Women's History Month 2023

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) celebrates Women's History Month by highlighting women who work to make our streets safer for all. CDOT uplifts all women who work specifically on Vision Zero and traffic safety efforts, in Charlotte and across the country. The following women were interviewed and shared their personal journey and experiences in making safer streets a higher priority.

• Debbie Smith, P.E. | Director, City of Charlotte Department of Transportation
• Elyse Keefe, MSW, MPH | Road Safety Project Coordinator, UNC Injury Prevention Research Center 
• Kelly Fearon, P.E. | Vision Zero Engineer, City of Tampa Mobility Department  
• Kim Wiley-Schwartz | Assistant Commissioner for Education and Outreach, New York City Department of Transportation  
• Veronica Son, P.E. | Transportation Engineer, City of Boulder Transportation and Mobility Department ​
• Kimberly Leung, P.E., T.E. | Engineer & Acting Pedestrian Program Manager, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency​

Learn more about each leader by clicking through the tabs.