The International Road Federation (IRF) in cooperation with the Turkish Road Association organized with great success the IRF World Congress 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15-18 October 2024. This conference with theme “Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future for All” served as a platform for global leaders, industry experts, academia, and diverse public and private stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions and collaborative efforts, addressing pivotal issues and exploring innovations within the road and mobility sectors.   

NTUA actively contributed with 7 innovative presentations:

•   Assessing the effectiveness of 30km/h speed limit in cities
•   Quantifying the impact of driver, vehicle and environment on crash risk using big data
•   Exploring the Influencing Factors of Active Commuting Choices for Work-Related Trips: The Case of Athens
•   Exploring the Relationship Between Unsafe Traffic Events and Crash Occurrences Using Smartphone App Data
•   Enhancing cyclist safety: Predictive analysis of injury severity and advocacy for evidence-based interventions
•  The ESRA initiative
•  Key results on vulnerable road users’ performance and attitudes across 39 countries