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‘Week Without Driving’ set for Sept. 29–Oct. 5; BPAC volunteers asked to staff tabling and outreach
Summary
Organizers previewed Week Without Driving (Sept. 29–Oct. 5), asked BPAC members to staff cheer zones and tabling, and discussed using Bike/Walk Cville pages and the BPAC email list for outreach. Organizers said materials, a calendar and a landing page will support sign-ups and local events.
Organizers briefed the Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee on Week Without Driving, a city challenge running Sept. 29–Oct. 5 that asks participants to reduce single‑occupant car use for seven days.
Logistics and goals: Organizers described a landing page on Bike Cville for sign-ups and resources, with cheer zones and in-person events planned in advance of the week. The presenter said the city will provide promotional materials (for example, pens) for participants who sign up and that event listings will appear on Bike Cville’s calendar.
Why it matters: Organizers said the week is intended to promote active transportation, gather journey user experiences and encourage residents and students to try transit, biking and walking. Speakers asked BPAC to help staff tabling at partner events and to share announcements via the BPAC email list.
Outreach specifics: Organizers asked BPAC volunteers to consider tabling at a campus commuter fair and other local events, and to distribute QR-code cards or small handouts directing people to Bike Cville for event information and to record commitments. Staff noted that a calendar and paid maintenance for the Bike Cville platform will make event listings reliable and reduce the risk of out-of-date information.
Next steps: Organizers will coordinate volunteer sign-ups and materials distribution; committee members agreed to circulate event details to their networks and the BPAC mailing list.
Ending: Organizers asked members to forward partner contact information (for example UVA student groups) and to use the BPAC email list to amplify the campaign.
