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 October 1st to October 8th, 2026. Discover the freedom and joy of leaving your car at home!
Sign up to participate and win prizes, receive daily tips, challenges, and info on alternative transit events throughout the week straight to your inbox!
What are the rules around e-bikes? How does the RTS bus system work? Is it really possible to run errands by bike? How do I make my neighborhood more walkable? We’ll cover all that and more in our daily communications!
In 2025, 44 participants logged a stunning 616 non-car trips for a total of 1,970. 41 non-driving miles! Read some of their comments here.
Local Week Without Driving Events
Sign up for the final Flower City Feeling Good ride of the year with Reconnect Rochester and EE Pathways! Meet at Schiller Park (350 Andrews Street) at 5:45 for a fun, 7-mile group ride around downtown and the Riverway Trail.
Register to join us at this community conversation on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30-8pm to share your reflections on a week without driving in Monroe County. Learn more about our advocacy to improve transportation choices and how to get more involved.
