Vision Zero for the Balkans 2022

The end of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety in 2020 marks the start of new forms of international collaboration to avert the continuing and growing epidemic of road traffic injuries, responsible for 1,350,000 fatalities per year. Key to the success of further efforts is the acknowledgement that no level of death or serious injury is acceptable. Taking human fallibility and vulnerability into account must thus become paramount priorities for all actors of the road transport system.

The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is fully committed to supporting efforts to translate Bulgaria's “Vision Zero” commitment into a tangible policies and design guidelines.

• Promote the uptake of “Vision Zero” policies and make a compelling case for safety investments
• Identify opportunities for enhanced cross-border cooperation on road corridors & transit traffic
• Focus on risk factors and road deficiencies that lead to injuries among vulnerable road users
• Review how advanced technology can be leveraged to support traffic safety
• Showcase proven active and passive safety solutions
• Support stakeholder alignment

• Road & Transportation Agency Executives
• Federal & State Public Officials
• Regional Transportation Authorities
• Road Safety Engineers & Auditors
• Private Consultants & Contractors
• Infrastructure Developers
• Infrastructure Funds / Financial Institutions
• Technical Advisors, Insurers, Modelers
• Suppliers and Distributors of Road Safety Products