Week Without Driving

Transit is essential, providing everyone with a clean and affordable way to get around. Transit drives economic growth and opportunities and is a critical tool for addressing the climate crisis. But for too long, our policymakers haven’t prioritized funding for transit, choosing to spend the vast majority of our transportation dollars on roads. As a result, in much of the country it’s incredibly difficult—if not impossible—to get around without a car.

This September, we can raise awareness of these 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 1⁄3 of Americans who can’t or don’t drive. Anyone can participate in the challenge – whether as an individual, organization, or elected official.

By participating in Week Without Driving and raising our voices together about the need for better transit options, we can create a system that gets everyone where they need to go, regardless of ability, age, or income.