Oregon Active Transportation Summit

Meets outside PSU Smith Memorial Student Union (Broadway Entrance) at 11:00 a.m., departs by 11:15 a.m.

Location Details:
Walk/roll 0.2 miles/4 minutes from PSU Smith Memorial Student Union to SW Hall & 5th FX2 bus stop to catch the 11:20 AM FX2 to Division Midway Alliance. Returns to PSU SMSU by FX2 and 02 mile/4 minute walk/roll at 1:20 p.m.

Description:
Division Midway Alliance will share about The Transportation Education and Safety Youth Ambassador (TESYA) program and how it empowers immigrant and refugee youth to become community safety leaders and transit educators through a cultural liaison and train the trainer model. Through this program youth gain knowledge about transportation options, bike and pedestrian safety, mobility justice, and climate conscious travel, and share this information within their communities. TESYA ambassadors also support DMA Play Streets by helping transform neighborhood streets into pop up spaces for intergenerational play, physical activity, and social connection. Through these program activities, TESYA strengthens neighborhood safety, increases transit literacy, and builds youth leadership that supports long term community development and safer public spaces. The tour will take place at Division Midway Alliance office, arriving by transit, to demonstrate the importance of place making and transit safety through TESYA, possibly inviting one of TESYA youth participant to be part of the tour.

Intended audience: This tour is intended for everyone! OATS attendees of all ages should attend.