Month: June 2026

On 24 June 2026, the Italian Automobile Club (ACI), through the Filippo Caracciolo Foundation, organised the research meeting “Sustainable Mobility and Urban Road Safety: New Challenges for Public Policies” in Rome.

The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss the implications of the ongoing mobility transition on urban road safety, with particular attention to the comparative safety performance of electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engine vehicles.

A central element of the meeting was the presentation of the study “Comparative Analysis of Urban Road Accident Risk: A Comparison between Electric, Hybrid and Internal Combustion Vehicles”, which examined accident risk profiles through an integrated analysis of crash and vehicle fleet data.

Among the invited speakers were Luca Persia (FERSI President) and Davide Shingo Usami (CTL, Italy) who contributed to the panel discussion alongside representatives from ACI, ISTAT, Motus-E, Roma Capitale, the insurance sector, and academia. The debate explored key issues related to technological innovation, interactions with vulnerable road users, the role of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and the effectiveness of infrastructure measures in improving urban safety.

The event provided an important opportunity to exchange evidence-based perspectives on the challenges and opportunities arising from the transition towards more sustainable mobility systems, reinforcing the importance of research-informed policies to improve road safety across Europe.

On 23 June 2026, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) published its 20th Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Annual Report, providing an overview of road safety trends across 31 European countries and assessing progress towards the EU target of halving road deaths by 2030.

The report reveals that road safety progress in Europe remains uneven. While some countries are on track to achieve the 2030 target, most are falling behind. Since 2019, road deaths in the European Union have decreased by 15%, well below the 31% reduction required at this stage to remain on course. In 2025 alone, road deaths fell by only 2%, leaving the EU significantly behind its planned trajectory.

The report highlights notable achievements in several countries. Poland recorded the largest reduction in road deaths since 2019 (-43%), while Belgium (-31%) and Denmark (-32%) are among the countries currently on track to meet the 2030 target. Norway and Sweden remain the safest countries in Europe, with 19 road deaths per million inhabitants, compared to the EU average of 43.

Beyond fatalities, the report underlines the persistent challenge of serious road injuries, which continue to affect more than 100,000 people annually across the EU. ETSC also warns against proposals that could weaken existing vehicle safety standards and calls for stronger implementation of the Safe System approach, enhanced enforcement measures, improved data collection, and continued investment in road safety.

The full report is available at this link.

The European Road Safety Charter (ERSC) has launched the Call for Applications for the Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2026, recognising and celebrating outstanding initiatives that contribute to improving road safety across Europe. The awards will be presented during the EU Road Safety Conference, scheduled to take place on 23 November 2026 at the Charlemagne Building in Brussels.

The initiative aims to highlight successful actions developed by Charter members and promote the exchange of good practices across the European road safety community. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their initiative addressed a specific road safety challenge and achieved measurable results.

Applications are invited in five categories:

• At Work – initiatives improving road safety for employees, company fleets, and work-related travel;
• Education – projects raising awareness and developing road safety skills;
• Technology – innovative technological solutions supporting safer mobility;
• Urban – measures making cities and towns safer for all road users;
• Vulnerable Road Users – actions protecting cyclists, pedestrians, users of personal mobility devices, and other vulnerable groups.

The application deadline has been extended to 24 June 2026 (12:00 CET).

Participation is open to members of the European Road Safety Charter. Organisations not yet registered can join the Charter before submitting their application.

For further information on eligibility, application procedures, and submission guidance, please consult the European Road Safety Charter website.