UN Road Safety

Are you a Student? 🎓This is your moment!!! #UbuntuForSafety #SafetyConference2026

We are proud to welcome the University of Cape Town School of Public Health, funded by the National Research Foundation, as a supporter of the World Safety Conference 2026. Join us in advancing safety through collaboration, research, and innovation. #UbuntuForSafety

🔔🔔We are proud to welcome Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of the supporters of the World Safety Conference 2026. If your organisation would like to play a role in shaping the conference through sponsorship or partnership, opportunities are still available.

#Ghana's new national road traffic act and safety standards will save lives. The new legislation covers drink-driving, motorcycle helmets and child safety restraints in vehicles. 👉 tinyurl.com/5fudkefa #RoadSafety A big thanks to @BloombergDotOrg for the support!

Every year, 1.9 million people die due to road traffic crashes, a preventable crisis. I thank @MikeBloomberg, @WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, and @Bloomberg Philanthropies for their steadfast support for global road safety.

Local impact in 700 cities. Global reach in 150 countries. One year of progress on the toughest challenges. Read more in @BloombergDotOrg's new Annual Report. bloomberg.org/annualreport/

Road crashes are a leading cause of death around the world. Our new $350 million commitment to the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety aims to change that. bit.ly/3QE4r6D

Urban Truth Collective and the Fight to Fix Misinformation About Bike Lanes, Traffic, and City Living. momentummag.com/urban-truth-co…

Meeting the goals of the #ParisClimateAgreement requires both rapid vehicle #electrification and a shift to walking, cycling, and public transit. Compact, transit-oriented cities combined with electric vehicles can dramatically cut emissions from urban passenger transport while creating healthier, more equitable places to live. 🌍 Download the #CompactCitiesElectrified report 👉 itdp.org/publication/th…

Message for NGOs, academia, youth, survivors: On 12 May, the President of the @UN General Assembly will convene an interactive multi-stakeholder hearing to prepare for the High-level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety (20-21 July).  More info : tinyurl.com/23cpwtcx

🚍 What defines great Bus Rapid Transit? The #BRT Standard (BRTStandard.org) is the global framework for designing and evaluating high-quality BRT systems—helping cities build corridors that boost ridership, improve performance, and support a cleaner environment. 🌍 Download the BRT Standard at itdp.org/publication/th…

WEBINAR, Apr 21: Walkability isn't just about infrastructure, it's about appeal. Join More Than A Sidewalk, jointly hosted by the @UrbanLandInst + America Walks, to explore strategies that transform streets into dynamic places. #ActivePeople Register: ➡️ buff.ly/rEI7S07

Cape Town is ready — Are you? ✈️ Plan ahead for a smooth Safety Conference experience!​ Click here to book: bit.ly/4s2HY0X​ #SafetyConference2026 #TravelTips #Accommodation

🚨🚨If you submitted an abstract, please check your email for the official notification, or reach out to us at programme@worldsafety.co.za ​ Tel: +27 87 821 1109 / 012 110 4080​ Get ready to share your research and insights with experts from around the world! 🌍​ #Safety2026

EARLY REGISTRATIONS EXTENDED TO 30 APRIL 202 Register Here: ​worldsafety.co.za/index.php/regi… Register today to save your spot and be part of the change. #SafetyConference2026 #RegisterNow

Student Registration Now Open to Learners Worldwide 🌍✨

Drivers — remind yourselves to give bicyclists some space. 🚗___🚴 Always keep a minimum of 3 feet between you and a cyclist on the road. *Be sure to check your state’s specific laws!

🚲 Ready to build a more bike-friendly city? Mastering the Cycling City is a self-paced online course designed for planners, practitioners, and advocates who want to make #cycling safer and more accessible for everyone. In just a few hours, explore real-world case studies, practical tools, and step-by-step guidance to transform urban mobility. Complete the course to earn a certificate and get invited to future live workshops. Start mastering the cycling city today 👉 itdp.org/course/masteri…

⭐ African Road Safety Charter comes into force! 🌍 The Charter is #Africa’s first continental and legally-binding #RoadSafety framework. It compels countries to take proven, life-saving actions to boost road safety to save lives. 👉 lnkd.in/etwjBY6W

A @UN High-Level Meeting on Improving Global #RoadSafety will be held on July 20-21. Hosted by @UN_PGA and @WHO, the theme is 'scaling up and accelerating implementation of commitments to halving road deaths and injuries by 2030.’ Read more 👉 lnkd.in/ei3S2gb3