Program & Activities

Program & activities

DAY 1 – Opening Day 24. 08. 2026.
GoalsTo get familiar with the programme, organizers, and the Safe System Approach; to exchange insights on road safety challenges in other countries; to set the stage for international learning and collaboration; to explore the city of Zagreb.
  • 9:00 – 10:00Registration
  • 10:00 – 10:30Presentation of Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences and University of Zagreb (Vice Dean for Science and External Cooperation – Asst. Prof. Dario Babić, Ph.D.)
  • 10:30 – 10:50Presentation of the summer school program (welcome note from the organizers)
  • 10:50 – 11:00Coffee break
  • 11:00 – 12:00Understanding the Safe System Approach – Part 1 (Asst. Prof. Dario Babić, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • 12:00 – 12:10Short break
  • 12:10 – 13:10Understanding the Safe System Approach – Part 2 (Asst. Prof. Dario Babić, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • 13:10 – 13:40Lunch break
  • 13:40 – 14:40Road Safety Across Borders: Insights from Participant Countries – Part 1 (participants)
  • 14:40 – 14:50Short break
  • 14:50 – 16:10Road Safety Across Borders: Insights from Participant Countries – Part 2 (participants)
  • EveningGuided city tour (free)

* Participants need to prepare 2–3 slides about the road safety situation in their respective countries – road safety statistics, main causes of fatalities, main challenges etc.

DAY 2 – Road and Environment 25. 08. 2026.
GoalsTo understand the role of high-quality road markings and signs in road safety and their importance for automated and autonomous vehicles; to explore measurement methods; to gain practical insight into the functioning and safety impact of traditional and smart traffic signal systems.
  • 9:00 – 10:30Road Markings in the Age of Automated Driving (Harald Mosböck – SWARCO Road Marking Systems, VP Europe, Middle East and Africa)
  • 10:30 – 10:45Coffee break
  • 10:45 – 11:45Importance of Road Markings and Their Quality on Road Safety – Part 1 (Harrald Bobeck – Brite-Line Europe, Germany)
  • 11:45 – 11:50Short break
  • 11:50 – 12:50Importance of Road Markings and Their Quality on Road Safety – Part 2 (Harrald Bobeck – Brite-Line Europe, Germany)
  • 12:50 – 13:30Lunch break
  • 13:30 – 14:15Importance of Road Signs and Their Quality on Road Safety (Prof. Darko Babić – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • 14:15 – 14:25Short break
  • 14:25 – 15:00Presentation of Measuring Equipment for Quality Control of Road Markings and Road Signs (Prof. Darko Babić, Ph.D.; Asst. Prof. Dario Babić, Ph.D.; Mario Fiolić, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • 15:00 – 15:10Short break
  • 15:10 – 16:00To be defined
  • 16:00 – 16:10Short break
  • 16:10 – 17:00To be defined
  • EveningFree evening
DAY 3 – Human Factors 26. 08. 2026.

Programme for this day is to be defined. More information will be provided shortly.

DAY 4 – Road and Environment II 27. 08. 2026.
GoalsTo learn key principles of safe road design and to apply theoretical knowledge through group work; to gain insight into roundabout design and its safety effects in real-world traffic scenarios.
  • 9:00 – 10:00Principles of Safe Road Design – Part 1 (Prof. Ali Pirdavani, Ph.D. – Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Hasselt, Belgium)
  • 10:00 – 10:10Short break
  • 10:10 – 11:10Principles of Safe Road Design – Part 2 (Prof. Ali Pirdavani, Ph.D. – Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Hasselt, Belgium)
  • 11:10 – 12:40Principles of Safe Road Design – Group work, Part 1 (Prof. Ali Pirdavani, Ph.D. – Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Hasselt, Belgium)
  • 12:40 – 13:15Lunch break
  • 13:15 – 14:30Principles of Safe Road Design – Group work, Part 2 (Prof. Ali Pirdavani, Ph.D. – Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Hasselt, Belgium)
  • 14:30 – 14:45Short break
  • 14:45 – 15:30Roundabout Designs and Their Safety Effects – Part 1 (Assoc. Prof. Luka Novačko, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb)
  • 15:30 – 15:40Short break
  • 15:40 – 16:25Roundabout Designs and Their Safety Effects – Part 2 (Assoc. Prof. Luka Novačko, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb)
  • EveningFree evening
DAY 5 – Road Safety Systems 28. 08. 2026.
GoalsTo familiarize participants with different road restraint systems and crash cushions; to introduce participants to safe road design for motorcyclists; to introduce participants to smart systems for guardrails; to learn how to apply crash modification factors.
  • 9:00 – 10:00Vehicle Restraint Systems (Tim Tusar – Saferoad Restraint Systems, Germany)
  • 10:00 – 10:10Short break
  • 10:10 – 11:10Crash Cushions (Tim Tusar – Saferoad Restraint Systems, Germany)
  • 11:10 – 11:25Coffee break
  • 11:25 – 12:25Road Design and Motorcycle Safety (Marija Ferko, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb)
  • 12:25 – 13:00Lunch break
  • 13:00 – 14:00Smart Roadside Guardrails for Improved Road Safety – Case Study for Motorcyclist Safety (Darko Žvan – Micro-Link Ltd., Croatia)
  • 14:00 – 14:10Short break
  • 14:10 – 15:10To be defined
  • 15:10 – 15:20Short break
  • 15:20 – 16:20To be defined
  • EveningFree evening
DAY 6 – Crash Analysis 29. 08. 2026.
GoalsTo explore the role of event data recorders in traffic accident analysis; to introduce participants to the impact of vehicle technical inspections on road safety; to introduce participants to Black Spot Identification; to show participants a real crash test at a test site.
  • 9:00 – 10:00Crash Analysis Using Data from Event Data Recorder (Assoc. Prof. Željko Šarić, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb)
  • 10:00 – 10:15Coffee break
  • 10:15 – 11:15To be defined
  • 11:15 – 11:30Coffee break
  • 11:30 – 12:30Black Spot Identification through Road Safety Inspection and Crash Analysis (Assoc. Prof. Željko Šarić, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb)
  • 12:30 – 13:30Lunch break
  • 13:30 – 14:30Crash test
  • EveningFree evening
DAY 7 – Free Day Sunday, 30. 08. 2026.

Optional extracurricular activity.

DAY 8 – Road Safety Management 31. 08. 2026.
GoalsTo explore key aspects of road safety through case studies; to assess safety performance; to understand the framework of road safety audits; to gain insights into global practices through the iRAP assessment methodology.
  • 9:00 – 10:00Black Spots: Croatian Case Studies (Slaviša Babić, MSc. Eng. – Croatian Roads, Ltd.)
  • 10:00 – 10:10Short break
  • 10:10 – 11:10How to Measure Safety? (Prof. Attila Borsos, Ph.D. – University of Győr, Hungary)
  • 11:10 – 11:25Coffee break
  • 11:25 – 12:25Basic Framework for Road Safety Audits & Inspection (Prof. Attila Borsos, Ph.D. – University of Győr, Hungary)
  • 12:25 – 13:00Lunch break
  • 13:00 – 14:00First-Hand Experiences of Road Safety Audits (Assoc. Prof. Dániel Miletics, Ph.D. – University of Győr, Hungary)
  • 14:00 – 14:10Short break
  • 14:10 – 15:10Road Safety Inspection Case Studies – Group Work (Prof. Attila Borsos, Ph.D. and Assoc. Prof. Dániel Miletics, Ph.D. – University of Győr, Hungary)
  • 15:10 – 15:20Short break
  • 15:20 – 16:00iRAP – Experience with Road Safety Assessment Worldwide (Assoc. Prof. Marko Ševrović, Ph.D. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • EveningFree evening
DAY 9 – Road Safety Management: Field Work 01. 09. 2026.
GoalsTo use the knowledge acquired in theoretical lectures to conduct a road safety inspection on a real road; to identify potential safety issues and discuss potential solutions based on group work.
  • 9:00 – 13:00Road Safety Inspection – Field Work (Juraj Leonard Vertlberg, Ph.D.; Marko Švajda, MSc. Traff. Eng. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • 13:00 – 13:30Lunch break
  • 13:30 – 16:30Road Safety Inspection – Group Work on a Case Study (Juraj Leonard Vertlberg, Ph.D.; Marko Švajda, MSc. Traff. Eng. – Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia)
  • 20:00🍽️ Gala dinner (costs included in the participation fee)

Social activities

What kind of summer would it be without a lot of fun?

DAY 1

(24/08/2026)

Zagreb from above

Guided tour of the City of Zagreb

(costs included in the participation fee)

Day 9

(01/09/2026)

RSSS gala dinner

Gala dinner

(costs included in the participation fee)

Optional extracurricular activities

You will also have a lot of time to explore and enjoy Croatia. Here are some suggestions for things to do!

Visit Plitvice Lakes

The largest protected nature area in Croatia, and a favorite tourist destination. Plitvice Lakes National Park offers visitors a walk through a landscape of unique and unforgettable beauty. The heart of the National Park consists of low turquoise lakes and beautiful waterfalls.

Visit Krapina Neanderthal Museum

Ever since its opening on February 27, 2010, the Krapina Neanderthal Museum has been lauded as one of the best places to visit in Croatia. The topic of neanderthals is interesting in its own right, and the museum presents it in a very unique and attention-grabbing way.

Krapina Neanderthal Museum
Visit Karlovac and Ozalj

Start your day in Ozalj, the town of the Frankopan and Zrinski families, by visiting the Ozalj Homeland Museum. You can also go to the Old Town of Ozalj, which has a 6000-year history. In the immediate vicinity is a beautiful hydroelectric power plant called Munjara, which was built in 1906 and produces electricity.

If you’re looking for more ideas visit feel free to check out the Zagreb tourist board, or  learn more about your destination

(costs of optional extracurricular activities are not included in the participation fee)