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NEWSLETTER
December 2024

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EDITORIAL
PIARC PUBLICATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
#PIARC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

EDITORIAL

As I send you this farewell message as President for the 2022 – 2024 cycle (a term marked by the unexpected visit of a guest named Covid-19), I am overwhelmed by a wave of emotions. Serving as a President of PIARC has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences of my life. It has been a journey of learning, growth and unforgettable memories.

To our Secretary General and his team, you have been the cornerstone of my tenure. Together, we have met unexpected challenges [...]

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Nazir ALLI
President of the 2022 - 2024 cycle

PIARC PUBLICATIONS

Technical report

Forensic Engineering for Structural Failures 

The report presents advice for engineers on forensic investigations after bridge collapses. Although rare, these incidents require lessons to improve design and safety. It is recommended that complete records be kept on each bridge and that the results of investigations be shared. PIARC is encouraged to continue disseminating case studies.

>> Read here

Special project

PIARC Road Safety Knowledge Exchange 

PIARC plays a key role in improving road safety worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where 90% of traffic fatalities occur. Technical Committee 3.1 shares effective practices for reducing serious and fatal accidents, notably through its "Online Road Safety Manual". Two webinars, held in September 2023, [...]

>> Read here

HIGHLIGHTS

2024: A year of growth, change, and new horizons for PIARC 

As 2024 ended, PIARC celebrated a year marked by network expansion, technical advances, and highlights such as the Council meeting in Andorra in November.

With 129 member governments and 1,800 experts on its Technical Committees, the Association continues its work in the 2024-2027 cycle, focused on resilience, innovation and sustainability.

>> Find out more about the achievements of 2024 and the outlook for 2025

Your expertise at the heart of the 17th World Congress: Submit your abstract before January 31! 

There is only one month left to submit your abstract and take part in the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress in Chambéry. 

Chambéry, France, March 10 - 13, 2026

Seize this unique opportunity to share your knowledge and contribute to debates on winter road maintenance, resilience and decarbonization.

Submit your abstract before January 31, 2025!

>> Find out more about the main themes and the program in the Bulletin #1

Two calls for proposals: "Motorcyclist Safety" and "Road Worksite Management" 

PIARC invites its members to submit their innovative ideas for two special projects:

  • Motorcyclist safety: Identify practical solutions to improve the safety of vulnerable road users.
  • Worksite management: Sharing best practices to minimize disruption and enhance safety.

>> Submit your proposals before January 31, 2025!

Transport asset management: a meeting in Arusha! 

From April 9 to 11, 2025, Arusha will host an international seminar organized by PIARC's Technical Committee 3.3 “Asset Management”, in partnership with Tanzania's Ministry of Public Works and TARA. 

Arusha, Tanzania, 9 – 11 April 2025

The event will highlight the latest innovations and strategies in transport asset management, addressing key themes such as BIM, resilience and the renewal of aging infrastructure.

>> More information and registration

PIARC conference on decarbonizing roads - Vienna 2025 

Join us in Vienna, Austria, from May 7 to 9, 2025, for a flagship event on decarbonizing the road sector. 

Vienna, Austria, 7 – 9 May 2025

Co-organized by PIARC's Technical Committees 3.5 "Road Infrastructure for Road Transport Decarbonization" and 4.5 "Decarbonization of Road Construction and Road Maintenance", this conference will bring together international experts to share best practices, explore innovative solutions and develop recommendations for a greener future.

>> Further information and pre-registration

PIARC: Highlights in Italy, Germany and France 

Italy
In September and October 2024, PIARC Italy and Anas hosted three key international technical committee meetings in Venice and Rome, addressing topics such as decarbonization, road design standards and socio-economic development. 

These meetings included technical visits, such as the MOSE system in Venice, and demonstrations of smart road technologies.

Germany
From October 23 to 25, 2024, Bonn was the scene of the German Road and Transport Congress, also marking the centenary of the FGSV. Over 2,000 participants discussed topics such as sustainability and digitalization, in the presence of Nazir Alli, President of PIARC.

France
On December 12, 2024, PIARC France held a cocktail party in honor of Yolande Daniel, its Secretary General, to express its gratitude for her dedication to the Association over all these years. She has also been named an honorary member of PIARC in 2019.

>> Find out more: Visit the PIARC National Committees websites

UPCOMING EVENTS

104th TRB Annual Meeting 

January 05-09,
Washington (United States)

Route 2025 Technical Days 

February 5-6,
Nantes (France)

Find all the events in the calendar 

#PIARC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

On the occasion of the 20th #Kaztraffic, held from 28 to 29 November 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan, the Technical Committee 2.4 PIARC TC RNO and ITS "Road Network Operations and ITS for Sustainability" of PIARC, in collaboration with the Kazakhstan National Committee, organized an international seminar on the theme "Driving innovation: Exploring the potential of intelligent transport systems in modern infrastructure". In addition, TC 2.4 had from 26 to 27 November 2024, a 2nd meeting of fruitful discussions on road and traffic digital transformation, AI, sustainablemobility and LMIC’s challenges and opportunities. More than 20 experts from all continents were present.Thank you to PIARC for the organization and thank you Kazakhstan National Committee for hosting the seminar.A briefing video summarizing all the activities of TC 2.4 is available. Let's do it together!

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