Week Without Driving
Join Local Motion in the Week Without Driving Challenge
OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 8, 2026
We are proud to announce our participation in the Week Without Driving from Thursday, October 1 to Thursday, October 8, 2026. This groundbreaking national initiative invites folks to experience their communities through the lens of non-drivers.
The #WeekWithoutDriving is not just a campaign but a challenge for elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to step into the shoes of those who cannot or choose not to drive. Participants are encouraged to engage in all their daily activities using any form of transportation other than driving themselves. This endeavor aims to broaden understanding and empathy towards the everyday barriers faced by nondrivers, be it due to disability, age, economic circumstances, or personal choice.
Get Involved and Embrace the Challenge
During the Week Without Driving, members and staff of Local Motion will lead by example, opting out of driving themselves. By joining us, residents can gain valuable insights into the importance of accessible and diverse transportation options.
"Signing up for A Week Without Driving is an opportunity to understand our community differently, but it's not just about challenges and barriers. There are real benefits to getting around without a personal vehicle; we hope participants will experience those too." - Josh Parshall, Chief Development Officer, Local Motion.
Join Local Motion in this transformative experience and help make Columbia a more inclusive, accessible, safe, and connected community.
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Week Without Driving Events
Thursday, October 1st, 5-8:30pm
WWD Kick-off: Historic Walk and Film Screening
Learn Columbia's history on a downtown walking tour led by Stephen Bybee (5-6pm) that ends at Ragtag for a free screening of Changing Lanes followed by a virtual conversation with the director and an in-person panel. Meet at Flatbranch Park at 5pm for the walk, or at Ragtag Cinema at 6pm for the screening!
Thursday, October 8th, 5-7:00pm
Week Without Driving Wrap-Up
Reflect, celebrate, and discuss and next steps at Wabash Bus Station from 5-7pm featuring tacos from Café Berlin and a downtown walk audit.
Saturday, October 3rd, Time & Route TBA
Bike Bus to MU Homecoming Parade
Join Local Motion for a leisurely ride from central Columbia to downtown to watch the parade festivities!
Throughout the Week
WWD Bingo—share your experiences on social media!
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