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November 2024

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EDITORIAL

The annual meetings in Andorra led to the election of a new Executive Committee for our association. On this occasion, I had the pleasure of being named Honorary President after more than 20 years serving in our management bodies. It’s an opportunity to reflect briefly on the past but, more importantly, to look ahead.

Thanks to the remarkable perseverance of our experts, our association successfully navigated the COVID period and completed most of its work. The Prague Congress was a great success, and I am confident that the Chambéry Congress in 2026 will be equally successful, with preparations well underway and strong collaboration from many Technical Committees [...]

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Claude Van Rooten
Honorary president

PIARC PUBLICATIONS

Technical Report

Innovations and Techniques – Applications for Future Earthworks Structures 

The German National Committee has started translating various PIARC technical reports into German. For example, the technical report from TC 4.3 "Earthworks" is now available in German.

For more information, please contact info@fgsv.de.

Technical Report

Greening Freight Transport – Fact Sheets 

Freight transport, a major emitter of GHGs, must evolve to meet climate goals. These fact sheets highlight initiatives led by PIARC members to green freight transport through vehicle improvements, transport streamlining, and demand reduction.

>> Read it here

HIGHLIGHTS

Your expertise at the heart of the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress: Submit your abstract now! 

Researchers and experts are invited to submit abstracts on winter service, resilience, and decarbonization by January 31, 2025.

Chambéry, France, March 10–13, 2026

>> Learn more about the main topics and program in Bulletin #1

New leadership and strategic discussions at the PIARC Council in Andorra 

From November 4–6, the PIARC Council met in Andorra for a key session marked by the election of Emanuela Stocchi (Italy) as the new President, along with Vice Presidents from Austria, India, and Senegal. Strategic and financial objectives were also discussed.

Andorra la Vella, November 4–6, 2024

A technical workshop on rapid post-disaster impact assessment showcased innovative practices from Chile, Japan, and the USA.

>> Learn more about this meeting and view photos here

PIARC at the heart of discussions at the Global Mobility Call 2024 in Madrid 

PIARC actively participated in the Global Mobility Call, bringing together international leaders to discuss the future of mobility and transport infrastructure.

The PIARC delegation included President-Elect Emanuela Stocchi, Secretary General Patrick Mallejacq, and Technical Director Miguel Caso Flórez, who took part in several key activities:

Madrid, Spain, November 19–21, 2024

  • Tuesday, November 19: A session on AI in the road sector explored innovations for infrastructure management and road safety, moderated by Miguel Caso Flórez.
  • Wednesday, November 20: Miguel Caso Flórez hosted a discussion on urban mobility, featuring key figures such as the Mayor of Madrid and the President of Spanish Municipalities.
  • Thursday, November 21: Emanuela Stocchi moderated a session on diversity and leadership in transport, where Patrick Mallejacq presented PIARC’s work on inclusion and diversity.

>> Discover PIARC’s contributions to this event here

PIARC International Seminar at Kaztraffic 2024: Innovation and sustainability in transport

From November 28–30, PIARC hosted an international seminar during Kaztraffic 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Opened by Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev, the event brought together experts to discuss intelligent transport systems, digitization of road operations, and technological innovations.

Astana, Kazakhstan, November 28–30, 2024

Organized by PIARC Technical Committee 2.4 "Road network operations and ITS for sustainability", the seminar highlighted Kazakhstan’s efforts to enhance its road network through knowledge sharing within PIARC.

A big thank you to the Kazakhstan National Committee and TC 2.4 contributors for their role in this successful event.

PIARC National Committees in action: Highlights from Autumn events

In November, PIARC National Committees hosted significant events. The 12th Malaysian Road Conference (MRC), November 5–7, was a major success, gathering experts and professionals to address current challenges in the road sector. 

In September, the V4 Rodeo 2024, organized by the Slovak National Committee, showcased winter maintenance driving skills, with Hungary topping the rankings. These events demonstrate PIARC’s commitment to promoting innovation and knowledge sharing in road infrastructure.

PIARC’s Road Safety work published in the Traffic Safety Research Journal 

PIARC’s work on road safety, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), has been highlighted in a new article in the Traffic Safety Research Journal.

The article, "Specific Road Safety Issues in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): An Overview and Some Illustrative Examples," is based on the activities of PIARC’s Road Safety Working Group during the 2019–2023 cycle.

>> Read the full article here

UPCOMING EVENTS

IRF Global R2T Conference 

December 10-13, 2024,
Orlando (United States)

Find all the events in the calendar 

#PIARC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

Very proud that my article "Cycling in Sarajevo" was featured in the latest issue of PIARC - World Road Association - Routes/Roads Magazine. Find more at the link https://routesroadsmag.piarc.org.

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