The European Road Safety Charter (ERSC) aims to engage a wide range of members and stakeholders —including companies, associations, local authorities, research institutions, universities, schools and individuals —at local, regional, national, and international levels across the EU.
Recognising the diverse priorities and challenges faced by its members, the ERSC has developed a tailored approach to communication and dissemination through the introduction of National Relays.
What are the National Relays?
National Relays serve as the ERSC's ambassadors within each Member State, ensuring that the Charter's message is effectively communicated and relevant to local contexts. These Relays make the ERSC more accessible, allowing potential members to connect with a familiar national stakeholder who understands their specific needs and speaks their language.
The ERSC team carefully selects the organisations that act as National Relays. They demonstrate expertise in road safety, excellent stakeholder network knowledge, a good understanding of national needs, and fluency in English and all relevant national languages. Many of the National Relays are research institutes and non-profit organisations.
National Relays support the Charter by:
- Promoting the Charter and its membership, sharing details about the ERSC goals and activities and encouraging organisations within their country to become a member and make commitments to road safety.
- Offering country-specific insights on road safety activities.
- Identifying good practices in Member States, helping to pinpoint effective road safety practices.
- Answering day-to-day member questions about the Charter.
- Spreading information and organising educational events on a national level.
The National Relays can be contacted here
For any questions on the work of the European Road Safety Charter, please contact our Helpdesk - ERSC-Helpdesk@ricardo.com