Since 1908, the World Road Congress has been the premier international event for roads and road transport. This XXIVth edition will present current research and best practice, provide a venue for discussion of advances in technology and practice and bring together road transport stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.
Past congresses have attracted over 3.000 delegates from across the world working in government, corporate and international associations. The Congress will showcase innovation, progress and new directions in all areas of road transport ranging from road safety, administration, infrastructure, sustainability and maintenance.
If you work, or have an interest, in any field of roads and roads transport the World Road Congress is a must for you to attend. You are invited to visit the host country, Mexico, discover its well known hospitality, culture, and ancient history. You will experience the joy and excitement of a place where tradition and modernity mix in a constant effervescence for your delight. The World Road Association (AIPCR/PIARC) since 1909 celebrates every four years, the World Road Congress, an event which invites professionals of roadsand transportation to present and discuss presentations betweenthe country members and looking forward to identify,develop and share responsible solutions for today’s problems.
An event that great personalities of the world of roads attend; general directors, first level executives of companies related with this activity, in all the world and that has counted with the presence of several dozens of ministers in charge of the road infrastructure and the transport by highways in their respective countries.
You are cordially invited to the celebration of the XXIV World Road Congress. The World Road Association waits for you in Mexico City from September 26th to 30th of 2011.
MOBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT: YOURS INVOLVEMENT
At the Congress, YOURS’ Director Mr Floor Lieshout will present a 20minute oral presenation on YOURS: Youth for Road Safety and our activities for the Decade of Action for Road Safety. Here, YOURS will be publishing a paper at the event about youth and road safety issues.