UN Decade Roadmaps Consultation Survey

UN Decade of Sustainable Transport Roadmaps Consultation Survey
Under the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), the International Road Federation (IRF), together with Arup, Australia National Transport Research Organisation, FIKA, Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, International Federation of Consulting Engineers, International Road Assessment Programme, ORIS Materials Intelligence, and World Wildlife Fund, has announced a commitment to accelerate the transition toward road systems that are more inclusive, safer, greener and more efficient for all. Read more

This commitment aims to deliver a series of roadmaps that diagnose key challenges and recommend policy, technical, financing and governance measures across four thematic areas:
- Inclusive roads that improve safe rural access, connect isolated communities to essential services and rebalance urban space to prioritise active and collective mobility.
- Safe roads aligned with the targets of the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety, embedding evidence-based safety principles and interventions into planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation.
- Green roads that advance decarbonisation and resilience, enabling low-emission vehicles and fuels, using sustainable materials, applying whole-life carbon management frameworks and biodiversity-sensitive planning using nature-based solutions.
- Efficient and smart roads that maximise value, safety and performance through digitalisation, automation and intelligent operations, supported by procurement and contractual frameworks that enable data-driven maintenance, logistics and traffic flow.
This survey seeks expert input to inform the development of the roadmaps. The survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

Each submission allows input on one thematic area. If you wish to contribute to more than one theme, you are welcome to complete and submit this form again.

We encourage concise responses. Where relevant, please kindly share links to publications, case studies, datasets or initiatives that may inform the Roadmaps.

This survey will be open until 15 March.

For any questions, please contact: Alice Yiu, Head of Advocacy and Outreach, IRF, ayiu@irfofficial.org.

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1. Thematic Focus
In this form, you may submit your response for one of the four thematic areas in the roadmap series. If you wish to contribute to more than one theme, multiple submissions are welcome. To recap, the four themes are:
- Inclusive roads that improve safe rural access, connect isolated communities to essential services and rebalance urban space to prioritise active and collective mobility.
- Safe roads aligned with the targets of the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety, embedding evidence-based safety principles and interventions into planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation.
- Green roads that advance decarbonisation and resilience, enabling low-emission vehicles and fuels, using sustainable materials, applying whole-life carbon management frameworks and biodiversity-sensitive planning using nature-based solutions.
- Efficient and smart roads that maximise value, safety and performance through digitalisation, automation and intelligent operations, supported by procurement and contractual frameworks that enable data-driven maintenance, logistics and traffic flow.
Inclusive roadsSafe roadsGreen roadsEfficient and smart roads
2. Trends, Targets and Indicators
What key facts, figures or recent evidence best illustrate the latest trends, challenges or progress in this thematic area?
For example, you may refer to statistics (e.g. percentage change in road fatalities, share of low-carbon materials used, rural access rates), investment trends, performance indicators, or findings from recent studies or evaluations. Kindly include links to the sources.
What examples of time-bound, quantitative targets would you recommend for this theme?
What measurable indicators should be used to track progress against these targets?
For example, indicators such as road fatality rates per 100,000 population, percentage of rural population with all-season road access, share of low-carbon materials in road construction, proportion of road networks covered by asset management systems, congestion levels etc.
Which international initiatives or platforms should be highlighted as a resource for road agencies to advance this thematic area?
3. Enabling Environment
3.1 Infrastructure Enablers
What key changes are needed in how roads are planned, designed, built or managed to advance this theme?
For example, this may include changes in design standards, material choices, maintenance practices, project appraisal methods, or asset management approaches.
Can you share examples of projects or initiatives that have worked well, particularly in low- and middle-income countries?
3.2 Technology Enablers
What technologies are already proven in practice and could be scaled up more widely to address this theme?
Please prioritise examples that are practical, affordable and suitable for adoption by road agencies, particularly for LMICs.
What emerging but promising technologies should be monitored, tested or piloted over the next decade to advance this theme?
Please explain briefly why they show potential.
3.3 Policy and Regulatory Enablers
What policies or regulations are needed to better integrate this theme into road projects?Type a question
4. Financing and Procurement Instruments
What financing or procurement instruments could accelerate progress in this theme?
What criteria should be included in the evaluation and procurement of road projects to better advance this theme?
5. Governance and Institutional Capacity
What are the common institutional or governance gaps that hinder progress, particularly in LMIC road agencies?
What training or skills development are most urgently needed to address these gaps?
Are there existing training programmes and initiatives that should be highlighted?
Final Reflections
Yes, to contribute data or case studies.Yes, as a peer reviewer.Yes, to participate in expert workshops (i.e. at the IRF Annual Conference, 16 - 18 November, Geneva).No, not at this time.Other

Thank you for your input! We sincerely appreciate your time and expertise to support our roadmaps.

Click here if you wish to submit another form to provide input on a different thematic area.

The Roadmaps are expected to be launched at the IRF 2026 Annual Conference, taking place from 16 to 18 November in Geneva. Please follow us and stay tuned for further updates.

For any further queries, please feel free to contact: Alice Yiu, Head of Advocacy and Outreach, IRF, ayiu@irfofficial.org.
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UN Decade of Sustainable Transport Roadmaps Consultation Survey

Your Contact Information

1. Thematic Focus

2. Trends, Targets and Indicators

3. Enabling Environment

3.1 Infrastructure Enablers

3.2 Technology Enablers

3.3 Policy and Regulatory Enablers

4. Financing and Procurement Instruments

5. Governance and Institutional Capacity

Final Reflections