From September 29th to October 5th, the Week Without Driving offers us the opportunity to raise awareness of how essential public transportation is and to mobilize everyday riders, grassroots leaders, and decision makers to address transportation inequities by participating in the Week Without Driving challenge.
Week Without Driving challenges us to leave our cars at home for a week to see what it’s like for the ⅓ of Americans who can’t or don’t drive. Anyone can participate in the challenge, whether as an individual, organization, or elected official. The Week Without Driving allows us to ask elected officials to support policies that invest in our public transit system.
Background
In 2020, Disability Mobility Initiative began documenting the experiences of non-drivers in the State of Washington. In 2021 and 2022, they challenged elected officials and other decision-makers to a Week Without Driving – with profound effects on those who participated. In 2023, America Walks and Disability Mobility Initiative partnered to take Week Without Driving national.
Getting Started
- Messaging guidance
- Template: Inviting elected officials to participate
- Instructions: Writing an op ed on the Week Without Driving
- Template: Resolution Proclaiming Week Without Driving
- Examples of Week Without Driving efforts and activities from previous years.