Safe Steps

Project theme: Speed reduction

BY NOOR ZAHRAN

"Safe Steps" is a youth-led project in Amman, Jordan, aiming to improve road safety around public schools in underserved neighborhoods. It tackles the lack of pedestrian infrastructure and high vehicle speeds through creative, low-cost interventions like street art, VR awareness sessions, and policy advocacy for 30 km/h zones.

The project empowers students and young advocates to lead school zone safety audits, engage local authorities, and promote safer walking environments. By combining data, storytelling, and community action, "Safe Steps" fosters a culture of safe mobility, ensuring youth’s right to access education without risking their lives on dangerous roads.

ABOUT THE PROJECT LEAD

 

NOOR ZAHRAN

Noor Zahran was born in Amman, Jordan, in 1999, and she is an architect with a bachelor's degree in architecture with honours from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She has a keen interest in metaverse architecture, urban planning, road safety advocacy, and the impact of design on human behaviour.

She uses her environmental and spatial design expertise to promote safer, more inclusive public spaces. She is a Regional Leader for Asia (MENA) with the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety. She has completed the Training of Trainers (TOT) program, through which she delivered localised live sessions to her regional peers. In addition, she won first prize in the “Our Mobility, Our Future” competition in Jordan. Furthermore, Noor was a key speaker at the Arab Adolescents Forum in Tunis, covering policy change and road safety advocacy topics. 

ABOUT THE LEAD ORGANISATION

 

Jordanian Society for the Prevention of Road Accidents (JSPRA)

The Jordanian Society for the Prevention of Road Accidents (JSPRA) is a non-profit organisation established in 1975, dedicated to enhancing road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents in Jordan. Located in Amman, JSPRA operates a miniature traffic park that educates children on road safety through interactive lessons and hands-on experiences. The society conducts awareness campaigns, collaborates with educational institutions, and offers training sessions for various community groups. By fostering partnerships with governmental and private sectors, JSPRA strives to instil a culture of safe driving and pedestrian practices across Jordan.