The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today announced the launch of 17 road safety projects across 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The 17 projects were presented during a graduation ceremony for 36 participants from FIA Member Clubs and government authorities across Asia-Pacific, who have taken part in the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme.

An FIA University initiative, the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme is delivered in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), with the support of the FIA Foundation. It brings together FIA Member Clubs and government authorities to build capacity, learn side by side, and develop practical road safety projects that improve safety for everyone on the roads. Now deployed across the four FIA Mobility Regions, the programme is active across the world, engaging around 59 Member Clubs in 55 countries.

Developed by FIA Member Clubs and government authorities throughout the programme, the projects will benefit road users by addressing a range of road safety challenges across Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Participants in the programme completed 120 hours of e-learning covering 56 topics, attended three in-person seminars and developed their projects with guidance and mentorship from international road safety experts.

President of the FIA, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “Road safety is not an abstract issue. It is real and urgent. Too many people are losing their lives on roads across Asia Pacific and that is why this programme matters.

“Our Member Clubs are not only advocates of safer mobility, but drivers of real-world change. Their dedication to saving lives is an inspiration to us all and we look forward to seeing these initiatives grow.”

FIA Region II President, Augustus ‘Joe’ Ferreria said: “We live in one of the most diverse regions in the world, with road users facing unique road safety challenges every day.

“These projects demonstrate the breadth of expertise across our network, and I am proud to see the FIA Region II community taking the lead in developing innovative road safety solutions.” 

Director of UNITAR’s Division for People and Social Development, Alex Mejía said: “The dedication shown by participants throughout their learning journey in the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life programme has been remarkable.

“By collaborating across sectors and organisations, participants have created a road safety network across Asia-Pacific, committed to delivering safer mobility systems in their countries.”

Acting Executive Director of the FIA Foundation, Avi Silverman said: “The projects launched today are showing how experience and evidence-based actions can address real-world needs on the road.

“We look forward to seeing these projects continue to grow and develop as they help inform the future of road safety across the region and save lives.”

Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Graduate Projects:

Australia (Canberra)

• Institutions: Australian Automobile Association (AAA); Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts; ANCAP SAFETY.
• Project: Consumer Research into Supervised Driving Systems: Understanding Driver Knowledge, Obligations and the Safe Use of a Spectrum of Vehicle Automation in Australia.

Australia (Tasmania)

• Institutions: Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT); Tasmanian Government (Dept. of State Growth; Dept. for Education, Children and Young People).
• Project: “Alongside” – Creating safer young drivers through improved supervisor structural support: app testing, community engagement, practical training and evaluation.

Bangladesh

• Institutions: Automobile Association of Bangladesh; Ministry of Planning.
• Project: The Road Accident Central Database (RACD).

Cambodia

• Institutions: Automobile Association of Cambodia (AAC); Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT).
• Project: Safe Ride Cambodia: A Comprehensive Intervention Addressing Road Safety Issues among the Youth.

India

• Institutions: Federation of Indian Automobile Associations (FIAA); Western India Automobile Association (WIAA); BEST; Transport Dept.; Traffic Police Dept.
• Project: Road Safety Excellence for Public Transport Mobility Initiative.

Indonesia

• Institutions: Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI); National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC).
• Project: Integrating Heavy Vehicle Driver Training with Corporate Road Safety Management.

Japan

• Institutions: Japan Automobile Federation (JAF); Cabinet Office of Japan.
• Project: Advancing Safe School Commute Behaviours Through Data-Driven Road Safety Education.

Kyrgyzstan

• Institutions: Auto Motor Sport and Road Safety Federation (AMSRSF); Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Project: Safe School Zones Kyrgyzstan: A Data-Driven School Mobility and Road Safety Pilot Programme.

Mongolia

• Institutions: Mongolian Automobile Motorcycle Sports Federation (MAMSF); General Authority for Child and Family Development and Protection (GACFDP).
• Project: Safe Mobility for Every Ability – 4ALL Crossing: Inclusive Road Safety Learning and Mobility Programme for Children with Disabilities.

Nepal

• Institutions: Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA Nepal); Ministry of Physical Infrastructure & Transport (MOPIT).
• Project: Nepal Safe Driving Systems: Simulator Training, Capacity Development & Advocacy.

Philippines

• Institutions: Automobile Association Philippines (AAP); Land Transportation Office (LTO).
• Project: Project MORE YEARS: Mentoring, Organizing, Regulating, and Educating the Youth as Enthusiastic Advocates of Road Safety.

Singapore

• Institutions: Automobile Association of Singapore; Singapore Road Safety Council.
• Project: Drive Well 55+.

Sri Lanka

• Institutions: Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon); Road Development Authority (RDA).
• Project: Improvement of Road Safety at Pedestrian Crossings in Highly Pedestrianized Areas in Western Province of Sri Lanka.

Thailand

• Institutions: Royal Automobile Association of Thailand under Patronage (RAAT); Traffic Police Division, Royal Thai Police.
• Project: Safety Begins Young: Smart Mobility for Kids in Bangkok Schools.

Uzbekistan

• Institutions: National Autosport and Karting Federation of Uzbekistan (NAKFU); Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Project: National Programme for Mandatory Child Restraint Systems in Uzbekistan.

Vietnam (Hanoi)

• Institutions: Automobile Association of Vietnam (AA Vietnam); University of Transport and Communication (UTC).
• Project: AI-SHIELD: Artificial Intelligence for Safe Helmets, Injury Prevention and Evidence-Led Decisions for Young Motorcyclists.

Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)

• Institutions: AIP Foundation; Academy of Construction Strategy and Cadres Training, Ministry of Construction.
• Project: Strengthening road safety through capacity building and application of the Star Rating method in the Vietnam context.

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For media enquiries and more information about the road safety projects, please contact:

• George Mitchell, Mobility Communications Officer: gmitchell@fia.com
• Geri Sherwin, Director of Presidential & Mobility Communications: gsherwin@fia.com

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motorsport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 246 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motorsport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motorsport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.