The Africa Chapter of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, supported by the TotalEnergies Foundation, held its annual online meeting on 25 September 2024. During this meeting, members reviewed the capacity development of NGOs in Africa, drawing on the outcomes of the learning needs assessment conducted in 2020. This assessment identified key areas […]
Safe walking, cycling, and motorbiking are integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These modes of transport, which are accessible, affordable, and environmentally sustainable, enable individuals to move around for work, education, and daily activities. When road environments are made safe, they reduce inequalities and enhance opportunities for marginalized groups, particularly women, young people, […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome six new members who joined recently. Full members CAMINA Centro de Estudios de Movilidad Peatonal A.C., Mexico is dedicated to transforming cities to promote active mobility. The organization conducts research, designs projects, and engages communities to improve the relationship between individuals and their built and social environments. CAMINA focuses on […]
“The counterfeit helmet industry has become very good at producing counterfeit helmets, making it challenging for people who don’t study helmets to identify the real ones.” – Terry Smith, Principal Scientist, Galeatus, LLC. Despite the proven benefits of certified helmets, many riders, especially in low-income countries, face challenges in accessing quality protection. In this interview, […]
People want and expect to be protected when they buy a motorcycle helmet. However, they are often let down by the proliferation of non-standard and fake helmets. On Sunday 1 September in Delhi, India, the Alliance held a “walkshop” with support from Uber, as part of the Safety 2024 pre-conference program to investigate the availability […]
