Europe launches new phase of EU Road Safety Exchange programme

March 18, 2026

A new programme implemented by ETSC on behalf of the European Commission places stronger emphasis on the role of cities and regions. Many of the decisions that shape road safety today – including speed limits on city streets, the design of junctions and crossings, and the management of micro mobility – are taken by local authorities.

The new programme also addresses emerging risks. As technologies such as automated vehicles, digital enforcement and AI-driven mobility policies develop rapidly, authorities across Europe face new challenges in integrating innovation while keeping roads safe, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.

By strengthening cooperation between national governments, regions and cities, and by sharing practical experience across Europe, EURSE III aims to accelerate progress towards the EU’s goal of halving road deaths by 2030.