What is Spokane Week Without Driving?
Spokane Week Without Driving invites Spokanites to – you guessed it! – not drive for some or all of the week of October 1–8. Week Without Driving was started by Disability Rights Washington to draw attention to the challenges that people encounter when they cannot drive. Week Without Driving prompts everyone to ask: how can we make more accessible communities for everyone?
How can you participate?
Some time between October 1–8, opt out of using your car like you normally would. You might learn some really cool things, like the new views of town from the bus window, or that you enjoy the walk to work in the morning. You might also learn some frustrating things. Reflect on this experience and write about it to your representative so that we can continue to make positive change here in Spokane. (You can also share your experience with us! We’d love to hear about it!)
WWD 2026
Upcoming Events
(Many more things will be here soon! Check back, or sign up for our email list to be notified of upcoming events.)
Thursday, October 1: Join us for a bike tour of recently improved bike infrastructure, to kick off your Week Without Driving! (Exact time and location forthcoming.)
Saturday, October 3: A local historian, Dr. Linda Tredennick, will be leading a walking and rolling tour about historic transit infrastructure in the East Central neighborhood. (Exact time and location forthcoming.)
How can you learn more or get involved?
Check out https://weekwithoutdriving.org/
Follow us on spokaneweekwithoutdriving
Donate to help our projects or contact us for a specific list of material needs!
2025 Events
October 1st, 2025 at Lunarium: A lively conversation around bike commuting, led by Gonzaga professor Scott Starbuck.
October 4th, 2025, in front of Made with Love Bakery: A Spokane Trolley Walking Tour with Gonzaga professor Linda Tredennick.
Past news coverage
RANGE Media Editorial by Spokane Reimagined Co-Executive Directors Sarah Rose and Erik Lowe