EASST News - Safe road infrastructure
Moldova, News, Safe road infrastructure
ACM seeks to transform urban cycling infrastructure with Lane Patrol in Chișinău
Micro-mobility is gaining significant momentum in Moldova’s capital city with more residents embracing sustainable forms of transport such as bicycles and e-scooters.
August 11, 2026
Georgia, News, Safe road infrastructure
PfRS introduces iRAP and its approaches to road safety to Georgian Technical University students
On 24 June 2026, representatives of the Partnership for Road Safety Foundation (PfRS) delivered a presentation to a group of 30 students and academic staff at the Faculty of Transport Systems and Mechanical Engineering of the Georgian Technical University to highlight the work of the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and its global approach to planning, assessing, and improving infrastructure.
July 27, 2026
Kyrgyzstan, News, Safe road infrastructure
Kyrgyz Republic approves new Safe and Inclusive Road Design Guidance
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has formally approved the use of our new Road Safety Design Guidance.
March 13, 2026
Children's Road Safety, Kyrgyzstan, News, Safe road infrastructure
Budenovka school takes first steps to becoming a model for safer school zones in Kyrgyzstan
The initiative marks the first time that Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) recommendations have been implemented in Kyrgyzstan
September 2, 2025
Kyrgyzstan, News, Road Safety Governance and Capacity Building, Safe road infrastructure, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
New guidance on safe and inclusive road design published for road engineers and infrastructure designers in Central Asia
The guidance has been developed in close cooperation with national stakeholders and with input from the ADB, EBRD and EIB – with financial support provided by the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF).
June 26, 2025
Kyrgyzstan, News, Safe road infrastructure, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Training series on road safety engineering standards emphasises need for holistic approach in Central Asia
EASST joins project partners iRAP and the International Road Federation (IRF) in hosting a series of three training sessions for engineers and road safety practitioners across Central Asia.
April 28, 2025
Kyrgyzstan, News, Safe road infrastructure, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Stakeholders review local road design standards for safer and more inclusive roads in Central Asia
Ministry of Transport representatives and other stakeholders from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan meet in Tashkent to review and improve local road design standards for safer and more inclusive roads across Central Asia.
November 26, 2024
Armenia, News, Safe road infrastructure
Roundabout gets pedestrian friendly infrastructure upgrades in Yerevan, Armenia
We have been working with our local partner to upgrade infrastructure near the roundabout connecting the Artashat Highway with Arin Berd Street in Yerevan, Armenia.
May 20, 2024
Active Travel and Healthy Streets, News, Safe road infrastructure, Tajikistan
Introducing Tactical Urbanism concepts in Tajikistan
Young Generation of Tajikistan (YGT) organise an introduction to Tactical Urbanism for road engineers and engineering students, as well as key road safety stakeholders from the Ministry of Transport and Traffic Police in Tajikistan.
May 14, 2024
Kyrgyzstan, News, Road Safety Governance and Capacity Building, Safe road infrastructure, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
EASST, iRAP and IRF join forces with UNESCAP to update road design standards in Central Asia
Improved road design standards across the CAREC countries is the goal of a new UN ESCAP project being implemented by iRAP, EASST, and the IRF.
March 1, 2024
Active Travel and Healthy Streets, Kyrgyzstan, News, Safe road infrastructure
School communities feel significantly safer after road safety upgrades in Bishkek
Infrastructure can have an important impact on guiding pedestrian and driver behaviour. This must be an important consideration when developing a road safety strategy.
June 29, 2023
Active Travel and Healthy Streets, News, Safe road infrastructure
Project Launch 🚀 Step by Step: EASST Safe Crossings Initiative
Step by Step: EASST Safe Crossing Initiative implements small-scale pedestrian infrastructure interventions for high impact: transforming unsafe roads into safe, accessible, and liveable public spaces.
May 16, 2023