27 November 2023 Today, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) and Uber launch a new partnership to stimulate a global push for greater availability of safe, affordable motorcycle helmets. Motorcyclists account for 28% of all road traffic fatalities worldwide and motorcycle deaths are increasing around the world[1]. Correct use of quality […]
The #RethinkMobility painting was a focal point of an exhibition hosted at the UN Headquarters in New York for the World Day of Remembrance. Originating from the Eighth Global Meeting in El Salvador, this artwork was commissioned and presented as a gift to the UN Secretary-General ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals Summit in September. […]
The Global Alliance and Hasselt University have forged a new partnership to enhance the capabilities of road safety NGOs in 22 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This strategic partnership introduces an accredited program, hosted by Hasselt University, aimed at improving the Safe System knowledge of Alliance members and advancing road safety interventions in […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome two new members who joined recently. Associate members Road Safety Action International (RSAI), Liberia is a community of proactive advocates dedicated to making tangible improvements in global road safety. The organization envisions a world without road crash-related deaths and injuries with an overarching objective of achieving substantial reduction in road […]
India: Candlelight march and training session organized by Sankalp Jyoti The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims focuses us on the heart of road safety: to the reason we do what we do. It is a solemn pause that serves as a poignant reminder of the profound negative impacts road traffic crashes have […]
The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (Alliance) is pleased to announce its first regional meeting in Latin America, to be held in Mexico 5-7 November 2024, with the support of Fundacion Aleatica. The conference will bring together road safety NGOs and stakeholders from across the region to exchange best practices, gain valuable insights […]
On 26 October 2023, the Alliance organized its second annual On Track or Off Target event for the anniversary of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety. The 2023 event looked at the role of safe walking to help achieve the 2030 road safety targets. Watch the recording Panel: the right […]
Saturday 28 October will mark two years since the launch of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 (Global Plan). Yesterday, at our online event On Track or Off Target? We asked participants how optimistic they were that we would achieve a 50% reduction in road deaths by 2030. 27% […]
In Tanzania, 30 km/h zones have been incorporated into the draft National Road Safety Plan, expected to be unveiled later this year. This will be an important milestone in the adoption of evidence-based interventions to prioritize pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The inclusion of 30 km/h zones in the plan follows extensive advocacy by […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome six new members who joined recently. Full Members Fundación Biciacción is committed to advancing the bicycle as a sustainable mode of transportation in Ecuador. Their mission involves project-based solutions in mobility, environmental sustainability, and social well-being. They aspire to lead in Latin America by encouraging bicycle use for transportation, recreation, […]
