Cyclovize2030, Safer Cycling Infrastructure in The Czech Republic

In recent years, cycling has been boosting not only in the Czech Republic, but throughout Europe. Repeated lockdowns during covid pandemic and related measures encouraged people to use bicycles more often in both urban and non-urban areas. More cyclists on bicycles and too many cars on roads bring the issue of road safety on the agenda. The boom in cycling has thus brought to mind some of the shortcomings in cycling infrastructure that need to be addressed in the future.

Transition to Carbon-Neutral Freight Transport: A Case of Electric Boda Boda in Nairobi

Boda boda (two- and three-wheeler motorcycles) are a popular and one of the fastest growing modes of freight transport in the Nairobi City County, Kenya. Apart from freight, they are widely used to transport people. According to Kenya’s Economic Survey, the number of newly registered boda boda increased by 16.2% from 271,425 in 2015 to 252,601 in 2020. It is estimated that there are 50,000 boda boda in the Nairobi City County, most of which operate using an internal combustion engine (ICE). Since [...]

Biking for the Future

Transportation and mobility are key drivers for prosperity and economic sustainability across the globe. But there is also a darker side to the story. In 2021, the global transportation sector produced more than seven billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂) and passenger cars are the biggest culprit, accounting for approximately 39 percent of the emissions.

General Report of the PIARC World Road Congress, Prague 2023

PIARC was honored and delighted to have partnered with the Czech Republic to organize the 27 th World Road Congress in Prague. Indeed we were “together on the road again”. The success of the Congress is a testament to the cooperation between the Local Organizing Committee and PIARC. The record attendance of over 4000 delegates from more than 120 countries is evidence of the popularity and stature of the quadrennial PIARC World Road Congress. The technical sessions featured over 900 presentations [...]

Award-Winning National Reports - TS1 - Road Administration - Road and Road Transport in a Changed World

Responsibility for transport policy and funding sits with various government bodies across the UK. The UK Government in Westminster develops the policy, and provides the bulk of the funding, for roads and local transport in England. In other parts of the UK this is mostly provided by the relevant devolved administrations (in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales), although the UK government retains reserved powers for ‘national’ transport issues, such as vehicle standards and taxation. Local [...]