A UN Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026–2035 will kick off in November
2025, aiming to align transport systems with sustainability goals. We
welcome its launch just as we near the midpoint of the Decade of Action
for Road Safety 2021–2030. The new Decade of Sustainable Transport gives
Alliance members a broader platform to accelerate progress towards
halving road deaths and injuries.
Transport can only be sustainable if people are at the heart of it and
are safe while navigating their daily lives. Children crossing the road
while walking to school in Azerbaijan; market vendors cycling home in Zimbabwe; and grandparents walking to clinics in Argentina;
if these journeys remain dangerous, our transport system isn’t
sustainable, no matter how “green” or efficient it claims to be. By
ensuring safe journeys for these children, market vendors, and
grandparents alike, we put people first and strengthen environmental
stewardship, promote equity, and protect public health.
Road safety NGOs are often the bridge between global commitments and
local realities, and amplifying community voices. They play important
roles in ensuring accountability and monitoring the implementation of
evidence-based interventions, such as 30 km/h and traffic calming, that
are essential to sustainable transport planning. In this newsletter,
we focus on the Decade of Sustainable Transport and highlight the
critical linkages between road safety and sustainability. Read more. |
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NGOs advocating for safe and sustainable transport
modes—walking and cycling—at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on
Road Safety
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What is the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport?
The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026–2035 is a new global
initiative to align transport systems with sustainability goals. It was
declared by the UN General Assembly in December 2023 (Resolution
A/RES/78/148) and responds to the need for transport systems that
efficiently ensure access for all while protecting the environment. It
covers all modes of transport, including road, rail, sea, and air, and
movement of both people and goods.
Since the adoption of the resolution by UN Member States, the UN
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the five UN
Regional Commissions have been drafting the implementation plan with
inputs from governments, UN agencies, private sector and trade bodies,
and civil society organizations, including the Alliance and other road
safety partners.
We want people’s safety to be a core component of the plan, for
communities to be involved in transport decision-making that affects
their lives and journeys, and targets that can support accountability.
We are engaging with consultations to raise these elements of our Call
to Action, including through the Sum4All consortium, of which we are a
member, at the International Transport Forum 2025 Summit, and the recent
UN Capacity Building Workshop on Sustainable Transport organized by UN
DESA.
A formal launch of the implementation plan to kick off the Decade of
Sustainable Transport is set for 26 November 2025 during World
Sustainable Transport Day. Find out more. |
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Astra Bonini leading a session at the United Nations Capacity Building Workshop on Sustainable Transport
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Road safety and the Decade of Sustainable Transport
“Safer roads are greener roads and they’re essential for a just
transition to sustainable mobility. A truly sustainable transport system
must protect its users, especially children, pedestrians, cyclists, and
public transport users. The Decade of Sustainable Transport recognizes
this and will align with the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for
Road Safety (2021–2030).” — Astra Bonini, UN DESA.
The Alliance interviewed Astra Bonini, Chief, Integrated Policy Analysis
Branch, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, UN DESA,
coordinating the development of the implementation plan for the Decade
of Sustainable Transport.
She emphasized that road safety is a fundamental factor in the Decade of
Sustainable Transport because protecting road users is key for
sustainable transport and safer roads drive sustainability and climate
action. She noted that building protected walking and cycling paths,
enforcing lower speed limits, and implementing traffic calming measures
not only save lives but shift people away from cars and promote active
transport. This cuts emissions, improves air quality, and makes cities
more livable.
Astra explained that the Decade of Sustainable Transport offers an
additional opportunity for road safety NGOs to influence global and
national agendas to improve safety on the roads. “During the Decade,
NGOs can play a critical role in advocacy, awareness-raising, and
holding decision-makers accountable,” she says. “They can also help
shape policies, support victims, and ensure that safety is not sidelined
in the rush for infrastructure development.” Read more.
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Mobility Snapshots in Ecuador: Using data for safe and sustainable streets
During the 2025 UN Global Road Safety Week, Movidana—a member of the
Alliance and the Global Youth Coalition—mobilized youth volunteers
across eight cities in Ecuador. These volunteers used Mobility Snapshots
to document unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, gathering
vital evidence to drive local advocacy.
To strengthen its Mobility Snapshot advocacy, the NGO applied AI prompts
from a toolkit produced by YOURS for the campaign. The AI prompt
provides an instruction to turn a real street photo into an “after”
image by adding priority interventions and show how the street can
become safer and more inclusive.
Movidana further strengthened its advocacy by independently conducting a
peak hour efficiency test using the Measurement of Efficiency by Mode
of Transport/Medición de Eficiencia por Modo de Transporte (MEMT), which
measures how effectively different transport modes move people through a
given street or intersection during the busiest hour of the day. This
helped them provide evidence that cycling was the most efficient mode of
transport during peak hours at those intersections.
Movidana is using its findings to advocate with municipal leaders to
reimagine safe and inclusive infrastructure for pedestrians and
cyclists. This has led to commitments from some municipal governments to
fast track the adoption of evidence-based interventions such as
pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures, and protected bike
lanes. Read more.
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Annual report 2024 cover page
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Annual report 2024
In 2024, Alliance member NGOs continued to hold governments accountable,
advocate for safer roads, and empower their communities. The Alliance
supported them by building capacity, amplifying voices, and
strengthening the global network.
Our Annual Report 2024 highlights the achievements of our members and
how, together, we are driving progress toward safer mobility. Read
inspiring stories from NGOs on the ground, key insights from the
Mobility Snapshots, and recent Accountability Toolkit successes.
Read the annual report.
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Alliance family photo at the Eighth Global Meeting in El Salvador
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Seeking our next Global Meeting host
The Alliance is looking for a host for our next Global Meeting of
Nongovernmental Organizations Advocating for Road Safety and Road
Victims (Global Meeting). If you have engagement with a government
agency or other organization that has the experience and capacity to
facilitate international gatherings of similar reach and impact, please
share the Expression of Interest with them or put us in contact.
Since 2011, the Alliance has organized Global Meetings in eight
countries (Belgium, the United States, Turkey, Morocco, Malaysia,
Greece, Hungary, and El Salvador). Meetings are organized by the
Alliance in collaboration with a host, which is normally the national
road safety agency and WHO. Over the past 15 years, we have convened
more than 1,500 delegates from more than 60 countries.
The Global Meeting in 2027 will explore connections and joint agendas
between the Decade for Sustainable Transport and the Decade of Action
for Road Safety. Hosting is an opportunity for a committed host to
demonstrate leadership in road safety and sustainable mobility, and to
gain international recognition. Read the Expression of Interest.
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