"For one week this fall, elected officials, community leaders, and residents across the United States did something simple but powerful: they left their cars parked. From September 29 to October 5, America Walks' Week Without Driving challenged people in power to experience their communities the way nearly one-third of Americans already do, without the ability to drive. That includes seniors, youth, people with disabilities, and low-income families. For many, driving isn't a choice; it's simply not an option."
"As someone who works in sustainable transportation, I see every day how much our infrastructure still assumes everyone can or should drive. This weeklong challenge flips that assumption, celebrating progress we've made on alternative, sustainable transportation but also identifying where cities fall short and what they could look like if we built them for everyone. This year, Week Without Driving had its biggest reach yet thanks to a national partnership between America Walks and Lime."
America Walks organized Week Without Driving from September 29 to October 5 to encourage elected officials, community leaders, and residents to leave cars parked and experience daily life without driving. The challenge highlighted that nearly one-third of Americans already lack driving access, including seniors, youth, people with disabilities, and low-income families. A national partnership with Lime expanded reach by providing shared e-bikes and e-scooters, discounted rides, and event support, turning the challenge into real mobility experiences. Community rides in cities like Washington, D.C., and Seattle illustrated both progress in alternatives and remaining infrastructure shortcomings that limit inclusive, car-free travel.
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