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PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising 125 member governments from all over the world, is the global forum for exchange of knowledge and experience on roads, road transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, the Association is contributing to a stable and sustainable global development of the road and transport sector.

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PIARC, your global reference for road policy

Why is PIARC relevant to you?

PIARC is the only global intergovernmental association driven by the priorities of road administrations. We provide practical knowledge on road safety, sustainable mobility, road network resilience and many other topics.

We currently count 129 governments, from both high- and low-income countries, among our members.

What PIARC can offer you

  • Access to strategic studies and innovations in infrastructure and mobility.
  • Dialogue with high-level government counterparts.
  • Compare practices to help you make the right decisions.
  • Influence on the international agenda (UN, World Bank).

How to get involved

PIARC is the best forum for decision-makers in the road sector to :

  • Keep abreast of international strategic approaches and innovations in road infrastructure, transportation and mobility
  • Exchange best practices with high-level government counterparts
  • Compare practices to inform decisions
  • PIARC membership offers excellent value for money to member governments, particularly those in low- and middle-income countries.

PIARC, the World Road Association, aims to be a leading international forum for the analysis and discussion of all transport issues related to roads and road transport. PIARC is the only global intergovernmental association driven by the priorities of road administrations. PIARC shares practice-oriented knowledge on issues such as road safety, sustainable transport, resilient road networks and increased user mobility. PIARC is a credible, apolitical and not-for-profit global forum, which specifically solicits input from the private sector and civil society, complementing the expertise available from the public sector. PIARC is an intercultural, multilingual and equity-minded organization, uniting countries in the pursuit of excellence in road transport.