Week Without Driving, October 1-8

The Week Without Driving is coming up in less than a month. Two headlines from the website pretty much explain the point of the celebration. “What would change in your life if driving wasn’t an option?” “More than one third of people living in the United States are nondrivers.”

To participate, act and think about these questions:

  • Take transit, walk, roll or ride.
  • Ask for a ride.
  • Who has choices, what are your choices?
  • If you still have to drive, you haven’t “failed.”

The national event is sponsored by America Walks and Nondrivers Alliance. So far as I know, there are no local events or sponsors, but please let me know if you know of any.

Week Without Driving logo
Week Without Driving logo

Week Without Driving: save the dates

Week Without Driving 2024 will be held nationally, and in the Sacramento region, September 30 – October 6. Mark those dates on your calendar and prepare to participate!

The Sacramento website is https://weekwithoutdriving-sac.org/, and the hashtag for social media is #SacWWD. 

A planning committee is meeting once a week to refine details and promotion, so expect to see that showing up shortly. SacRT will be offering free rides to participants on select days.