Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030

Happy ! Cycling is indeed an important part of our lives! When it is safe, cycling is a healthy, clean, affordable, reliable and sustainable means of transport! https://tinyurl.com/hu8kfkjk

Tuesday is World Bicycle Day. Bikes are used around the world as simple, affordable & efficient modes of sustainable transport. They are powerful tools for taking climate action, promoting better health & much more.

See how bicycles benefit people & planet: https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (Ask RTSA ), supported by FRED Engineering, has commenced an iRAP assessment of 2,660km of strategically important roads in Zambia.

Whilst 34 schools have been assessed using the Star Rating for Schools Methodology, this marks the first iRAP assessment of the country’s road network.

The project will provide safety Star Ratings for vehicle occupants, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists, as well as Safer Road Investment Plans recommending and prioritising safety engineering measures to lift road safety to the global 3-star or better standard.

The FRED Engineering team kicked off the project last week online with the first of three introductory workshops to build local knowledge and skills in the iRAP methodology. An overview of the performed surveys was shared, and the project scope, timeline, and next steps were discussed.

Daniel Lopez, Senior Road Safety Engineer and Data Scientist with FRED Engineering said, “A decrease of approximately 34 per cent on the number of annual fatalities could be achieved by ensuring that most of travel in Zambia is performed on 3-star roads”.

The iRAP Accredited FRED team has undertaken nearly 18,000km of iRAP assessments in multiple countries.

According to iRAP Safety Insights Explorer, achieving UN Target 4 for more than 75% of travel to be on 3-star or better roads by 2030, stands to save 1,130 lives and nearly 398,000 lives and injuries each year in Zambia with an economic benefit of $326.6 million, a benefit of $3.20 for every 1 spent.
https://irap.org/2025/05/assessment-of-zambias-strategic-road-network-kicks-off/

🚲 Bike Lanes: More Than Just Paint on the Road 🌍

Bike lanes are a vital piece of the puzzle for building efficient, sustainable, and human-centered cities. As part of an integrated mobility system, they connect neighborhoods, reduce car dependency, and promote healthier, low-carbon transport choices.

💡 When bike lanes are safe, protected, and well-connected:
✔️ More people cycle
✔️ Traffic congestion decreases
✔️ Air quality improves
✔️ Cities become quieter and more livable

Bike lanes aren’t just for cyclists—they’re a step toward cities where movement is flexible, inclusive, and aligned with our climate goals.

Let’s keep designing for people, not just for cars.

Join us on for the Bonn Dialogue and campaign kick-off of – 100 Reasons to Walk and Cycle More 🚴‍♀️🚶

📅 3 June 10:00 CEST

📍Register here: https://bit.ly/44PIS8f

Learn about the benefits of walking and cycling, and what is needed to encourage people to .

🎤 Meet some of our inspiring speakers:

🔵 Laimutė Vaidelienė, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania
🔵 Katja Dörner, Mayor of Bonn, Germany
🔵 Jack Kavanagh, Move the Needle
🔵 Łukasz Kłos, City of Gdansk, Poland
🔵 Dr Audrey de Nazelle, Imperial College London
🔵 Lucas Harms, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
🔵 Henk Swarttouw, European Cyclists’ Federation
🔵 Jim Walker, Walk21

The event is open to anyone working on , , and for national, regional or local governments, as well as researchers, professionals and the interested public.

ℹ️ Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4dry0zA

Nighttime naturally brings more challenges for both drivers and pedestrians. 🌙⚠️

Drivers:
🚘 Slow down
🚘 Watch for pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions.

Pedestrians:
🚶 Follow the rules of the road
🚶 Use a crosswalk when it's available

*Dawn and dusk account for the remaining percentages (2% each) in 2023.

Putting on your seat belt only takes a second — it's easier than the consequences of not buckling in.

Click It or Ticket. Don't Risk It.

📢 We're Hiring!

AIP Foundation is looking for a Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator to join our team in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Vietnam!

🌍 Why Join Us?

We are a women-led, impact-driven nonprofit committed to saving lives on the roads and increasing access to safe, equitable, and sustainable mobility for all.

📅 Apply by: May 31, 2025 (rolling applications)
📍 Location: Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi-based
🔗 See full job details & apply here: https://www.aip-foundation.org/take-action/join-us/