The global transportation industry mourns the loss of an exemplary leader, Brian J. Stearman, who passed away on August 23, 2023. Brian was the IRF Global Chairman from 2001-2004 and a devoted member of the IRF Global Executive Committee for more than two decades.
IRF Global’s revered Global Education Program is making strides in empowering road and transport professionals around the world. The program, known for its comprehensive range of courses, workshops, and webinars, continues to provide essential knowledge and skills for the development of safer, more efficient road and transport systems.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) recently wrapped up its 11th Caribbean Regional Congress, marking another significant milestone as it continues to establish a roadmap for a safe, inclusive, and resilient transport system in the Caribbean region.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) and the Serbian Road Traffic Safety Agency (RTSA) concluded a significant regional road safety conference on May 15-16, 2023. The conference emphasized the urgent need for cross-border collaboration, institutional capacity building, and investment in life-saving innovations to address the road traffic injury crisis.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) concluded its landmark 3rd African Regional Congress in Accra, Ghana, which took place from April 25-28, 2023. The Congress attracted key stakeholders from across the continent, leading discussions on pressing issues and sustainable solutions related to Africa’s transport infrastructure.
IRF is pleased to invite you to a new training program designed to improve safe & sustainable urban transport planning and project preparation for African cities.
IRF has announced the winners of the 2022 IRF Global Road Achievement Awards, a worldwide competition to publicize to the world the innovative, practical, creative, cost-saving and sustainable solutions
After serving 12 years as the Chairman of the International Road Federation, His Excellency Eng. Abdullah A. Al-Mogbel has been appointed unanimously to the position of IRF Global Chairman Emeritus for Life, the first such appointment in the history of the IRF.
The Executive Committee of the International Road Federation (IRF Global) has unanimously elected Dr. William (Bill) Sowell, MBA, PhD to the position of Chairman of IRF Global for a two-year term.
Randell H. Iwasaki P.E., M. ASCE, an internationally recognized transportation policy-maker and industry leader, has received IRF's highest individual recognition
The 2022 IRF Global “Roads to Tomorrow” (R2T) Conference & Exhibition, a 4-day global summit and technology showcase held in Washington D.C. brought together the industry’s leading manufacturers and researchers with top decision makers from federal and local governments and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank. to discuss the role of innovation in tackling pressing infrastructure and mobility challenges.
IRF e-Learning Webinars offer an excellent overview of the international state of the art and regulatory environment across a range of road and transportation topics. They also provide an introduction to the discussion topics and coursework covered in the traditional courses.
In this new opinion piece, Jonathan David, CEO of Uberbinder, details why a sustainable worldview of roadbuilding hinges on more resilient and more recyclable materials for our base binders and for use within existing processes.
Brussels’ SmartMove pilot is an ambitious initiative to confront motorized users with smart kilometre charges. Join the architects behind SmartMove on September 22 to explore the implications of this global trend.
Designing and enforcing Low Speed Zones in urban areas presents significant potential road safety benefits. Join speed management experts on September 21, 2022 for a roundtable on successful approaches.