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The national Week Without Driving campaign invites people who usually drive to experience transit or other modes of transportation. The goal is to build awareness of what mobility is like for those who don’t have the option to drive, and to spark conversations about equitable investments in sustainable public transportation systems.

For the St. Louis region, this campaign matters deeply. Every day, thousands of residents rely on Metro Transit — our services help connect people to jobs, education, health care, and community. By participating, you are taking a stand with us and those we serve, ultimately advocating for transit as a public service that helps so many people in our region. Week Without Driving helps us to reinforce that every resident should have access to reliable, safe, and clean transportation options.

Want to get the best out of your Week Without Driving? Check out these resources:

• Week Without Driving Kick-off Community Event
  Friday, Sept. 26, 5–7 p.m. at Perennial Community Workshop. Grab all the info and transit tips you need to be successful during your commute next week. Learn more here.

• Guided Downtown MetroLink and MetroBus Excursion
  Tuesday, Sept. 30, join Public Affairs’ own Matt Fernandes in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit for a guided tour of how to ride Metro.Click here to register.

• Full List of Week Without Driving Events
  Our partners at Trailnet are championing the campaign and have created a community calendar of events. View the full list of local events here.

• Metro Rider Tools
  Trip planning tools, route maps, real-time arrival info, and payment options are found at metrostlouis.org or through the Transit App.

• Metro Transit Information Team
  Have questions about planning your trip? Call our Transit Information team at 314-231-2345 for personalized help.

We encourage you to try transit during the week — even just once — and share your experience with us. Every ride makes a difference, and your voice helps shape the future of public transportation in our region.