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PIARC has just celebrated a very important anniversary with the 400th issue of its journal Routes/Roads! First of all, why this journal? One of PIARC's main missions is to share knowledge on road-related topics internationally. To achieve this, we have developed a very rich toolkit over our 115 years of existence. The exchanges that take place within our Technical Committees are the most effective means to fulfill this mission. These Committees are made up of experts appointed by the member countries of the Association, who compare their problems, share the solutions they have developed, and compare the best practices according to different contexts [...] >> Read the full editorial
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In July 1911, a modest 45-page booklet with a gray cover titled "Bulletin of the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses" was published in French, English, and German. Its goal was to share the work of the association, which had been founded two years earlier, with the world. No one could have predicted that this publication would surpass a century of existence. Today, PIARC is proud to present the 400th issue of Routes/Roads, focusing on decarbonized roads and reflecting on 113 years of dedicated service to the road industry. >> Read here
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Climate change and other hazards disrupt road infrastructure, causing issues like extreme rainfall, landslides, and traffic accidents. These disruptions increase economic challenges and road trauma. Significant damage to roads and bridges has been observed, notably in Indonesia over the past 20 years. Disaster mitigation and resilient infrastructure development are crucial. The International Climate Change, Resilience, and Disaster Management for Roads Seminar aimed to share expertise and recommendations for effective solutions [...] >> Read here
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Leipzig (Germany), May 22-24, 2024 PIARC was actively engaged at the 2024 International Transport Forum Summit, serving as a vital platform for discussions on transport policies and practices. Highlights include: • Insights Sharing: PIARC provided insights on road infrastructure and transport, emphasizing our role as a technical organization supporting strategic decisions such as decarbonization, safe travels, and optimal budget allocation. • Contributions: PIARC Secretary General, Patrick Mallejacq, shared expertise in sessions on workforce digitalization preparation and the promotion of nature-based solutions in transport infrastructure. • Strategic Partnerships: Discussions with strategic partners like The World Bank and International Road Federation explored joint seminars on resilience and disaster management in Mozambique and South Africa, among other collaborative opportunities. • High-Level Engagements: PIARC representatives engaged with political appointees from member countries including Spain, Colombia, Senegal, Canada, and Ukraine, fostering cooperation and discussing future initiatives. Overall, the ITF 2024 provided a valuable platform for PIARC to contribute to enhanced transport and better lives. Congratulations to all colleagues at ITF for a successful event!
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Paris (France), May 13-14, 2024 The latest version of the risk assessment software for hazardous materials in tunnels, DG-QRAM, was released a year ago in April 2023. Therefore, it was necessary to train new users on this update. This was accomplished on May 13 and 14 with the assistance of the French Center for Tunnel Studies (CETU), one of the software's developers, the Swiss company WSP-BG, and the training organization Ponts Formation Conseil (PFC), with a one-and-a-half-day training session organized in Paris for the software's practitioners. >> More information
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Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), May 13, 2024 Nazir Alli, President of PIARC, participated in the 21st General Meeting of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) 2024. The event took place in Abidjan, where he was accompanied by the PIARC First Delegate, M. Yao Germain KOUAKOU and Amadou KONE, Minister of Transport. The theme of the conference was "Towards Sustainable Financing of Road Funds for Better Maintenance of the African Road Network." ARMFA is a professional, apolitical, and non-profit association that brings together Road Maintenance Funds (FER) in Africa. It was created on December 18, 2003, in Libreville, Gabon, and currently has 35 member countries. >> Watch the video about the event
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Graz (Austria), April 16-18, 2024 The 12th International Conference on Tunnel Safety and Ventilation (TSV 2024) was held in Graz from April 16-18, 2024, attracting a record 321 participants from 33 countries. The proceedings and a photo series documenting the event's success are available for download at TSV 2024 Proceedings. We encourage the global tunnel safety and ventilation community to save the date for the next edition of the conference: April 20-22, 2026. >> Further information
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Your input is wanted! (Information restricted to PIARC members)
PIARC members are regularly invited to contribute to current or future projects. Below is a summary of such open invitations. • Funding for Strategic Outsourced Tasks: Member countries and National Committees, deadline: open • Promotion of Gender Inclusion & Diversity Team - Call for Proposal for Candidates: Member countries and National Committees, deadline: 14 June • Call for Secondment of Technical Advisors: Member countries and National Committees, Deadline: 14 June • Call for Honorary Members: Members of the Executive Committee and of the Council, deadline: 21 June • Chambéry Congress - Topics for the Call for Papers: Technical Committees, deadlines: 20 June (initial) & 15 July (final) • Special Projects 2025 / Call for Ideas: Member countries and National Committees, deadline: 5 July • Call for Candidacies for the Executive Committee: Member countries, deadline: 31 August • Call for Candidacies for the Representative of National Committees position: National Committees, deadline: 31 August For further details on how to contribute, please refer to the original invitations sent to your respective offices. Thank you for your continued support and participation.
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Gothenburg (Sweden), 16-20 September, 2024 The Vision Zero International Course will take place from September 16-20, 2024, in Gothenburg, Sweden. This week-long course includes lectures and study visits on the Swedish road safety model. Participants will receive a diploma upon completion. Audience: Professionals from government, industry, NGOs, municipalities, police, academia, UN authorities, development banks, and international organizations. Limited to 25 participants. >> Register by June 24th: Vision Zero Course Information
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