July 20–21, 2026
UN High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety 2026
Global Road Safety Through a Youth Rider Lens
On July 20–21, 2026, world leaders, health experts, and advocates convened at the United Nations in New York for the High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, a moment to renew commitments and accelerate action toward safer roads for all.
Know Your Ride engaged with this global conversation through a youth bicycle and e-bike safety lens, translating major themes into local rider education and safer decision-making.
How Know Your Ride engaged
- Engaged with the global road-safety conversation through a youth rider lens
- Engaged with key themes affecting young riders and families
- Reflected on how global commitments connect to local streets and everyday riding decisions
- Amplified practical safety takeaways for bicycle and e-bike education
Global commitments are powerful, but safer streets start local.
When young riders understand the rules, ride with confidence, and speak up for safer roads, communities become stronger, streets become safer, and change lasts.
Five takeaways for young riders
Understand what you are riding
Know your bike or e-bike, its features, and its limits.
Match your route and speed to your experience
Choose roads and speeds that fit your skills and conditions.
Wear properly fitted safety equipment
A good helmet and bright gear make a big difference.
Ride predictably and stay visible
Signal your moves, follow road rules, and be easy to see.
Speak up about unsafe streets and unclear rules
Your voice helps build safer streets for everyone.
