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Week Without Driving

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Step up to the challenge: go car-free for the week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

Join UW-La Crosse and the wider community in celebrating the annual Week Without Driving, a nationwide initiative run by the non-profit America Walks and . During the week, Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to navigate life without the use of a personal vehicle. Events throughout the week will shed light on the importance of alternative transportation options that can offer financial, health and environmental benefits.

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Going a full week without driving might not be possible for some—and that’s okay. If that is the case, consider replacing just a few of your usual car trips with another way of getting around.

Events celebrated for Week Without Driving

What to Expect? Why participate?

The intention of this celebration is to shed light on the challenges inherent for someone without a vehicle to complete essential, daily tasks in a car-centric society. In La Crosse, over 40% of residents are non-drivers for various reasons. If you take on the Week Without Driving challenge, you may find that completing daily tasks is incredibly difficult or not possible.

“Figuring out you can’t complete a week without driving is just as significant as being able to do it. Many non-drivers in La Crosse can complete tasks that they need to, but they do it within a system that is not necessarily easy, pleasant or equitable,” says Andrew Ericson, UWL sustainability program manager. “This week will explore the benefits of ensuring we all have access to great walking, biking, rolling and public transportation.”

About Week Without Driving

The UWL portion of Week Without Driving is put on by UWL Sustainability and other partners. This event is celebrated across the city of La Crosse. Week Without Driving is a national event organized by America Walks and Disability Rights Washington. More about the national event here: https://weekwithoutdriving.org/ 

 

Related campus initiatives

Sustainability Wellness Financial literacy

When

  • Midnight Monday, Sept. 29 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5

If you go

  • Free, registration required
  • Details

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Andrew Ericson at 608.785.8867 or aericson@uwlax.edu.

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