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

1. IRU 7th Euro-Asian Road Transport Conference & Ministerial Meeting Amman, Jordan, 12-13 June 2013 Building Safe & Sustainable Transport Links Kiran K. Kapila Chairman International Road Federation

2. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE The IRF has been assisting public and private stakeholders in the road infrastructure sector for 65 years. Better roads, better world

3. Connecting People, Businesses and Organisations We have been doingso by: Knowledge Transfer & Information Sharing Policy & Advocacy

4. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE … and in line withour Mission: To promote the development of roads and road networks that enable access and sustainable mobility for all. Vision: A world of safe, sustainable, and efficientroads and road networks.  Better roads, better world

5. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE 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… Accessibility, affordability, sustainability, efficiency Better roads, better world

6. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE Whatisneeded to deliversafe and sustainable infrastructure? • Understanding the transport System • Stop thinking transport on a project by project basis. • 2. Developing a vision & clear goals • What do we want our cities to look like in the future ? What role for transport networks? • 3. Prioritizing actions • Match vision and goals with your resources = you got to have a clear strategy! Better roads, better world

7. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE What are the barriers? • 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. Better roads, better world

8. How does IRF help?

9. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE What are the barriers? •  2. Lack of appropriate, skilled human resources. • Need for capacity building across all levels. Better roads, better world

10. How does IRF help? • Senior Road Executives Course (Birmingham University) • Road Safety Auditors Courses • Tailor made training

11. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE What are the barriers? •  3. Lack of appropriate tools to collect data, analyse data and make informed decisions. Better roads, better world

12. How does IRF help? Road Accident Data Recorder

13. Software tailored to road infrastructure

14. Road 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.

15. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE What are the barriers? •  4. Lack of focused and organized information for top decision makers down to engineers on the ground. How does IRF help? Better roads, better world

16. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE The global Transport Knowledge Practice • 9 Themes • Free access • Multiple languages • Searchable Knowledge Centre • 2.300 Knowledge Items • Literature & practical knowledge Better roads, better world

17. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE What are the barriers? •  5. Lack of innovative thinking and innovative solutions. How does IRF help? Better roads, better world

18. IRF Committees & Working Groups A neutral platform for experts to exchange ideas, experiences and to identify solutions to common problems.

19. Some of the outputs produced by the Committees • ITS Vienna Manifesto • Innovative practices for Greener Roads • Guidelines for the development of Road Safety Master Plans

20. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE 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. Better roads, better world

21. In 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.

22. INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATION FEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALE 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. Better roads, better world

23. Thank you www.irfnet.ch