IRF India Chapter in Association with Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) has taken initiative for delivering Certification Courses for “Road Safety Auditors”. With the aim of building capacity for road safety audit works in the country (i.e. India) by creating trained experts for road safety audit works and to certify them for international level recognition, two courses were organized successfully back to back in first two weeks of February 2010. These training courses were organized in two consecutive weeks during 1st to 5th February and 8th to 12th February 2010. The training has been imparted by both ARRB and Indian experts. The training courses had special requirement for entry qualifications, and then 90% attendance and passing of an evaluation test of the auditing skills developed by the trainees. A Certificate has been issued to each trained auditor, who fulfilled all the special requirements, by the ARRB and IRF (India) jointly. These auditors will be carrying out the RSA in the country in coming time.The trainees were selected based on educational background, past training and the experience. Those who have a degree in Civil Engineering or post-graduate degree or diploma in Traffic Engineering/Highway Engineering/Transportation Engineering etc or at least 10 years of experience in related work were eligible for the certification course.The course material was designed jointly by ARRB and IRF (India), and the course was structured for appropriate development of RSA skills in the participants.The two courses are attended by a total of 50 participants (18 participants in the first course and 32 participants in the second). The faculty / experts were:Mr. Richard Jois, ARRBProf. P. K. Sikdar, IRF (India)Mr. R. K. Bajpai, ICT Pvt. Ltd.Mr. Jacob George, ICT Pvt. Ltd.Dr. Nishi Mittal, CRRIDr. S. Velmurugan, CRRIDr. K. Ravinder, CRRIThe courses had exclusive components of practical audit works in groups guided by mentors, which provided real world audit experience to the participants.Through strict attendance and evaluation test 47 paticipants have been certified as auditors, while 3 participants have received certificate of participation as they did not meet the qualification and experience criteria for selection to the Auditors’ Course, but wanted to attend anyway. The fee charged for the course was a subsidized amount of Indian Rupees 35,000 per candidate.The course was conducted with strict requirement of the attendance as 90% minimum and a pass in the final evaluation test. All the participants for the certification courses fulfilled the requirements at a level much above the requirements. The course material is given to the participants at the beginning of the course as a bound volume. In addition, they have been given a CD with complete set of course materials. Further, they have been given the Austroad RSA Checklists and the Checklist of Draft IRC Manual for Road Safety Audit. The courses have been supported by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, International Road Federation (India), and gTKP(Global Transport knowledge Partnership financially in addition to the course fee charged from the participants.

The 16th IRF World Road Meeting will be held in Lisbon from 25 to 28 May 2010, and will be attended by major international players from the road sector. Roads and their users, the role of roads in trade and life, roads and their impact on society; these are issues needing answers, both now and in the future. The aim of the 16th IRF World Road Meeting is to provide a forum for debates, discussions and proposals leading to tomorrow’s solutions.

IRF India chapter held its 5th Regional Conference on Road Safety from 25-26 November 2010 in New Delhi, India. Themed ‘Institutional Arrangements for Reduction of Road Fatalities’, the event attracted some 300 international participants.

An International policy on reduction of carbon emissions during road construction was launched in New Delhi by the International Road Federation. The IRF policy was released at simultaneous held events in Geneva, Washington DC, New Delhi, Africa, China, Australia and New Zealand. Mr Brahm Dutt former secretary ministry of roads and Highways while releasing the report in India said that “The road construction industry should develop innovative and eco friendly materials as well use recovered and recycled materials to further green the transport infrastructure and reduce the per capita carbon footprints in the country.” Mr Dutt said “Developing countries including India has to construct a huge network of roads in next 10 to 20 years coming years to reduce the travel time and distance for transporting people and products and other material from place to place. However, for each mile of these new but traditionally constructed roads,thousands of tons of materials such as aggregate stone,concrete,asphalt and steel are needed, let alone all of the diesel fuel required to power the construction equipment and to transport materials to and from the project site. This not only eats up precious natural resources but emit tones of pollution.” Mr Dutt said that “ There is great need develop green highways and roads with less damaging way by recovering and recycling existing in situ materials and utilising specially engineered binders to produce effective stabilised building materials that enable existing waste streams like fly ash in the road construction. Now is the time to embrace a new way to design, plan, build and maintain road infrastructure, consistent with green road building practices.” Mr KK Kapila chairman of International Road Federation speaking on the occasion “International Road Federation is taking action and leading the way to meet the calls for a greener transport system, the IRF Policy Statement on the Environment places in perspective the crucial contribution that need to be made to through safe and sustainable road infrastructure resolve to be at the vanguard of efforts to further improve the environmental performance of the road sector.” Mr Kapila added that “The major highlights of the IRF policy are Safeguard the environment to the maximum extent possible,Mitigate any adverse effects through pro-active consideration of environmental issues at every stage of planning and implementation,Manage and use resources efficiently, encourage and provide incentives for ongoing innovation, so as to continually promote better environmental performance. IRF believes, however, that,if widely adopted and wisely applied, these recommendations will prove that economic development and protection of the environment need not be irreconcilable goals; and that viable green road infrastructure is today a reality.” He said that “In keeping with IRF’s overall approach characterised by initiatives such as the CHANGER greenhouse gas calculator software the Policy Statement is intended as a catalyst to raise awareness, promote immediate practical action,demonstrate the inherent ‘triple bottom line’ benefits and most of all, inspire further innovation throughout the sector.”

IRF India Chapter in association with Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) had organized Certification Courses for Road Safety Auditors in 2011. These courses have been highly appreciated both in India and abroad.

Intertraffic will make its debut in India with the Intertraffic India exhibition to be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 3rd to 5th October 2011. Jointly organized by Amsterdam RAI and the IRF, the three day event will showcase products and services pertaining to infrastructure, ITS traffic management, parking, road safety and allied subjects. The 6th IRF Regional Conference on Road Safety will be held alongside Intertraffic India.

The 6th Conference in the IRF Regional Conference Series aims to address the critical issue of the requirements of safer roads through the theme of "Road Safety Strategy in India - Action Plan".

The latest in the highly successful series of Regional Conferences on Road Safety organised by IRF's India Chapter was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 1-2 November. Following previous gatherings devoted to Design, Construction & Operation of Roads, Mobility & Safety in Road Transport, Accident Prevention, Institutional Arrangements for the Reduction of Road Fatalities and a Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan for India, this year's event provided a high-level, international platform for addressing a comprehensive range of issues relating to Road Safety on Urban and Rural Roads. Supported by:

The 8th Conference in the IRF Regional Conference Series aims to address the critical issue of the requirements of safer roads through the theme of "Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility.'

Intertraffic India 2013, an International Exhibition, to be held at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida from 3rd to 5th October 2013 is jointly organized by Amsterdam RAI and IRF India Chapter. The three day event will showcase products and services pertaining to (i) Infrastructure Management (ii) ITS Technology (iii) Traffic Management (iv) Parking Systems (v) Road Safety and (vi) other allied subjects.The 8th IRF Regional Conference on Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility will be held alongside the Intertraffic India 2013. Excellent business & networking opportunity The Indian economy has been one of the fastest growing economies. The infrastructure sector continues to enjoy the favour of the government since the liberalization of the economy two decades back. 12th Plan has proposed an investment of US$ one trillion equivalent, and road development is recognized as an essential component to sustain India’s economic growth trajectory. This consequently promises huge road transport and traffic demand scenarios. Combination with the IRF Regional Conference and the involvement of local, regional and national road authorities and other stakeholders makes Intertraffic India 2013 an outstanding business opportunity for latest technologies available around the world. Smart infrastructure for development The Intertraffic India 2013 exhibition will give an opportunity to experience the best technologies that are working in India and elsewhere in the world to provide best safety and efficiency through state-of-the-art products and solutions for traffic management, parking control, ITS, toll management, human and vehicle safety, road furniture, and environment. Fast growth in the economy, has led to huge demand for parking in the major cities in India, as the concentration of 2 and 4 wheeled vehicles is in large and second order cities. Innovative parking technology and design options only can save the cities from becoming a surface parking lot. Thus, advanced technology and other innovative specific parking solutions shall have to be adopted, like computerised and automated parking lots for transport terminals, airports, railway stations, and for shopping malls / markets, multiplexes, multi-storied housing and office complexes, educational institutes, bus terminals, etc. Why exhibit at Intertraffic India? Intertraffic India 2013 will be a prominent platform for both Indian and international suppliers. You can introduce your latest products and services and meet with potential and existing customers. It’s a great opportunity to stay abreast of market demands and network with other players in the industry. The Indian business culture generally requires face-to-face business conduct. Moreover, the strong loyalty tendency will benefit companies that build brand awareness the earliest. Here are some other key reasons to exhibit: • Tremendous growth of economy and population• Biggest Pan Indian network platform for traffic professionals• Stricter implementation of enforcement for traffic safety and management• Increased demands for mobility infrastructure enhancement• Ambition for state of the art approach of mobility measures• Major airport developments under implementation• Focus on smart and sustainable mobility solutions• Fast growing demand for traffic management, traffic safety and technology to comply with international standards;• Excellent opportunity to find manufacturers in search of distributors and vice versa Exhibitor profile The exhibition will showcase the products and services of manufacturers, suppliers, planners and consultancy firms dealing in amongst others the following areas:-ITS Technology and Traffic Management-Communication-Telematics-ITS Technology-Smart Card Technology-Warning Systems-Fare and toll Systems-Emergency Systems-Passenger Information System-Area Traffic Control-Urban Planning-Safety-Traffic Signs-Traffic Lights-Crash Cushions-Barrier Systems-Cones-Speed Humps-Safety Clothing-Emergency Equipment-Infrastructure-Public Lighting-Road Construction, Maintenance-Rail Technology-Tunnel Technology-Road Equipment-Road Markings-Street Furniture-Reflective Materials-Parking-Parking Systems-Parking Garages-Ticketing-Barriers-Entrance Control Systems-Visual Systems-Environment-Environment Pollution Measurement Equipment-Environment Sensors Control Devices Come into contact with key buyers! Decision makers and senior advisors from private ventures, contractors, local, national and international authorities are invited to attend the show, such as:• National, Regional and Local Government• Police• National highways and Airport Authorities• Municipal Corporations• Infrastructure Construction and Contracting Companies and Concessionaires• Consultancy Firms• System Integrators• Manufacturers• Builders and Developers• Dealers and Agents• Fleet Operators Intertraffic, a global brand with global reach Intertraffic is recognised worldwide as the number one trade fair formula in the infrastructure, ITS, traffic management, safety and parking sectors. Since its launch in 1972, Intertraffic Amsterdam has become the meeting place of choice for professionals from around the world. Its success has led to spin-off regional exhibitions in a.o. Turkey, China and India. Each event in the Intertraffic portfolio offers a comprehensive overview of international and local products, services and solutions, and a powerful impulse for knowledge transfer. The Intertraffic name is synonymous with top quality events.