10/02/2026
October 1st marks the start of a “Week Without Driving,” created to increase the visibility of nondrivers. One in three people in the U.S. cannot drive due to age, disability, income and other factors, according to NRDC.
This week, we encourage you to think about the barriers and challenges nondrivers face, and consider choosing another option, like walking, bicycling, or taking public transit.
Learn more: weekwithoutdriving.org
Could you go a week without driving? That’s the challenge presented by , which begins today.
In honor of this challenge, we introduce you to Bus Stop Coordinator Sam Adams, who hasn’t owned a car for nearly 30 years.
🚍 How do you generally get around?
The mode depends on the mission and the mood. It’s so much easier to use transit now than it was in the 1990s (when I last owned a car), and I ride whenever I can, especially the METRO A, B, and Blue lines. My south Minneapolis neighborhood, Ericsson, has excellent transit service and is very walkable and bikeable. I’m also an HOURCAR member, which helps when I want to move bulky things or visit less accessible places.
🚍 What do you enjoy most about taking transit?
I enjoy the time and space it gives me to process tasks, text, listen to music, and appreciate the beauty of the metro area while traveling.
🚍 What advice do you have for people who are unsure about taking transit?
Install the Transit app on your phone. It’s a game changer, especially when there are multiple ways to get somewhere but you want the best connection. Remember that every ride you take is a vote of confidence in your community and in the ability of people to work together.
