Week Without Driving
Week Without Driving is a weeklong challenge created so that those who are able to drive can learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges non-drivers face every day- and work together to create more accessible communities for all. This year, Week Without Driving will take place from Monday, October 1 to Sunday, October 8, 2026
How does it work?
Every trip counts! From October 1st through October 8th, you can get around however you want, but the challenge is to NOT drive yourself anywhere! This applies to all your trips (work, school. errands, etc). Be mindful of how your trips vary. Are you carpooling with someone or paying for an uber/taxi? If you were a non driver, how would the cost of an uber impact your finances or how often would be asking for a ride from a friend or family member to get to your destination?
Its okay to drive, but its important to reflect on your choices and how different it would look for someone who didn’t have the choice of driving.
How can I get involved?
Marymoor Walk & Talk
Get involved during Week Without Driving by joining Move Redmond’s Marymoor Walk & Talk. Marymoor Village is a rapidly changing neighborhood with important regional destinations, like MAPS and Marymoor park. Join Move Redmond on a community walk with community members, elected leaders, city staff, and agency partners and discuss issues of pedestrian safety and wayfinding around Marymoor Village.
Along this walk, we will highlight opportunities for quick build improvements to improve safety. This walk is also timed to see the influx of people attending Friday prayers at the Mosque.
Event Details:
When: Friday, October 2, 2026. Meet at 1PM. Walk will begin at 1:30 PM
Where: Meet at Marymoor Village Station ( 17301 NE 70th St, Redmond, WA 98052)
Downtown Redmond Walk & Talk
Join Move Redmond during Week Without Driving and take this opportunity to share your lived experiences on what it is like to get around in Downtown Redmond with your elected officials, decision makers, and agency partners. Share your feedback on upcoming safety projects along 161st and 85th with City Staff and what they can do to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in Redmond.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Meet at 5PM. Walk will begin at 5:30 PM.
Where: Meet at Downtown Park (16101 Redmond Wy, Redmond, WA 98052)
