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PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising 125 member governments from all over the world, is the global forum for exchange of knowledge and experience on roads, road transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, the Association is contributing to a stable and sustainable global development of the road and transport sector.

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PIARC News

Share your expertise: Call for papers open for the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress

PIARC is pleased to announce the call for individual papers for the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2026 in Chambéry, France. The congress will focus on three major topics: Winter Service, Resilience, and Decarbonization.

Road safety, infrastructure, and innovation: PIARC’s must-attend events this September and October!

As we embark on the 2024-2027 cycle, PIARC is thrilled to announce a diverse array of events organized by our Technical and National Committees. These gatherings will foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among experts and professionals in the road and transport infrastructure sector.

Join the global effort for carbon neutral roads: participate in our international survey!

Help us shape a sustainable future by sharing your insights on decarbonizing road construction and maintenance.

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The PIARC magazine

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The PIARC magazine

Your quarterly magazine on roads and road transport

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PIARC
online manuals

PIARC online manuals - Asset Management; Road Safety; Tunnels; RNO/ITS

PIARC
online manuals

Asset Management - Road Safety - Tunnels - RNO/ITS

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The PIARC
Road Dictionary

The PIARC
Road Dictionary

The online Road Dictionary includes more than 16,000 concepts in 37 languages.

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International cooperation on roads and road transport

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