Date: August 12, 2026 Interviewer: Omid Sadrmanesh (Editor, CARSP Safety Network Newsletter | Toronto Metropolitan University) Interviewee: Kim Henry (Executive Director, CARSP) Omid: Hi, everyone. Welcome to our featured CARSP member video interview. My name is Omid Sadrmanesh, and I’m…
The CARSP/ACIP Conference 2026, co-hosted with Parachute, brought the road safety community together in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from June 14–17, 2026. Under the theme “Connecting Paths: Advancing Road Safety for All,” the conference offered four days of learning, discussion, collaboration,…
By: Essam Dabbour, Ph.D., RSP1, F.ITE, P.Eng. Abstract Micromobility refers to a mode of transportation involving lightweight personal transportation devices. Traditionally, bicycles were the only widely recognized form of micromobility; however, in recent years, several factors have contributed to the…
I am incredibly excited and honored to share that I am stepping into the role of Chair for the CARSP Young Professionals Committee (YPC). I have been part of the YPC for two years, and in that time, I have…
Congratulations to the 220 Canadian professionals certified as Road Safety Professionals!!! Twenty-five (25) are now certified as RSP Level 2 and eight (8) are certified in both specialties (Infrastructure and Behavioural)! At the completion of the cycle of exams in…
ITE International and ITE Canada District continue to prioritize and highlight road safety in our initiatives. ITE Canada District was proud to host over 650 delegates, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers in Victoria, British Columbia at the ITE Canada 2026…
By: Essam Dabbour, Ph.D., RSP1, F.ITE, P.Eng. Abstract Road safety professionals often view systemic safety management, evidence-based intervention, and the Safe System approach as relatively modern concepts. Vision Zero, for example, is widely associated with Sweden’s formal adoption of the…
My First CARSP Conference: Reflections from Halifax By Kim Henry, Executive Director, CARSP There is something very different about experiencing a CARSP conference from the inside. As a relatively new Executive Director, I arrived in Halifax knowing how much work…
Robert Colonna CARSP 2026 was a fantastic conference with many new faces. I especially enjoyed Morris Green’s presentation on the “Manosphere of Road Safety,” which highlighted the GuysWork programs and their efforts to engage young men in road safety conversations….
Abstract & Bio Matt Pinder, an Integrated Mobility Consultant at Mobycon, approaches road safety through a fundamental reframing of how we think about streets and speed. At the core of his philosophy is the idea that speed and place are…
Abstract: Road traffic injuries and deaths are a serious public health issue with many direct and indirect costs. The language we use to describe these incidents matters because it reflects who is responsible and how they can be prevented. In…
ITE Canada District is pleased to invite the CARSP community to connect with us in 2026 at in-person events, virtual offerings, resources from ITE International, and through local gatherings at the ITE Section level. We are pleased to launch another…
CARSP Conference Panel Discussion, Halifax June 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. As e-bikes and e-scooters rapidly reshape urban mobility, they are also introducing new and complex road safety challenges. How are Canadian jurisdictions responding, and what does the data tell…
Author: Julie Taylor Bio: Julie the manager of Knowledge Translation and Programs at Parachute. She manages Parachute’s road safety and safe mobility initiatives. She is an experienced project manager who has led inter-disciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and evaluation…
Date: March 23, 2026 Interviewer: Dr. Emily McCullogh, York University, CARSP Safety Network Newsletter, Editor Interviewee: Valerie Smith is the current Director of Road Safety Programs at Parachute, Canada, and former CARSP president. Emily: Welcome Val! How did you get…
CARSP Annual General Meeting to be Held June 15 in Halifax The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM AT at the The Westin Nova Scotian…
Information, Nomination Requirements and Selection Criteria The CARSP Mid-Career Research and Evaluation Trailblazer Award for Road Safety is presented annually to individuals who have made a positive impact on road safety in Canada. Candidates are CARSP members who have made…
Information, Nomination Requirements and Selection Criteria The CARSP Mid-Career Policy and Practice Trailblazer Award for Road Safety is presented annually to individuals who have made a sustained and meaningful impact on road safety policy, programs, and professional practice in Canada….
Nominations Sought for CARSP Board Directors The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) is seeking Directors for its Board. It is important to seek new Directors for the Board on a yearly basis to ensure fresh ideas are being…
Author bio: Kristine D’Arbelles has more than a decade of experience in public affairs and working to represent the interest of the travelling public. As the Managing Director of Public Affairs at the Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA’s) National Office, she…