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As we begin the New Year, I extend my warmest greetings to all who contribute to the work of PIARC — First Delegates, Technical Committee members, and the vibrant community of our National Committees.
Your dedication and professionalism continue to strengthen PIARC’s role as a global leader in road and transport knowledge. My own PIARC journey began in 2010, first by representing the First Delegate of Poland, then serving as a Technical Advisor at the General Secretariat, and today as the National Committees Representative [...] >> Read the full editorial
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Aleksandra Skorupska Representative of National Committees of PIARC
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As you are no doubt aware, PIARC is organising the 17th World Congress on Road Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation from 10 to 13 March 2026 in Chambéry (France). This Congress promises to be a great success, with 76 sessions, 300 technical papers from 50 countries, and nearly 1,000 registered delegates already. Register now! Registration Detailed programme Ahead of the Congress, ASECAP is organising its 18th conference on road safety on 9 March 2026 in Chambéry [...] >> Free registration for the ASECAP Conference
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50th Anniversary of Japan Tunneling Association with Special Lecture
On December 4, World Tunnelling Day, the Japan Tunnelling Association (JTA) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Tokyo, Japan, with a special international conference on tunnel construction technologies entitled: “The Current State of Tunnelling Construction Worldwide and Recent Topics.” The conference brought together international experts from PIARC Technical Committee 4.4 and the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) [...]
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Discover how the Polish Road and Bridge Research Institute (IBDiM) supported the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure following the recent natural disaster. This summary report presents rapid technical assessments of damaged roads and bridges, along with conclusions drawn from on-site inspections and spatial analyses. It provides practical recommendations for infrastructure restoration and the development of future resilience standards—an essential resource for engineers and policymakers [...] >> Read the full report and explore the findings here
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Slovakia: 30th Anniversary edition of Ivan Poliaček Seminar
The special 30th anniversary edition of the Ivan Poliaček Seminar, named after a leading expert in pavement design, highlighted the importance of technological innovation and international cooperation. It was organized by the Slovak Technical University in collaboration with the Slovak Road Association and the Slovak National Committee of PIARC. The event brought together approximately 200 participants from 10 countries, both in person and online. As part of the seminar, a technical symposium was held with the participation of several members of PIARC Technical Committee 4.1 "Pavements" [...]
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The 60th Annual AQTr (Association Québécoise des Transports) Congress is the largest multi-sector gathering dedicated to transportation in Quebec. Every year, several hundred professionals, experts, researchers, and representatives from government and business come together to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable mobility, innovation, safety, infrastructure, and the ecological transition [...] >> Learn more about the congress here
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It was an intense and productive week at the 105th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, dedicated to learning from U.S. research and best practices in road and transport. This major event also marked the active participation of Miguel Caso Florez, incoming Secretary General of PIARC – World Road Association, and Nadia Lappa, incoming Deputy Secretary General of PIARC, who were present throughout the TRB Annual Meeting and actively contributed to exchanges with the international road and transport community [...] >> Consult the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting here
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Mid Term Coordination Meeting
Held at the midpoint of PIARC’s 2024–2027 work cycle, the Mid-Term Coordination Meeting brought together PIARC Committee Chairs and Secretaries from around the world to review progress, exchange insights, and strengthen collaboration across Committees and Strategic Themes.
This important milestone was an opportunity to take stock of achievements, identify new challenges, and prepare for the next steps towards the 2028–2031 Strategic Plan. Discussions focused on enhancing value creation for member countries and the road sector globally, reflecting PIARC’s mission to deliver practical knowledge and solutions for sustainable, safe, and resilient roads [...]
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Mid-Term Coordination Meeting
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