Lessons from the #WeekWithoutDriving with Snohomish County leaders
Channel: Snohomish County Transportation Coalition
Date: 2022-10-18

On Monday, October 17, 12-1 p.m., held a panel discussion with Snohomish County leaders about their experiences during the "Week Without Driving."

Disability Rights Washington held its second annual "Week Without Driving" challenge from September 19 to 25, challenging the state's community leaders to experience what it's like to get around without driving.  Approximately 25 percent of people cannot drive due to age, ability, or access to a vehicle.  

The Week Without Driving challenge puts leaders almost literally in these people's shoes, providing new perspectives on how their policy and funding decisions restrict or enable mobility for all people. 

Panelists included:
Ric Ilgenfritz, Community Transit CEO
Tom Hingson, Everett Transit Director
June Robinson, State Senator
Shelley Kloba, State Representative
Megan Dunn, Snohomish County Councilmember
Paula Rhyne, Everett City Councilmember
Liz Vogeli, Everett City Councilmember

Ed Engel, Snotrac's Mobility Justice Advocate, moderated the conversation.  Anna Zivarts of Disability Rights Washington provided an overview about why her organization established the annual Week Without Driving.

Also attended by:
Jan Schuette, Arlington City Councilmember
Don Vanney, Arlington City Councilmember

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