How safe is it to walk in your city?
It’s a simple question, but for many young people, the answer is not so simple.
Walking is something most of us do every day. It’s the most basic way to move around our cities. But when you start paying attention, it quickly becomes clear that not everyone experiences it in the same way. For some, walking feels easy and safe. For others, it can feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or even limiting. And that says a lot about how our cities are designed.
At a time when cities are dealing with road traffic crashes, congestion, pollution and growing health challenges, conversations around mobility are shifting. The launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport has brought new attention to the need for systems that are not only efficient, but also safe, inclusive and accessible.
This is where the connection between sustainable mobility and road safety becomes real. Because safer mobility is not just about preventing harm. It is about creating conditions where people can move freely, actively and with dignity. And that often starts with something as simple as being able to walk safely in your neighbourhood.
In the Live Session “Sustainable Mobility and Pedestrian Safety: Back to Basics”, led by YOURS – Youth for Road Safety and bringing together members of the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety, we will unpack these ideas in a way that connects global concepts with real-life experiences.
We will explore the challenges shaping mobility in different cities, reflect on how walking is experienced across regions, and dive into practical tools like walking audits that can help turn everyday observations into action. More importantly, this is a space to hear from each other.
