Updates

The Post-Accident Care project is now part of the Záchranka app, offering quick access to information, contacts and support for people affected by road crashes when they need it most.

The study analyzes skid resistance development and its relation to pavement texture and traffic load, highlighting the role of aggregate quality and alternative parameters.

Pavel Havránek from CDV appeared on Headline, discussing cyclist safety. While serious injuries are decreasing in Czechia, they are rising in the EU. He also highlighted data underreporting and the role of infrastructure and helmets.

The study presents a methodology for using virtual tracks in autonomous vehicle navigation, highlighting benefits for accuracy and safety in GNSS-limited environments and outlining key technical and legislative aspects of deployment.

CDV acts as the national Ambassador of the European Road Safety Charter, connecting Czech stakeholders with European road safety initiatives.

CDV is again involved in the DIM 2026 conference, where its expert Roman Ličbinský will also speak.

CDV contributed to the ORLEN EV Report 2026, the first comprehensive, data-driven overview of electromobility and infrastructure development in the Czech Republic.

Prof. Karel Pospíšil returns as Director of the Transport Research Centre, having previously led the institution between 2007 and 2016.

Interest in electric vehicles in the Czech Republic is growing steadily, driven by long-term factors such as price, availability, and infrastructure.