Members of the Transportation Equity Workgroup, youth mentorship participants, SDOT Interim Director Adiam Emery, and SDOT staff smile at a recent event in Seattle. Photo: SDOT
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Nine people from our first-ever youth mentorship pilot program started meeting once a week in July to learn about SDOT programs and initiatives with a focus on supporting leadership and advocacy skills.
Top highlights included:
An interactive game activity rooted in transit and childhood memories
A walking tour to Pike Place Market with stops and presentations from SDOT staff
Group conversations about climate, safety, and community investments with insight from subject matter experts
A trip to Seattle City Hall to meet Councilmembers Rinck, Saka, Hollingsworth, and Straus