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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.

The results of the Transport Research Centre’s research have contributed to the new European technical specification CEN/TS 18194:2025, which standardises methods for assessing the acoustic properties of road surfaces. Czech research is thus helping to shape European rules in the field of road traffic noise.

The Transport Research Centre has joined the BA Sweeper project in cooperation with BringAuto. The project aims to develop an innovative solution for efficient, environmentally friendly, and safe cleaning of public and industrial spaces.

The number of cyclist accidents is rising, especially among e-bike and e-scooter users – last year, they accounted for almost 40% of cyclist deaths. BESIP urges increased caution, helmet use, and adherence to traffic rules.

CDV presents four new publications from the Post-Accident Care project, offering practical insights and concrete tools to improve support for people affected by road crashes. They focus on psychosocial assistance, communication among helping professionals, and making the system more understandable.

The Transport Research Centre is launching NOVA—return grants for researchers returning from a career break (maternity/paternity leave, caregiving, illness). We offer flexibility, a childcare allowance, a mentor, and team support. Pick up right where you left off!

The "Journey to a Dream" project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, has surveyed the accessibility of public fast-charging stations for wheelchair users. Alarmingly, only 15% of stations with a capacity of over 50 kW are fully accessible. You can find the results on an interactive map at cistadoprava.cz.

The Transport Research Centre is modernizing its IT infrastructure through the project “Ensuring the Cybersecurity of CDV Information Systems” under the National Recovery Plan. The project will enhance data protection and system resilience and ensure compliance with legislation, including NIS2.

On November 4, 2025, a seminar for the National Hydrogen Mobility Center project was held at the Transport Research Center in Brno. The event showcased the latest developments and trends in hydrogen transportation and brought together experts from research, industry, and government.