Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen

The Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt) is the Federal Institute for Road Engineering in Germany. It is a research and development organization that supports the government and industry by studying road safety, infrastructure, and traffic management. BASt conducts scientific investigations to improve road design, vehicle safety, and traffic regulations, helping to make roads safer, more efficient, and sustainable. It also provides expertise, publishes standards, and offers data analysis to inform policy decisions related to transportation infrastructure across Germany.