Connecting road safety leaders and technical experts worldwide.
The Global Road Safety Leadership Institute (GRSLI) offers a suite of leadership training courses. These courses are co-developed and delivered by the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU), with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Since 2016, these programs have trained over 1,000 road safety professionals across more than 80 low- and middle-income countries to build capacity for designing, advocating for, and implementing data-driven traffic safety policies.
"The course opened my eyes to an entirely new world of road safety thinking. It introduced me to the Safe System Approach in a way that fundamentally changed how I view road crashes, infrastructure, and the role of institutions in preventing death on our roads."
Uganda • GRSLC 2023
"I am now part of a global community of road safety leaders committed to a shared vision of moving towards zero loss of lives. This experience has equipped me with sharper tools, deeper knowledge, and renewed conviction to keep going."
Kenya • GRSLC 2026
"A one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn and exchange with public health and road safety specialists on ways to tackle the leading cause of death for children and young adults all over the world."
France • GRSLC 2026
By defending bike lanes, Toronto’s residents are pushing for a shift to active transport that reduces vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions, while also creating safer, dedicated space that lowers the risk of traffic injuries. The fight demonstrates how infrastructure that prioritizes cyclists can advance Vision Zero goals and climate resilience by encouraging low‑carbon mobility.
Read Full SourceThe study argues that fewer cars directly lower traffic fatalities, aligning with Vision Zero goals, while simultaneously decreasing vehicle emissions and improving climate resilience. By shifting to lower car volumes, cities can promote active transport, reduce infrastructure strain from extreme weather, and achieve both safer roads and lower carbon footprints.
Read Full SourceThe rise of unregulated e‑motos increases road‑traffic deaths, challenging Vision Zero goals, yet these vehicles are electric and could reduce fossil‑fuel emissions if safely integrated. However, their illegal status and lack of safety standards undermine both climate resilience—by forcing reliance on potentially unsafe transport—and injury prevention, highlighting the need for coordinated regulation that protects users while preserving environmental gains.
Read Full SourceIf the highway trust fund runs out, road maintenance will lag, raising the risk of accidents and injuries. At the same time, reduced funding for transit—often financed by gas taxes—could push commuters back to cars, increasing emissions and undermining climate resilience efforts.
Read Full SourceThe article highlights how city and state policies that promote sprawl lead to longer commutes, increased vehicle miles traveled, and higher greenhouse gas emissions, undermining climate resilience efforts. At the same time, the expanded road network and greater reliance on cars elevate traffic fatalities, directly impacting road safety and Vision Zero goals.
Read Full SourceExpanding housing density through zoning changes reduces the need for long commutes, lowering vehicle emissions and the number of miles driven. The resulting shift toward walking, cycling, and public transit also decreases traffic volume, thereby reducing the likelihood of road crashes and injuries.
Read Full SourceThe campaign to tear down bike lanes in Toronto would force more commuters onto motorized roads, increasing vehicle emissions and undermining climate‑resilience efforts. Simultaneously, it raises the risk of traffic injuries by reducing safe, low‑speed alternatives for pedestrians and cyclists, thereby compromising Vision Zero objectives.
Read Full SourceThe August glacier flood, driven by accelerated glacial melt linked to climate change, destroyed critical roadways and exposed communities to deadly traffic accidents. Rebuilding roads with climate‑resilient, sustainable materials reduces future flood damage and lowers the risk of injury and fatalities, thereby linking emissions mitigation with road safety.
Read Full SourceThe prospect of fleets of electric or hydrogen‑powered flying cars could lessen on‑road vehicle volumes, thereby lowering traffic fatalities and supporting Vision Zero goals. By shifting travel off congested streets, cities could become more walkable, encouraging active transport and reducing emissions, while also freeing ground infrastructure to better withstand extreme weather events.
Read Full SourceThe transition of Indonesia’s iconic angkot minibuses to electric power reduces greenhouse‑gas emissions and enhances climate resilience by lowering reliance on fossil fuels. Electrification also offers opportunities for improved vehicle safety—through modern braking systems, better vehicle stability, and reduced noise and heat—thereby contributing to injury prevention on Indonesia’s congested roads.
Read Full SourceA ballot measure to fund transit infrastructure would likely expand public transport options, lowering vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions while also reducing traffic congestion and collision risk. By encouraging a shift from private cars to mass transit, the policy supports climate resilience through lower emissions and enhances road safety by decreasing the number of vehicles on the road and the likelihood of injury.
Read Full SourceThe article argues that new parents should avoid car ownership, promoting walking, biking, and public transit. This shift lowers greenhouse gas emissions and improves climate resilience by reducing vehicle traffic, while also decreasing the number of road users and potential injury incidents, aligning with Vision Zero goals.
Read Full SourceThe protest against the removal of a bike lane underscores the dual benefits of active transport infrastructure: it lowers traffic fatalities by providing a safer, dedicated space for cyclists, and it cuts vehicle emissions, contributing to climate resilience. By preserving the lane, Toronto maintains a low‑carbon mobility option that also mitigates injury risk during extreme weather events when road conditions can worsen.
Read Full SourceBy tying regional climate plans to transportation investments, SB 1087 encourages the development of resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather while promoting safer, low‑emission modes of travel. The bill’s focus on sustainable communities reduces vehicle miles, cuts emissions, and lowers the risk of traffic fatalities, linking climate action directly to injury prevention.
Read Full SourceThe article links the proliferation of large SUVs and trucks to increased greenhouse gas emissions and greater road wear, which can accelerate infrastructure degradation during extreme weather events. Their larger mass and higher center of gravity raise collision severity, undermining Vision Zero goals, while the heavier vehicles also demand more robust, climate‑resilient road designs to mitigate damage from heat‑related pavement failure and flooding.
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