Youth are dying on our roads and youth are leading the fix.
The Vision Zero Youth Council brings students into the policy decisions that shape street safety in their own communities.
Road crashes are a leading cause of death for USA youth.
Road crashes are a leading cause of death for USA youth.
The future of road safety policy starts here.
Worldwide, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults. Yet young people are rarely in the room when cities write the plans meant to protect them.
What We Do
📣 Meaningful Youth Engagement
Students shape Vision Zero plans and road safety policy, not just awareness campaigns.
🌎 Sustainable Cities
Safer, more equitable streets that serve everyone who walks, bikes, rides, and drives.
🤝 Partnerships
Working alongside cities, advocates, and schools to turn youth ideas into policy.
Founded in 2014. Back in 2026 with a bigger vision.
After a pause, VZYC is relaunching!
We’re revamping the chapter model, creating a youth executive board, and setting our goals on policy change. We're looking for youth, schools, and partners to build our vision with us.
Led by youth, rooted in their communities
VZYC chapters are youth-run groups that become experts on road safety where they live. Chapters choose their own local projects, and VZYC supports their policy work.