IRU 7th Euro-Asian Road Transport Conference & Ministerial Meeting

IRU 7th Euro-Asian Road Transport Conference &Ministerial Meeting

Amman, Jordan, 12-13 June 2013

Building Safe & Sustainable Transport Links

Kiran K. KapilaChairman

International Road Federation

Better roads, better world

The IRF has been assisting public and private stakeholders in the road

infrastructure sector for 65 years.

INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATIONFEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE

Better roads, better world.


Knowledge Transfer & Information Sharing

We have been doing so by:We have been doing so by:


… … and in line with ourand in line with our

MissionMission: : To promote the development of roads and road networks that enable access and sustainable mobility for all.

VisionVision: : A world of safe, sustainable, and efficient roads and road networks.


Accessibility, affordability, sustainability, efficiency

The challenges the transport sector faces are all well known…The challenges the transport sector faces are all well known…



• Growing population

• Growing passengers and freight mobility needs

• Budget constraints

A number of other challenges difficult to express simply in numbers…A number of other challenges difficult to express simply in numbers…


What is needed to deliver safe and sustainable infrastructure?What is needed to deliver safe and sustainable infrastructure?

1. Understanding the transport SystemStop thinking transport on a project by project basis.

2. Developing a vision & clear goalsWhat do we want our cities to look like in the future ? What role for

transport networks?

3. Prioritizing actionsMatch vision and goals with your resources = you got to have a

clear strategy!



What are the barriers?What are the barriers?

1. Lack of timely, high quality and comprehensive data.

Countries spend considerable amounts of money each year to build, maintain and improve their transport infrastructure in response to the growing passenger and freight mobility needs and the need to renew aging infrastructure.

Decision makers need - amongst others - information on spending and the outputs achieved from infrastructure spending in order to prioritize investment. This is critical under tight budget constraints.




How does IRF help?How does IRF help?



2. Lack of appropriate, skilled human resources. Need for capacity building across all levels.




How does IRF help?How does IRF help?• Senior Road Executives Course

(Birmingham University)

• Road Safety Auditors Courses

• Tailor made training



3. Lack of appropriate tools to collect data, analyse data and make informed decisions.





Road Accident Data RecorderRoad Accident Data Recorder



Software tailored to road infrastructure



Road Accident Data RecorderRoad Accident Data Recorder

An innovative software tool for Scientific Accident Data Recording.

RADaR is a mobile application developed for paper-less accident data collection digitally, from the accident site/scene.



4. Lack of focused and organized information for top decision makers down to engineers on the ground.





• 9 Themes• Free access• Multiple languages• Searchable Knowledge

Centre• 2.300 Knowledge Items• Literature & practical

knowledge

The global Transport Knowledge PracticeThe global Transport Knowledge Practice



5. Lack of innovative thinking and innovative solutions.





IRF Committees & Working GroupsIRF Committees & Working Groups

A neutral platform for experts to exchange ideas, experiences and to identify solutions to common problems.



Some of the outputs produced by the CommitteesSome of the outputs produced by the Committees• ITS Vienna Manifesto• Innovative practices for Greener Roads• Guidelines for the development of Road

Safety Master Plans


Over the past 65 years IRU has been an undisputable partner and precious ally for the IRF.

We look forward to strengthen and develop further this successful collaboration by working together on a number

of new projects.




In ConclusionIn Conclusion• Upgradation of Transport Infrastructure will continue to be the key driver

for Socio-economic development.• Connectivity, Mobility, Affordability, Efficiency and Sustainability will

continue to engage Planners and Developers of Transport.• Controlling Greenhouse emissions, maximising use of renewable energy,

enhancing safety will be the key challenges in the future.• Sustainable solutions with enhanced use of technological innovations will

remain in the forefront.• Globally, institutions like IRF will be pivotal in the focus area of

Environmental Sustainability, Education and Training, Road Financing and Economics, Promoting Intelligent Transport Systems and Enhancing Road Safety.


We stand ready to work and join hands with those who think like us that better roads and better transport mean a better economy and a better life for everyone.




Thank youwww.irfnet.ch

IRU 7th Euro-Asian Road Transport Conference & Ministerial Meeting

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