The CIRCUIT project was represented at the Transport Research Arena 2026 in Budapest, bringing its work on circular and resilient transport infrastructure to one of Europe’s major transport research and innovation events.
CIRCUIT’s participation combined two complementary approaches: presenting the project’s research and results to transport professionals, and using an interactive educational tool to make its key concepts accessible to a broader audience.
CIRCUIT in the Sustainable & Resilient Pavements session
Adewole Adesiyun, Deputy Secretary General of FEHRL, presented FEHRL’s work and the CIRCUIT project during the session Sustainable & Resilient Pavements, organised by the International Road Federation.
The session explored what the next generation of pavements will need to deliver as road infrastructure faces increasing pressures from climate change, growing mobility demands and long-term performance requirements.
Adewole presented CIRCUIT’s holistic approach to fostering more circular and resilient transport infrastructure. The presentation also highlighted the project’s contribution to supporting Green and Innovation Public Procurement across Europe, helping public authorities integrate circularity, resilience and innovation into infrastructure planning and purchasing decisions.
Bringing CIRCUIT’s objectives to life through an educational game
CIRCUIT was also showcased at the FEHRL exhibition stand through the CIRCUIT Road educational game, developed by We Right Click within the project.
Members of the We Right Click team presented the game to conference participants and demonstrated how it can be used to communicate the project’s objectives in a more interactive and engaging format. Visitors were able to discover the game, discuss its content and explore some of the decisions involved in developing more circular transport infrastructure.
By translating technical concepts into a collaborative activity, the game provides a different entry point into subjects such as material reuse, innovation, infrastructure management and circular procurement. It is designed to support communication with audiences ranging from transport professionals and public authorities to students and citizens.
TRA 2026 therefore offered CIRCUIT an opportunity not only to share its technical work, but also to demonstrate how research results can be communicated beyond traditional presentations. Combining expert discussions with interactive engagement helped bring the project’s vision for circular and resilient European transport infrastructure to a diverse international audience.