The Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety took place from February 18 to 20, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco. The Government of Morocco and the World Health Organization co-hosted it and had the presence of leaders from 50 countries to deliberate on concepts to reduce global road crashes and deaths. The conference offered a forum for experts, policymakers, and advocates to share innovative solutions and pledges towards achieving safer roads in the world.
A Session to Remember: Safer Urban Streets for Active Mobility and Multimodal Transport
One of the highlight sessions, "Safer Urban Streets for Active Mobility and Multimodal Transport: Slower Speeds, Faster Action" (Feb 19, 2025, Ambassador Auditorium), explored how cities can improve road safety by prioritizing walking, cycling, and public transport. This session featured urban mobility thought leaders to share insights on global trends and challenges in making streets safe for all.
Key Topics discussed on the session:
Introduction to Active Mobility: Emphasizing the importance of walking and cycling in improving road safety and urban mobility.
Path Alliance Update: Progress on the global Path Alliance, with 65% of countries now adopting walking policies.
Research on Active Travel: Alarming statistics revealed that pedestrian and cyclist fatalities remain high, despite overall improvements in road safety.
Safety of Walking and Cycling: A call for better urban design and more space for pedestrians and cyclists to improve safety.
Policy Gaps: Highlighting the need for national policies focused on enhancing safety for vulnerable road users.
Public Transport & Active Mobility: The relationship between improved walkability and increased public transport use was discussed.
Don't miss this critical conversation!
This session is a must-watch if you are passionate about road safety, sustainable cities, or active mobility. World leaders explore the newest research, effective policy approaches, and concrete actions governments and communities can implement to build safer, more sustainable streets.
Watch the full session here and be inspired to make a difference
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