International Road Federation

The International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices throughout the world. The IRF serves a network of public and private sector members in more than 70 countries by providing world-class knowledge resources, advocacy services, and continuing education programs which together offer a global marketplace for best practices and industry solutions.

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Congresses & Conferences

12th IRF Caribbean Regional Congress

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2024

Executive Training & Online Courses

Pavement Management

Online Training,
Feb 12 – 22, 2024

Road Safety Audits: From Concept to Results

Online Training,
Feb 19 – 29, 2024

Latest News

Press Release: IRF Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) Honor Outstanding Achievements in Transportation Excellence November 17, 2023 - The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious IRF Global Road Achievement Awards,… ... Read More

Press Release: Passing of Former IRF Global Chairman Brian J. Stearman August 28, 2023 - The global transportation industry mourns the loss of an exemplary leader, Brian J. Stearman, who passed away on August 23,… ... Read More

IRF’s Global Education Program Continues to Expand June 23, 2023 - IRF Global’s revered Global Education Program is making strides in empowering road and transport professionals around the world. The program,… ... Read More

11th IRF Caribbean Regional Congress Marks Another Milestone for the IRF Global in the Caribbean June 16, 2023 - The International Road Federation (IRF Global) recently wrapped up its 11th Caribbean Regional Congress, marking another significant milestone as it… ... Read More

Industry News

Cutting-Edge Focus on “Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CAVS): Readying Our Road Infrastructure” at the Upcoming IRF Global R2T Conference & Exhibition - The IRF Global R2T Conference, scheduled for November 14-17, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona, promises to be the epicenter of groundbreaking… ... Read More
Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates AED590 million Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Centre at Al Barsha - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,… ... Read More
Management Practices for Safer Roads App launched - With the aim of contributing to advance road safety, the United Nations Institute for Training And Research (UNITAR) developed the… ... Read More
Dr. Bill Sowell leading Intertraffic Webinar 25 August 2020 - Dr. Bill Sowell, Senior Vice Chairman of the IRF and President of Argonaut International Consulting, Inc. will lead a list… ... Read More
Professorship to expand ASU pavement engineering research - IRF Member FORTA partners with Arizona State University to jointly advance stronger pavement materials that make roadways safer and more… ... Read More

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