Youth Transportation Summit

Updated May 16, 2025

Youth summit participants present to and connect with Mayor Harrell and other City of Seattle leaders at Seattle City Hall.

Youth Summit participants presented their action plan to Mayor Harrell and other City of Seattle leaders at Seattle City Hall.  Photo credit: Seattle Mayor’s Office

Background 

In 2023 and 2025, we at SDOT hosted Youth Transportation Summits. Each Summit is a dynamic event designed to empower young people to shape the future of their city. The Summit provides a unique platform for youth to collaborate, innovate, and directly influence transportation projects and public spaces in Seattle. Participants engage in interactive workshops, learn about current SDOT initiatives, and provide valuable feedback on how to create a more accessible, equitable, and sustainable urban environment. The Summits have been funded by the Seattle Transit Measure. 

2025 Summit  

The 2025 Summit occurred April 26, 2025 at The Vera Project. The goal of the 2025 Summit was to teach young people ages 12-19 about key SDOT projects; specifically, how SDOT projects are created and how we work with community to make them a reality. The Summit featured opportunities for participants to brainstorm and share ideas with SDOT staff about their ideas to improve transportation in their communities.  

2023 Summit 

The 2023 Summit occurred on December 9, 2023 at the Westin Seattle. The 2023 Summit was brought to life as part of Mayor Harrell’s 2022 One Seattle Transportation and Climate Justice Executive Order. The Summit was open for all young people ages 14-24 and focused on the creation of a Youth Climate and Transportation Action Plan that was presented to Mayor Harrell in January 2024.  

Transportation

Adiam Emery, Interim Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 3800, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34996, Seattle, WA, 98124-4996
Phone: (206) 684-7623
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