SMPN 22
Bandung School Road Safety
Project theme: Sustainable, Inclusive and Active Mobility (SIAM) solutions; Motorcycle Safety; Speed reduction
BY YOHANA NATASYA SILALAHI
Youth-Led Road Safety Project at SMPN 22 Bandung is an initiative to create safer school zones through the leadership of students and young advocates. The school is located next to a busy flyover and faces serious safety risks due to poor infrastructure and low helmet use. This project empowers youth to assess conditions, engage parents and communities, and co-design improvements like a dedicated student route.
By combining education, advocacy, and participatory planning, it builds a strong culture of safety around the school. The project aims to serve as a scalable model for youth-driven road safety efforts across Indonesian school zones.
ABOUT THE PROJECT LEAD
YOHANA NATASYA SILALAHI
Yohana was born in Medan, Indonesia, in 2001, and she is a transport planner with a degree in Civil Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung. She is developing her interest in urban mobility, road safety, and participatory planning through project work, webinars, online courses, and by sharing transport insights on TikTok.
Since 2023, she has supported initiatives with NGOs, government bodies, and private consulting firms. Passionate about sustainable transport, she aims to help shape safer and more inclusive mobility systems. She believes youth voices and digital platforms can drive real change in future cities.
Impact snapshots
Conducted student-led capacity-building session on safety.
Facilitated participatory mapping for creative improvement ideas.
Secured stakeholder agreement for design and tactical urbanism implementation.
