'Support for Road Sector Reform and Road Safety Strategy' strengthens Albania’s road sector governance, safety standards and infrastructure management in line with EU acquis and best practices. Funded under IPA 2022 (EU Integration Facility – Component 7), the project supports the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and the Albanian Roads Authority in advancing road sector reform, implementing the Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030, and preparing the institutional and regulatory framework for a future tolling system.

The action focuses on improving road safety planning, strengthening data-driven management systems, enhancing the Road Asset Management System (RAMS) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and developing sustainable financing mechanisms for the national road network. Through technical assistance, capacity building, legislative revision and international benchmarking, the project contributes to improved reliability, accessibility and resilience of Albania’s national road infrastructure.

• Preparing the Road Safety Strategy and the RS Action Plan and supporting its implementation.
• Preparing the reform of the Albanian Road Authority.
• Gap analysis and recommendations on the implementation of the Road Asset Management System.
• Support to the implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems in Albania and support in developing the framework for the tolling system in Albania.
• Analysis of the financial resources and preparation of the Financial Master Plan for the Albanian Road Authority.

• Development of the Road Safety Strategy and the related Action Plan up to the year 2030, including assisting in its implementation.
• Revision of the supply and demand management processes in the Albanian Road Authority and assistance in their embedding into relevant legislation, regulations, procedures and organisational structure.
• Strengthening of the capacity of the Road Asset Management System and Road Traffic Monitoring and Control System (ITS).
• Masterplan for the financing mechanisms and revenue management improvement for the road network of national importance.
• Terms of Reference for the tolling system based on ITS architecture and analysis of revenue structure and its sources.