Organisation 
Institute for Transport Sciences and Quality Control in Building (KTI)
Country
Hungary
Contact
otvos.viktoria@kti.hu / barna.eva@kti.hu
Who is the KTI Institute for Transport Sciences, and what is your role as a Charter Ambassador?
The KTI is Hungary's leading professional institution in the fields of transportation and construction. Our mission is to contribute to the development of a safe, sustainable, and livable transportation system and build environment through research, development, quality control, certification, and expert services. Our institute has been serving policy and technical decision-making for more than 85 years.
As Charter Ambassador, KTI connects the European Road Safety Charter with its Hungarian members, supports road safety initiatives, and encourages the sharing of good practices and project ideas.
Why did you decide to join the European Road Safety Charter?
KTI joined the Charter to actively support the European "Vision Zero" goal of eliminating fatal road accidents. As a national ambassador, we aim to adapt international best practices to the Hungarian context and foster a strong culture of safety.
What are your main focus areas and current projects?
In the field of transportation, through our research, development, organizational, regulatory support, certification, training, and examination activities, as well as through data and analyses, we contribute to informing transportation policy decisions, improving transportation safety, and promoting sustainable mobility.
Who do you collaborate with?
We work closely with government decision-makers, local municipalities, educational institutions, and civil society organizations. This broad, multi-level collaboration ensures that our road safety initiatives reach all segments of society effectively.
What advice would you give to organisations working on road safety?
Organizations should always base their interventions on solid data and scientific research to ensure their efforts have maximum impact. It is crucial to build active, cross-sector partnerships, as road safety is a shared responsibility that no single entity can solve alone.