Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego

What Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego does

Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego (PBD) is a Polish non-profit association (Stowarzyszenie) founded in 2006 in Warsaw, focused on improving road safety and reducing traffic accident casualties in Poland. The organization operates as a multi-stakeholder coalition that brings together government bodies, corporations, NGOs, academia, and media under a single umbrella, currently sustaining a network of 35+ partner organizations spanning automotive manufacturers (Volvo Trucks, Continental, Michelin), insurers (PZU), industry associations (PZPM, ITS), government agencies (KRBRD, GITD, GDDKiA), civil society organizations (Polish Red Cross, Automobilklub Polski), and international bodies (GRSP, WHO, ETSC, World Bank).

PBD's portfolio is program-based rather than product-based and includes educational initiatives for primary school students (Szkolne Kluby Bezpieczeństwa, since 2012), corporate fleet safety programs (Bezpieczna Flota), small-grant funding for NGOs (Fundusz Małych Grantów, since 2012), an annual road safety competition (Konkurs Partner BRD, since 2010, now in its 15th edition), and a research thesis award named after co-founder Prof. Ryszard Krystek. Additional offerings include awareness campaigns (Piłeś? Nie jedź!, Jadę Fair!, Jazda na światłach), the School Street air quality and safety project funded by Clean Air Fund (since 2022), the 'Pasmo Bezpieczeństwa' podcast series, publications such as the 'Kierowca za granicą' cross-border driving guide, and annual galas and conferences. There is no proprietary technology platform; outputs are educational content, events, and advocacy.

The revenue model rests on three streams: recurring membership and partner contributions from corporate and institutional members, grant-based project funding from international funders (e.g., Clean Air Fund), and corporate sponsorship/co-organization of specific campaigns and events (e.g., PZU's 'Mistrzu, pomyśl', Volvo's #ProfesjonalniKierowcy). Go-to-market is community-led — operating through events, working groups, school outreach, the partner network, and earned media. The association is led by President Dorota Olszewska and Vice President Leszek Wieciech, with a lean core of approximately 5 employees supplemented by project coordinators and partner engagement.

Name

Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego

Website

https://pbd.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Polish non-profit association founded in 2006 that operates a 35+ partner coalition to advance road safety in Poland through school education programs, fleet safety initiatives, grants, campaigns, an annual awards competition, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and partner contributions: The association operates on contributions from member organizations — businesses, NGOs, and public institutions — who join as partners. Annual membership and partner fees sustain core operations and project co-funding.
2. International project grants: Funded by international organizations such as Clean Air Fund for environmental and road safety projects (e.g., the 'Ulica Szkolna' project). These are grant-based revenues tied to specific project deliverables.
3. Corporate sponsorship and co-organization: Corporate partners co-organize and co-fund campaigns and events (e.g., PZU, Volvo, DEKRA, Continental sponsoring specific initiatives such as the Bezpieczna Flota program, gala events, and educational materials).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego (PBD) is a Polish non-profit association founded around 2006 that coordinates a multi-stakeholder coalition of government bodies, corporations, NGOs, academia, and media to advance road safety in Poland. Its core deliverables are educational programs for schools (Szkolne Kluby Bezpieczeństwa), corporate fleet safety programs (Bezpieczna Flota), grants to grassroots NGOs (Fundusz Małych Grantów), and policy advocacy, with funding drawn from membership fees, corporate sponsorships, and international grants.

Product overview

Stowarzyszenie Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego is a non-profit association operating since its founding, focused on improving road safety and reducing road accident casualties in Poland. The organization does not offer a unified software product or platform but rather conducts a portfolio of educational programs, campaigns, competitions, grants, and events. Core initiatives include: Szkolne Kluby Bezpieczeństwa (School Safety Clubs) for primary school education, Bezpieczna Flota (Safe Fleet) for company fleet management awareness, Fundusz Małych Grantów (Small Grants Fund) supporting NGOs in road safety projects, the annual Konkurs Partner BRD competition recognizing road safety leaders, and the Ulica Szkolna project addressing air quality and traffic safety around schools. Additional offerings include publications (Kierowca za granicą report), awareness campaigns (Piłeś? Nie jedź!, Jadę Fair!), and the Podcast Pasmo Bezpieczeństwa series. The organization serves as a coordination hub connecting government bodies, NGOs, businesses, and educational institutions in road safety advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Szkolne Kluby Bezpieczeństwa (SKB) — School Safety Clubs An ongoing educational program for primary school students and teachers across Poland that engages them in active road safety and ecology improvement activities within local communities. Schools join as clubs to run practical safety activities, competitions, and educational events for students.
• Bezpieczna Flota (Safe Fleet) Program A corporate program promoting good practices for effective fleet safety management, targeting companies to improve driver behavior and fleet safety performance. Participants access driver training, best-practice guidelines, and professional driver awareness campaigns.
• Fundusz Małych Grantów (Small Grants Fund) A grant program supporting non-profit organizations and educational units in implementing road safety improvement projects, with priority given to pedestrian safety initiatives. The fund enables grassroots road safety work across Poland (8 NGOs funded in 2021 alone).
• Ulica Szkolna — Czyste powietrze i bezpieczeństwo naszych dzieci (School Street) An innovative project in Mazovia province financed by Clean Air Fund, focused on developing air quality and road safety improvement plans for schools through air quality measurements and traffic density assessments. Implemented in 5 schools in Mazowieckie Voivodeship with technical expertise from Clean Air Centre (ECC).

Quantifiable outcome

• Poland has seen a year-over-year decrease in road accidents (-3.69%), injuries (-4.29%), and fatalities (-5.35%) as of 2026 data from policja.pl. The association's multi-year programs aim to further reduce these figures.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Autodrom JastrząbminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutodrom Jastrząb (driving circuit/training center) joined as a business member of the association, strengthening activities related to driver training and road safety education.
• Automobilklub PolskicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Automobile Club is a long-standing partner contributing expertise in motorsport, driver training, and road safety advocacy.
• Bank Światowy (World Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe World Bank co-organizes events (e.g., pre-election debate on road safety in 2015), provides data and policy expertise, and participates as a jury member in the Konkurs Partner BRD.
• Continental Opony PolskacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContinental, a leading tire manufacturer, partners on road safety campaigns and participates in the Kapituła of the Konkurs Partner BRD as a jury member.
• DEKRA PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEKRA, a leading vehicle inspection and safety expert organization, co-organizes safety events (e.g., Winter Safety Picnics), presents annual Road Safety Reports, and is a partner in educational initiatives.
• SantanderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSantander Bank is listed among business partners supporting the association's road safety initiatives.
• Fleet MeetingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFleet management service provider listed as a partner supporting the association's fleet safety activities.
• Forum Odpowiedzialnego BiznesucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Responsible Business Forum participates in the Kapituła of the Konkurs Partner BRD and contributes to CSR-focused road safety initiatives.
• Fundacja Edukacja Zdrowie BezpieczeństwominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on education, health, and safety is listed as a partner organization.
• Fundacja Inter-CarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInter-Cars Foundation is a main gala partner for the Konkurs Partner BRD and supports road safety initiatives in the automotive aftermarket sector.
• Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRSP is the international umbrella organization of which PBD is the Polish member. GRSP provides global expertise, methodologies, and project frameworks (e.g., the 'Piłeś? Nie jedź!' drink-driving prevention program).
• Instytut Transportu Samochodowego (ITS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Motor Transport Institute is a key technical and research partner contributing expertise to the Konkurs Partner BRD Kapituła and various road safety projects and expert panels.
• Krajowa Rada Bezpieczeństwa Ruchu Drogowego (KRBRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Road Safety Council is the key government body coordinating road safety in Poland. PBD co-organizes the Konkurs Partner BRD with KRBRD and collaborates on policy and educational initiatives.
• Michelin PolskacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMichelin is a main gala partner of the Konkurs Partner BRD and supports road safety campaigns as a leading tire manufacturer.
• Polski Czerwony KrzyżcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Polish Red Cross participates in the Kapituła of the Konkurs Partner BRD and collaborates on first aid training integrated into road safety education programs.
• Polski Związek Przemysłu Motoryzacyjnego (PZPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Polish Automotive Industry Association contributes expertise on vehicle safety, participates in expert panels, and supports road safety policy advocacy.
• PZUcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPZU, Poland's largest insurer, is a main gala partner and runs joint campaigns such as 'Mistrzu, pomyśl' (directed at single-track vehicle users) and supports the 'Pomoc to Moc' program.
• UberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUber collaborates with PBD on driver safety data sharing and participates in expert discussions on app-based transport safety.
• Volkswagen Financial ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a business partner supporting the association's road safety activities.
• Volvo Trucks PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolvo Trucks is Company of the Year 2023 in the Konkurs Partner BRD. The company runs the #ProfesjonalniKierowcy program for professional truck driver training and the global 'Zatrzymaj się, Popatrz, Pomachaj' child road safety campaign.
• Clean Air Centre (ECC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECC (European Clean Air Centre) is a project partner for the Ulica Szkolna initiative, providing technical expertise on air quality measurement and monitoring.
• Zrzeszenie Międzynarodowych Przewoźników Drogowych (ZMID)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Road Transport Association in Poland participates in the Koalicja na rzecz jazdy na światłach (Daytime Running Lights Coalition) and supports professional driver safety initiatives.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie MotoroweminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Polish Motor Association is a long-standing partner contributing to driving events, safety training, and the Daytime Running Lights Coalition.
• Główny Inspektorat Transportu Drogowego (GITD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGITD is the Polish Road Transport Inspection authority that co-hosted the international SLOW DOWN conference with PBD on automated traffic enforcement, and participates in expert events.
• European Transport Safety Council (ETSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETSC awards the annual PIN Award to countries making the best progress in road safety. Poland received this recognition in 2023, partly due to the collective efforts of the road safety community including PBD and its partners.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO coordinates global road safety through the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011–2020 and 2021–2030). PBD participates in WHO programs including Mentor VIP and contributes to global road safety advocacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RoadPeace: UK charity supporting road crash victims and advocating for road safety policy. Comparable to PBD's advocacy-plus-support orientation, although PBD's portfolio is broader (school education, fleet, grants) while RoadPeace is more victim-centric.
• PIARC (World Road Association): International non-profit forum for road infrastructure and transport, organizing global road congresses and technical committees. Comparable to PBD as an international knowledge exchange and convening body in the road safety/transport domain, with member-based governance.
• International Road Federation (IRF): Geneva-based non-profit promoting road infrastructure and safety worldwide through knowledge exchange, events, and policy advocacy. Comparable to PBD as a global knowledge-and-advocacy platform with member-based governance in the road safety/transport sector.
• European Transport Safety Council (ETSC): Brussels-based independent non-profit that promotes transport safety and efficiency in Europe. PBD is an active contributor to ETSC's PIN program (Poland received the 2023 PIN Award), making ETSC a directly comparable pan-European peer with similar policy-advocacy, monitoring, and coalition functions.
• VIAS institute: Belgian road safety institute offering policy research, education, training, and awareness campaigns. Direct functional analog of PBD at a national level with similar programmatic structure combining research, education, and policy support.
• Brake (UK road safety charity): UK-based road safety charity focused on education, awareness, and victim support. Brake's education programs, campaigns, and corporate partnerships parallel PBD's school clubs, fleet programs, and Polish corporate coalition, making it a directly comparable mission-aligned peer.
• Together for Safer Roads: US-headquartered global coalition of companies dedicated to road safety, with a structure closely analogous to PBD: corporate members, working groups, pilot projects, and policy advocacy. The shared corporate-coalition model makes it a directly comparable peer.
• AAA Foundation for Highway Safety: US not-for-profit research and education foundation focused on traffic safety. Comparable in grantmaking, research dissemination, and educational programming to PBD's research awards (Konkurs im. prof. Ryszarda Krystka) and school-based programs.
• Fundación MAPFRE: Spanish non-profit foundation running road safety, insurance, and prevention programs, including education campaigns and a road safety institute. Closely mirrors PBD's combination of awareness campaigns, educational programs, and partnership-driven grantmaking.
• Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP): International not-for-profit hosted by the IFRC, of which PBD is the Polish member. GRSP provides the umbrella framework for PBD's drink-driving and multi-stakeholder programs (e.g., Piłeś? Nie jedź!) and shares a coalition-driven operating model.

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