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Here it comes a new PIARC Congress to generate again a global exchange of knowledge on policies and practices in road infrastructure and road transport. This time the focus will be on winter maintenance, resilience and decarbonisation. The invitation to submit abstracts for the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress, 10-13 March 2026, Chambery, France, is now open. The deadline for abstract submission is 31 January 2025. The call addresses 8 topics on Winter Service, including new technologies, environmental aspects, management of human resources, weather forecast, urban areas and bicycle infrastructure among others. [...] >> Read the full editorial
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Two-wheelers are now a central element of public transport policies in the world's major cities, raising new questions about the sharing of roads and the sometimes controversial cohabitation with cars. This issue of Routes/Roads looks at these issues, using examples from a wide range of cities, and also shows how two-wheelers contribute not only to individual travel, but also to urban supply. >> Read here
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The brand-new report of the 2024-2027 strategic planning cycle focuses on how transport agencies must evolve to meet changing customer needs and expectations. Key focus areas include their advancing roles and functions, planning for uncertainty, future operating models, workforce skills, the impact of technology and digitalization, innovation, and stakeholder engagement [...] >> Read here
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Save the date and join us for the PIARC International Seminar organised by the Technical Committee 2.4. The event will explore the future of transportation and elucidate the foundations of mobility in view of digitalisation of road operations. >> Want to know more? Visit PIARC’s webpage dedicated to this seminar!
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PIARC member countries are encouraged to host National Competitions, promoting broad participation in the PIARC Prize Competition. Announce your intention by 30 November 2024. >>Learn more about the main topics and program in Bulletin #1.
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The seminars will address topics such as transport asset management in Arusha, Tanzania (April 9-11), climate resilience for unpaved roads in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (April 14-16), and climate-resilient pavements in Tunis, Tunisia (April 28-30). Other events include a focus on road network resilience in Maputo, Mozambique (May 7-9), decarbonization strategies in Vienna, Austria (May 7-9), rural road safety in Dakar, Senegal (May 14-16), and innovations in tunnel operations in Chongqing, China (May 21-23). Stay tuned for more details on these critical gatherings. >> Visit PIARC's calendar regularly and subscribe to our monthly newsletter!
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Key outcomes included significant progress in PIARC’s financial model, communication strategy, and upcoming governance cycle. Engaging technical debates on road resilience to flooding featured expert insights from Australia, Austria, Japan, and South Africa, and visits to South Africa’s Disaster Management Centre and Huguenot Tunnel added practical perspective. The next Council meeting will be held in Andorra from November 4-6, where members will elect the new President, Vice Presidents, and Executive Committee members.
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PIARC’s webinar on aging infrastructure drew international participation, while the association contributed to global discussions at the IRF World Congress in Istanbul and Highways UK in Birmingham. PIARC representatives also engaged at TAC 2024 in Vancouver, promoting the 2027 World Road Congress. These activities underscore PIARC’s commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient, and inclusive road infrastructure worldwide.
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In Birmingham, TC 3.3 and TC 1.5 engaged over 50 participants at the Highways UK event, discussing asset management and disaster resilience. Meanwhile, TC 2.2 held a successful workshop in Timisoara, focusing on rural road safety and sustainable networks. The Rome meetings of TC 4.5 and TC 4.6 emphasized decarbonization and smart technologies, while TC 1.3 gathered in Zhengzhou to explore innovative financing solutions. TC 2.3 met in Istanbul to address sustainable freight issues, and TC 1.2 convened in Venice to discuss roads' socio-economic impacts. TC 4.1 also met in Cologne for insights into pavement technology, among others. These are just a few examples of the diverse activities undertaken by PIARC’s Technical Committees during these two months. The commitment to advancing sustainable and resilient infrastructure remains strong as we pave the way for a greener future!
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Celebrating progress: exciting events from PIARC’s National Committees in October 2024
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- The Slovak Road Association co-organized DIM 2024 – Urban Transport Infrastructure (2-3 October, Žilina, Slovakia), addressing essential urban topics, such as air quality monitoring with sensor networks, new urban planning legislation, and sustainable transport. The conference featured panels and 17 expert presentations on urban mobility and parking, drawing wide interest.
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This symposium offers an in-depth exploration of innovative practices, future technologies, and collaborative strategies aimed at advancing traffic management worldwide. Key sessions will include plenary discussions, workshops, and technical panels across five thematic tracks, from governance to sustainability. Deadline for submission of proposals: November 25, 2024. Further information available here.
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National Committees Meeting
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International Seminar "Driving Innovation: Exploring the Potential of Intelligent Transport Systems in Modern Infrastructure"
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