Updates

Long holiday journeys begin before you even leave home. In the Hospodářské noviny podcast, Pavel Řezáč explains why proper preparation and rest are essential for safe driving.

How can we move Czech mobility from ambitious strategies to tangible results? Join us on October 1, 2026, at the “Clean Transportation: From Plans to Action” conference at the Ministry of Transportation. Discuss the future of our mobility with experts at this free event.

The Transport Research Centre has introduced accredited analytical methods for hydrogen fuel quality control in line with international standards, supporting the safe development of hydrogen mobility.

Fatigue, heat and traffic congestion can affect drivers more than the condition of their vehicle. Pavel Řezáč from the Transport Research Centre explained how to prepare for safer holiday travel.

How should drivers prepare for a long journey, when is it time to take a break, and why is fatigue behind the wheel so dangerous? Pavel Řezáč discussed safe holiday travel on Czech Television's Dobré ráno.

We invite you to an international conference on the use of alcohol interlocks, which will take place on June 30, 2026, at the Senate in Prague, featuring leading domestic and European experts. Come discuss modern tools to combat drunk driving and see this technology in action during a hands-on demonstration.

When standard instruments failed to detect chromium compounds in the air, Romana Michalicová refused to settle for a compromise. She modified a high-performance chromatograph herself, thereby eliminating errors and achieving completely accurate measurements. Read how her scientific ingenuity made it possible to accurately monitor previously invisible risks.

A CDV study revealed that non-exhaust traffic emissions are a significant source of chromium in Brno’s air. The research also described seasonal changes in the occurrence of health-relevant chromium species in particulate matter.

A new international meta-analysis confirms that 30 km/h speed interventions reduce crashes, injuries and vehicle speeds. The greatest benefits are achieved through area-wide schemes combined with traffic-calming measures.