Whether you’re motivated by saving money, protecting the environment, improving street safety, boosting your health, or building community connections, join the Week Without Driving challenge. Discover the freedom and joy of leaving your car at home!
Try taking RTS to the grocery store, riding a Veo e-scooter to a midday meeting, walking to meet a friend, or using one of Rochester’s many bicycle boulevards for your commute.
Sign up for a chance to win prizes, and let us know the number of trips and cumulative miles you didn’t travel by car at the end of the week. We’ll email you with some daily challenges and themes that you can follow, or feel free to go your own way to fit your life and schedule! At the end of the week we will do community tally to see the impact we can have when we make a collective effort to reduce our car dependency!
September 29 – October 5
Monday – “Walk On”
Did you know 40% of car trips are under 2 miles? And that 28% are less than 1 mile? Is there somewhere you go regularly where you’d consider walking instead? If you can’t think of anywhere safe or pleasant to walk, conducting a walk audit of your community is easier than you’d think!
Tuesday – “Magic Bus”
With the cost of car ownership estimated at $12,000 a year (due to maintenance, insurance, gas etc.), the $1 price tag of an RTS trip is a great alternative. Check out the RTS routes to see if you can incorporate a bus into your travels!
Wednesday – “Watching the Wheels”
There is so much to say about bicycling in Monroe County that we have a dedicated newsletter, social media channels, and a webpage just to index our resources. Bicycling connects communities and is great for heart health. Visit our ROC Easy Bike Map and enjoy some of the beautiful trails, bicycle boulevards, and protected lanes offered throughout Monroe County.
Thursday – “Electric Boogie”
E-scooters are a “micro-mobility” transportation option that offer a fun, affordable, convenient way to get from here to there! Try the Veo system to scoot around within their footprint in the city of Rochester.
Friday – Your Choice
Finish off your week with your favorite mode of transportation.
Saturday – Prize Day & Advocacy
Report the number of non-driving miles and trips you have accumulated for a chance to win a prize! We’ll also fill you in on our ways to get started advocating for safer streets and more frequent public transit!
Sunday – Reflection
How do you feel about the Week Without Driving? What did you discover about yourself and your community? Want to write a blog post about it? We’ll ask to hear your thoughts!
