MCDOT held the Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Speakers included MCDOT Strategic Communications Manager Emily DeTitta, Montgomery County Police Department Central Traffic Unit, Officer Marcus Lee, Montgomery County Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Michael E. Nelson, Jr. and Vision Zero Coordinator Wade Holland.
Ambassadors received certificates and earned up to 46 Student Service Learning hours for active participation.
Youth Ambassadors were tasked with planning and executing Safety Day, a family-friendly event focused on pedestrian, bike, and traffic safety. Resources and project guidance are provided by MCDOT to execute projects that will ultimately improve the safety of County residents. Students joined one of four project teams to execute the event:
- Promotions
- Activities and Education
- Vendors and Logistics
- Traffic Garden
The next opportunity for high school students to apply to the program will be in Fall 2024. Learn more about Vision Zero here and follow @VisionZeroMC and @MCDOTNOW on X for ongoing updates on the Vision Zero effort in Montgomery County. View graduation photos here.
