Page Title: Week Without Driving

Week Without Driving Sept 29th - Oct 5th, 2025

Did you know that roughly 30% of people can't drive? What if, just for one week, you experienced your daily life without relying on a car? How might it change your perspective on the way our community moves?

Sign up for the challenge by going to weekwithoutdriving.org

The Week Without Driving is an educational opportunity for decision makers and individuals to experience and empathize with experience of millions of people who do not drive due to age, income, disability or other barriers. You can drive or ride in a car during the week, the point is to try other options and to recognize where there are barriers for people who cannot drive.

This year, Walk & Roll is hosting several walks and will be sharing non-driving routes to get around Bellingham. Please join us in whatever capacity you wish to. Your participation can bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within our transportation ecosystem. Your voice matters in this conversation, especially if you regularly don’t drive. We are providing opportunities to share your story, and to reimagine what transportation options could look like in our community. See below for more event details.

Thursday, October 1
Downtown and Waterfront Stroll
Meet at noon at the back lawn of the Bellingham Library Central Branch (Lottie Street between Commercial and Grand). We will take an easy ~2 mile walk beginning along trails down to Waypoint Park, then past the Portal Village and looping back via Railroad Ave.

 

Saturday, October 3
Downtown to Arboretum Urban Hike
Meet at 9:00 AM at the corner of Maple and Railroad by the Farmer's Market. We will take pedestrian paths and trails up to the Arboretum Lookout tower, then through the Western Campus and looping back via the South Bay Trail. Total distance is ~2.2 miles, with several steeper sections (500 feet total elevation gain and loss).

 

Sunday, October 4
Subdued Saunter 2
Starting at 9:00 AM at WTA Bellingham Station, join us to explore  Bellingham by foot with this slightly less than 15 mile walking adventure, which passes through 12 different neighborhoods and numerous parks and trails.
Map: Subdued Saunter 2
Signup and info: Details and Signup

Thursday, October 8
Barkley Village to Sunset Pond Loop
Meet at noon at the Scramble Nature Playpark (2915 Woburn St). Our route takes the Barkley Trail to Sunset Pond, looping around Sunset Pond and then back to the playpark. Total distance is ~3.3 miles, with a ~2.3 mile option that skips the loop around the pond.

 

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