This hybrid panel and community walk highlights youth engagement in traffic safety and placemaking through two Prince George’s County initiatives: WABA’s Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute and the School Pedestrian Safety Work Group. Despite a statewide commitment to ending traffic deaths, Prince George’s faces a disproportionate number of pedestrian fatalities—many of them youth. This session will explore how youth-led walk audits, public education, and grassroots advocacy can influence policy and reshape unsafe streets. Panelists will share best practices and lessons learned from working directly with high school students, and participants will gain tools to meaningfully engage youth in transportation decisions and will experience a short walking tour that demonstrates youth-centered walk audit techniques.
Accessibility note: This session will involve a 0.5mi walk. The approximate route can be accessed here.
