Events: Empowering youth through transportation safety

EventsBy Maya Hopkins (Former Engagement Intern) December 4, 2023

High School Club by Mike Maguire licensed under Creative Commons.

The National Safety Council (NSC) is hosting a panel to discuss the intersections between youth development and mobility. In the US, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for all ages of young people, and many young people lack safe options for moving around independently. Land use and infrastructure decisions can present additional barriers to mobility and limit opportunities for growth, development, and joy, especially for marginalized youth. At this webinar, hear directly from those working in the youth mobility space and young people whose growth and development is affected by barriers that land use and infrastructure decisions create. Learn more & RSVP here.

Tuesday, December 5:

Go to a Transit Enthusiasts of DC meetup: Transit Enthusiasts of DC hosts a variety of events about all things transit including presentations, debates, and transit field trips. This Tuesday, they are hosting a meetup to explore Youtube’s transit videos curated by the group. Join the group in watching videos on transit adventures while also discussing Transit Enthusiasts of DC’s last transit adventure of their own for the year. Learn more & RSVP here.

Wednesday, December 6:

Watch DATA’s post election roundtable: The Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) is hosting a Post-Election Legislative Roundtable to discuss a variety of issues affecting the Greater Dulles Area. DATA members and others interested in learning about improvements in transportation are welcome to tune in for this virtual roundtable. The roundtable members will consist of Virginia policymakers. Learn more & RSVP here.

Join a webinar on bike buses: This Wednesday, WABA is hosting their monthly community webinar with this month’s theme being bike buses. A bike bus, or Bicibus, is an increasing community movement where cyclists ride together to get from one destination to another, especially for commutes to school. All are welcome to join the discussion. RSVP here.

Saturday, December 9:

Celebrate the holiday season with a bike ride: Start off the holiday season with a holiday party and family bike ride in Ward 5. The Washington Area Bike Association (WABA) is organizing a family bike ride starting at Michigan Park Community Playground and ending at the Bryant Street Market. At the end of the ride, there will be free hot cocoa, crafts, and food and drinks available for purchase to enjoy with friends and family alike. Learn more & RSVP here.

Monday, December 11:

Learn about transit network trends: Next Monday, author Jake Berman and Senior Research Associate Yonah Freemark are discussing their research and analysis on past, present, and future urban transit in North America. Jake Berman, author of The Lost Subways of North America, will discuss his findings from his book where he has plotted everything from old train networks to the ultramodern automated Vancouver SkyTrain. This discussion is focused around the main question of “Why is it that the mass transit systems of most cities in the United States and Canada are now utterly inadequate?” Learn more & RSVP here.

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