CDV acts as the national Ambassador of the European Road Safety Charter, connecting Czech stakeholders with European road safety initiatives.
The Transport Research Centre (CDV) has been actively involved for several years in the European Road Safety Charter, where it serves as the national Ambassador for the Czech Republic.
Led by the European Commission, the Charter represents the largest civil society platform dedicated to road safety in Europe. It brings together more than 4,000 organisations – including public authorities, research institutions, companies, and NGOs – all committed to improving road safety.
What is the European Road Safety Charter
The European Road Safety Charter connects organisations across Europe that are committed to taking action in the field of road safety. It provides a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging best practices, and fostering collaboration across countries and sectors.
The initiative aims to:
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support concrete actions to reduce road accidents and their consequences,
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raise awareness of road safety issues,
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connect stakeholders and facilitate knowledge exchange,
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contribute to the EU’s goal of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030 and achieving zero fatalities by 2050.
CDV’s Role as an Ambassador
As a national Ambassador, CDV represents the Charter within the Czech Republic and helps translate European initiatives into local practice.
Our role includes:
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promoting the Charter and its activities at the national level,
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connecting organisations and sharing best practices,
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supporting stakeholders interested in joining the Charter,
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organising educational and awareness-raising activities,
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sharing Czech expertise and experience at the European level.
We also help Czech organisations present their work internationally and become part of a wider European road safety community.
Why This Matters
Road safety is one of the core areas of CDV’s long-term research and activities. Being part of the European Road Safety Charter allows us to:
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strengthen international cooperation,
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share research findings and evidence-based practices,
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contribute to systemic improvements in road safety,
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inspire more organisations to take an active role.
Our work is based on data and research, focusing on reducing road accidents and their impacts, including through initiatives such as Vision Zero and the “After Accident Care” programme.