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Increasing traffic safety at schools in Zambia – a before and after study
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Pedestrians are the group most at risk to be involved in a road crash, especially children and young people (World Health Organization, 2023). In the African Region pedestrian fatalities account for 33% of road deaths, although this varies according to…
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ZRST Urges Action as Road Fatalities Rise Despite Overall Accident Decline
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PRESS RELEASELusaka, Zambia – January 14, 2025 – The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) is deeply concerned by the continued loss of life on our roads, despite a slight decrease in the overall number of road traffic accidents in 2024….
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ZRST Calls for Urgent Support to Introduce Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) Infrastructure in Lusaka
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PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release Lusaka, Zambia, 12/01/2025 The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) is championing the rapid introduction of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) infrastructure in Lusaka to address the urgent needs of pedestrians and cyclists. With over 65% of Lusaka residents…
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Road Safety Campaign at Downtown Mall: A Collaborative Effort to Save Lives
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On Wednesday, 14th November 2024, the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) held a powerful and timely awareness campaign at Downtown Mall on Kafue Road in Lusaka, aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding…
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Improving Road Safety Together with Cotswold Foundation
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At the Zambia Road Safety Trust, we are committed to making the roads safer for all in every corner of Zambia, and through solid partnerships, we are living this dream. In collaboration with the Cotswold Foundation, ZRST has implemented various…
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Improving Lusaka’s non-motorised transport
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The report on recommendations for improving Lusaka’s non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure, developed by ITDP and ZIPAR, outlines several actionable steps to establish safer, more accessible pedestrian and cyclist corridors. 1. Context and Importance of NMT in Lusaka Lusaka has high…
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Advocacy on Mobility Snapshots Campaign
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On October 29, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), in collaboration with key stakeholders, successfully conducted a workshop for the Mobility Snapshots Campaign at the ZRST offices. Funded by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, this initiative…
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Car Free Day Celebration in Lusaka by ZRST
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Date: October 19, 2024 Today, the Zambia Road Transport and Safety Agency (ZRTSA) hosted a vibrant Car Free Day event at the Old Statehouse, located on Monument Lane off Burma Road. This initiative aimed to promote walking and cycling, encouraging…
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Motorbike Safety Training Program
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On Thursday, 31st October 2024, a groundbreaking motorbike safety training program was launched at Sandy’s Creation in Lusaka, Zambia. This initiative, organized by the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) in collaboration with Zambia Breweries (ZB) and supported by the ABInBev…
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Sexual Harassment in Public Transport
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Zambia Road Safety Trust proudly joined the conversation at the EMPOWER PROJECT SEMINAR in Cape Town, addressing a critical issue too many people face especially women and girls: sexual harassment in public transport. Held at the Protea Hotel by Marriott,…