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Technical Reports Urban Mobility

This page lists technical reports of PIARC in the field of urban mobility. These publications are classified chronologically.

  • Understanding the Gendered Perspective of Active Mobility in Rural and Interurban Areas - A PIARC Briefing Note

    Roads play a crucial role in promoting equity and accessibility in both rural and interurban areas. Within this context, there are two primary areas of emphasis: enhancing active modes of transportation and improving road safety for all users, as well as investigating technical solutions for both paved and unpaved roads. The Technical Committee 2.2 Roads for Equity, Accessibility and Mobility in Rural and Interurban Areas aims at presenting the challenges people living in rural and interurban [...]

  • Road Safety Challenges and Solutions in Rural and Interurban Areas - A PIARC Briefing Note

    Road safety in rural and interurban areas is a significant global concern, disproportionately contributing to fatalities and serious injuries despite lower traffic volumes. Factors such as unsafe speeds, unforgiving road environments, impaired driving, limited seat belt usage, insufficient infrastructure for active modes, and delayed emergency response exacerbate safety risks. Addressing these issues requires target, cost-effective strategies which are suited to varying regional conditions and [...]

  • Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARS) - A PIARC Case Studies Collection

    This report presents a global collection of case studies on Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs), compiled by the Technical Committee 2.1 “Roads for Accessibility and Mobility in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas” of the World Road Association (PIARC). It is one of the three deliverables from Working Group 2.1.2, which specifically focuses on UVARs for the 2024–2027 Strategic Plan cycle. The two other deliverables are the literature master list and the briefing note. Urban areas face [...]

  • Motorcycle Protection Systems & Safety Aspects Of Management Of Traffic For Motorcycles - A PIARC Special Project

    This document is the outcome of the PIARC Special Project on Motorcycle Protection Systems and Safety Aspects of the Management of Traffic for Motorcycles, conducted under the framework of the PIARC Strategic Plan 2024–2027. The study was initiated by the World Road Association (PIARC) in response to the continuing global challenge of improving the safety of powered two-wheeler users, who remain one of the most vulnerable groups of road users worldwide. The content of this report has been prepared [...]

  • Multimodal Solutions for Optimizing Road Networks in Urban And Peri-Urban Areas

    Mobility in urban areas faces complex problems which need to be managed within spatial and budgetary constraints. It is therefore necessary to optimize the use of road networks through better integration with other forms of transport (rail, active modes, etc.). Multimodality giving rise to the concept of " multimodality " . Integrated multimodal transportation systems are large in scale and high in complexity. Their effective, coordinated planning and management is a major challenge [...]