International

WRA has over 100 member countries from all over the world, from some of the richest nations to third world countries. Its aim is to share best practice and promote research into new developments in all aspects of road transport and technology.

WRA sets out its work in a Strategic Plan, published every four years following the World Road Congress. The work, under the four Strategic Themes is carried out by Technical Committees. Technical Committee reports and other WRA publications are available at a reduced cost to WRA UK members. WRA also produces a bimonthly magazine distributed to members containing news of the work of the Committees and reports from Congresses and other international conferences.

The WRA Executive Committee meets twice a year. Its functions are to:

• identify emerging road and road transport issues and develop strategies for responding to them
• be responsible for the management of the Association programmes and the work of Committees, ensuring that the work programme meets the Association's strategic goals
• be responsible for the financial management of the Association
• be responsible for the overall direction of the Association's internal and external communications, including publications policy
• maintain liaison with the Organizing Committees of the World Road Congresses and implement the general format of the Congresses approved by the Council.

Further information can be found at www.piarc.org