Workshop on National Road Safety Strategy 2026–2030 marks UN Road Safety Week

The Ministry of Land Transport, in collaboration with the University of Mauritius, organised a consultative workshop to discuss the National Road Safety Strategy 2026–2030 and jointly reflect on the future of road safety in Mauritius, today in Réduit, in the context of the United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week.

The UN Global Road Safety Week is observed annually in May to raise awareness on road safety and promote actions towards safer roads. It is being held this year from 08 to 12 May under the theme ‘Safe Walking and Cycling for Sustainable Healthy Cities.’

The Minister of Land Transport, Mr Osman Mahomed, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Academia of the UoM, Professor P. Ramasami, and other personalities were present at the opening ceremony. Policy makers, students, academics, researchers, engineers, enforcement authorities, health professionals and other key stakeholders participated in the workshop.

In his address, Minister Mahomed emphasised that the National Road Safety Strategy under discussion during the workshop outlines a new roadmap aimed at strengthening a more resilient road safety ecosystem. He stressed that the contribution of the Road Safety Observatory will be crucial in enabling policymakers to ensure timely and comprehensive implementation of decisions, thereby shifting from reactive responses to more proactive and targeted interventions.

Mr Mahomed called upon more UoM students to show interest in the land transport sector, particularly in research and development, stressing that it remains vital for the well-being and safety of the entire population. The National Road Safety Strategy, he observed, will serve as a comprehensive roadmap towards a future where our roads will be safer for all users, in particular the most vulnerable such as cyclists and pedestrians.

The Minister pointed out that the Strategy is centred on key pillars, including strengthening road infrastructure safety, promoting safer road behaviour, and harnessing technology and innovation. He further underlined that the new Strategy will be more adaptive and forward-looking, taking into account emerging trends and risks, in order to ensure that policies remain relevant to the evolving traffic environment.

Moreover, he stated, greater emphasis will be placed on behavioural change and enforcement will be complemented by sustained public education, community engagement and the integration of road safety in the educational curriculum. The end result is to foster a culture of responsibility and respect on the road, he said.

As for Professor Ramasami, he reassured that the UoM will continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Land Transport so as to devise effective measures to enhance road safety in Mauritius. He further underscored the need for roads, vehicles and policies to be designed in a way that minimises the risk of human error on the roads resulting in fatal consequences.

11 May 2026

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