Yelissa Mendoza

Yelissa Mendoza is a road safety analyst at the Dominican Republic’s National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT), known for her critical role in spearheading helmet safety reforms in response to alarming motorcycle-related fatalities in the country. Her advocacy highlights the urgent need for improved road safety measures, particularly focusing on the youth demographic, where motorcyclists account for a significant percentage of road deaths. Mendoza's work emphasizes the importance of establishing clear technical standards for helmet certification and implementing educational initiatives to change cultural attitudes towards helmet use.