Week Without Driving 2025

An event from Week Without Driving and America Walks

Imagine navigating your community without being able to drive. How would you get to work, the grocery store, or a doctor’s appointment? For millions of people across our country, this is an everyday challenge. Missing sidewalks, unreliable transit, and car-centered infrastructure create barriers that limit independence, access to opportunities, and quality of life. 

Did you know there’s a nationwide event called Week Without Driving? Communities everywhere are embracing this week and considering how nondrivers in their communities move. It’s a week to rethink how to build more accessible places for everyone. Whether you're walking, rolling, biking, catching public transit or a ride from someone, the Week will inspire you to reimagine our streets. So mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us Monday, September 29 through October 5, 2025! Remember to use the hashtag #WeekWithoutDriving on social media and tag @AmericaWalks and @BikeWalkKC in your posts! We want to amplify your stories, share your experiences, and show the world how this week is transforming perspectives on transportation!

Join the Week Without Driving and see firsthand what it’s like to navigate your community without driving. What will you experience? What will you learn? What needs to change?

BikeWalkKC's Week Without Driving blog series:

"I need a transportation system designed for people, not cars" by Shawn Tolivar

"When Dad had to give up driving, he had to give up his freedom" by Amy Scrivner

Here are some tips for preparing to give up the driver's seat from America Walks:

• Start small. Replace one car trip with a walk or a bike ride.
• Join a neighborhood walking or biking group. This can makes your trips outside the car more sociable and safer.
• Participate in walk/roll or bike to school day.
• Research alternative routes for daily commute that don't include driving.
• Check the weather forecast daily to plan and adjust, if necessary.
• Have a plan in place for unexpected issues, such as delays in transit.
• Look for community carpool groups to see if carpooling is an option.
• Teach your children how to navigate public transit and about road safety.
• Visit local businesses that are within walking or biking distance.
• Engage with your child's school to understand safe walking or biking routes. Check with the school to see if your child qualifies for free transit passes.
• Partner with a neighbor or coworker who is also participating in the challenge and encourage each other.
• Share your journey on social media or with your community through local media to inspire others.