typical road intervention scenarios.

Congratulations to all winners! They'll represent France at the 2025 European Championships in Germany and the 2026 World Championships in Chambéry at the XVII PIARC World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress. 

>> Read more here (in French)

Join ABR workshop: Infrastructure maintenance needs 

Brussels (Belgium), May 14, 2024

Belgian Road Association (ABR) actively fosters knowledge-sharing and networking within the road sector. With the road industry becoming increasingly complex, dialogue among experts is crucial, especially considering climate change, evolving mobility, and financial challenges. 

Did you know? ABR, as the Belgian arm of PIARC, facilitates this exchange. Don't miss the upcoming workshop on infrastructure maintenance needs, May 14, 2024, 9:00-14:00, at CRR - Fokkersdreef 21, 1933 Sterrebeek. Free registration (conditions apply).

>> Read more here (in French)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Workshop on "Rehabilitation of cross drainage works" 

May 07
Madrid (Spain)

Training session on DG-QRAM 

May 13-14
Paris (France)

Africa Regional Seminar and Workshop on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and EPC+F for the Road and Transport Sector Stakeholders 

May 13-17
Zanzibar (Tanzania) 

ITF Summit 2024 

May 22-24
Leipzig (Germany)

Green mobility summit 

June 6-7
Sarajevo (Bosnia-Herzegovina)

Via Nordica 2024 

June 11-13
Copenhague (Denmark)

Find all the events in the calendar 

#PIARC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

The Association québécoise des transports (AQTr) proudly marked the 50th anniversary of Quebec's membership of the World Road Association (PIARC) at its 58th Annual Congress.

For those who are curious, here is the commemorative video that was broadcast as part of this wonderful event held on 30 April.

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