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PIARC (World Road Association) is a global forum for exchange of knowledge and experience on roads and road transport policies and practices

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Transport agencies are increasingly judged by more than projects delivered on time and budget.

PIARC’s new Literature Review explores how they can create public value through equity, sustainability, quality of life & public trust.

Discover the report:  https://t.co/bh0ugEw6LW

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PIARC Secretary General Patrick Malléjacq poses the question to Christos Xenophontos in our first podcast episode, Global Road Voices.

Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/GNCPaz6TEI

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🔴Save the date for PIARC’s International Workshop on Road Asset Management and Performance Improvement, taking place 17–19 April 2027 in Shanghai, China.

Join the international exchange on better-performing road networks.

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Last chance to register for the live PIARC Road Academy session next Tuesday!

Planning and design decisions can remove work zone hazards before crews arrive, making a greater impact than PPE alone.

Register now: https://t.co/ICAm3eefXH

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A road is more than the infrastructure itself. It is also the service it provides.

In the latest Café entre Caminos, PIARC Secretary General Miguel Caso Florez explains this broader perspective on PIARC’s field of activity.

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How can we improve road asset management for the future?

Join PIARC’s International Workshop on Improving Road Asset Management on 22 October 2026 in Portorož, Slovenia.

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The safest control is the one that removes the hazard before the crew arrives.

Join the PIARC Road Academy session Planning & Design: Managing Risk at the Source to explore how early design decisions can eliminate risks before work begins.

Register: https://t.co/ICAm3eefXH

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PIARC’s approach to international knowledge sharing has evolved over time. In the latest Café entre Caminos, Miguel Caso Florez reflects on how its activities have changed and why this approach is relatively recent.

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Bridges are key to resilient and sustainable transport networks.

Join the VIII International Bridge Seminar in Mérida, Mexico, 21–23 Oct 2026, and explore the future of bridge technology with experts from around the world.

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Most work zone risks are decided before construction begins. Join PIARC Road Academy Session 3, Planning & Design: Managing Risk at the Source, and learn how better planning creates safer work zones.

Register: https://t.co/ICAm3eefXH

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What does PIARC do?

In the latest Café entre Caminos, Secretary General Miguel Caso Florez explains how PIARC brings together global experts to share knowledge, develop technical guidance and support better road infrastructure worldwide.

Watch the interview:

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How can technology help build more resilient road infrastructure?

Join international experts in Prague to explore innovative solutions and practical experiences in disaster risk reduction and infrastructure resilience.

22 October 2026.

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🔴 PIARC's June Newsletter is now live!

Keep up with all the news, including all of our upcoming events, and many other things!

Read it here:

ENG: https://t.co/KIqo6rhLAU
FR: https://t.co/7NyTmuBpba
ESP: https://t.co/tDJ217AGGK

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How do we build safer, more resilient road tunnels?

Join the 3rd PIARC Intl Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety in Kraków (30 Sept–2 Oct 2026) to explore international best practices in tunnel planning, design, operation & maintenance: https://t.co/y7tEMvqcA2

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Safer work zones start long before construction begins.

Join the next PIARC Road Academy session, Planning & Design: Managing Risk at the Source (25 Aug 2026), and learn how better planning and risk management lead to safer projects.

Register: https://t.co/ICAm3eefXH

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Vous avez une idée ou une étude de cas à partager ? Soumettre votre résumé au XXVIIIe Congrès mondial de la Route est simple : 400 mots maximum. Déposez votre résumé avant le 31 août 2026. https://t.co/EPtm7W60KE

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Have an idea or case study to share? Submitting your abstract for the XXVIII World Road Congress is easy: just up to 400 words. Share your work with the global road community. Submit before 31 Aug 2026: https://t.co/EPtm7W60KE

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¿Tienes una idea o un caso de estudio que compartir? Presentar tu resumen para el XXVIII Congreso Mundial de la Carretera es muy sencillo: solo hasta 400 palabras. Envíalo antes del 31 de agosto de 2026: https://t.co/EPtm7W60KE

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When should roads be closed during extreme weather?

This PIARC briefing note examines global practices for road closures, helping road authorities improve safety, resilience & decision-making before, during & after extreme weather events.

Read it here: https://t.co/DV9FSymemt

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PIARC was pleased to take part in the XXV AMIVTAC Conference in Mexico, bringing together road sector leaders to discuss the future of transport infrastructure and its role in improving people's lives.