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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.

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.

The Transport Research Centre is regularly involved in the preparation of the GCP Index, which annually evaluates road safety in cities. The 2025 results show Liberec as the safest regional city, while significant differences between cities remain.

The Czech Republic has been reducing road fatalities faster than the EU average. In 2025, the fatality rate reached 43 deaths per million inhabitants

CDV contributes to the Safe E-scooter project, highlighting the growing number of accidents and associated risks. Data show a significant increase in accidents and a strong impact of alcohol.

We invite you to the 12th Czech-Slovak conference Transport, Health and Environment, taking place on 22–23 September 2026 in Lednice. This year’s edition will focus on current challenges related to air quality, noise, and the environmental impacts of transport.