A Week Without Driving in Alameda - Streetsblog San Francisco

"What if, just for one week, you experienced your daily life without relying on a car? How might it change your perspective on the way our community moves? If you can drive or afford a car, you may not understand what it's like to rely on walking, rolling, transit, and asking for rides. But for nearly a third of people living in the United States-people with disabilities, young people, seniors, and people who can't afford cars or gas-this is their every day."

"The event, which will run from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, is part of a national effort organized by American Walks and Disability Rights Washington. Week Without Driving started in Washington State in 2021 with Anna Zivarts, Director of Disability Mobility Initiative, at Rights Washington. In 2023, America Walks helped take it national. That year, 140+ groups in 41 states and D.C. joined. In 2024, it grew to over 520 groups in all 50 states and D.C."

Alameda's flat terrain, mild weather, compact island size, and transit connections make it well suited for car-free living. The city is promoting a Week Without Driving from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5 to encourage residents to try walking, rolling, transit, and ride-sharing alternatives. The national campaign began in Washington State in 2021 and expanded with America Walks; participation rose from 140+ groups in 41 states in 2023 to over 520 groups in all 50 states and D.C. in 2024. The event seeks to raise awareness of the daily mobility realities faced by nearly a third of Americans and to build support for Alameda's protected bike lanes and car-free paths.

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