Could You Go A Week Without Driving?

Week Without Driving is a national movement, and People Mover, Bike Anchorage and the Anchorage Health Department are bringing it to Anchorage.

Join us, alongside hundreds of communities nationwide, in trying life without driving for a trip, a day, or the whole week: choose anything besides a personal vehicle, like bus, bike, walk, scooter, or carpool.

See Anchorage from a different point of view, and discover how walkable, bikeable, and bus-able the city really is. Accept the challenge, go solo or team up, track your week, and share your experience.

The Week Without Driving challenge will be from October 1-8, 2026. And all week, People Mover rides are free and you can complete a bingo card to win prizes!

How It Works

• The Challenge: Try not to drive yourself anywhere for one week. That includes errands, commuting, and fun outings.

• Other Options: You can still get around in other ways: Walk, roll, bike, ride the bus, or ask for rides. If you do need to drive, that’s okay! It's a chance to reflect on what that trip would have been like if driving weren’t an option.

• Keep Notes: Pay attention to how long trips take, how easy it is to cross streets, how safe you feel biking or walking, how much a ride costs, and how it all adds up.

• Share Your Story: We hope your experience will leave you energized to push for real change to make our streets safer and more accessible for everyone. Turn your observations of unsafe intersections, transportation gaps, and other issues into advocacy opportunities.

PLUS: Great Events and Mini Bike to Work Day!

Mini-Bike to Work Day: Friday, October 2

We're making the Week Without Driving a little sweeter with a bonus Bike to Work Day on Friday, October 2! Enjoy treats from your favorite local organizations along popular bike routes in Anchorage. Treat stations will be open from 7:00-9:00 A.M.

Check out the treat station map here.

Does your organization want to host a treat station? Sign up here!

Movie Night at Bear Tooth: Monday, October 5

Title and time coming soon, hosted by our friends at People Mover.

"Changing Lanes" Documentary Screening: Wednesday, October 7

Get inspired with this great documentary about safe streets advocacy! Here's the synopsis:

When a beloved teacher is tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a grassroots movement emerges to transform a notoriously dangerous four-lane boulevard into a safer, two-lane street with protected bike lanes. While many applaud the proposed road diet, it also sparks a backlash — led in part by a powerful local business owner. As government support begins to waver, neighbors unite to challenge entrenched interests and fight for a safer Greenpoint.

Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wilda Marston Theater at the Loussac Library. Doors open at 5:30. This event is free and open to the public.

Attend the Public Transit Advisory Board meeting: Thursday, October 8

After your Week Without Driving, you're going to have a lot of ideas to make our city better for biking, walking and transit. Share your observations at the PTAB meeting, in-person or online.

Tools for Your Week Without Driving

Planning your trips without a car can feel tricky at first, but the right tools make it much easier (and more fun!). Here are some local resources to help you get where you need to go during the challenge:

• People Mover Bus System – Plan your trip and check schedules. Pro tip: download the Transit App or Google Maps to see real-time arrivals and get step-by-step directions.

• AnchorRIDES – Learn more about paratransit service for people with disabilities and seniors.

• Anchorage Bike Maps – Find bike lanes, greenways, and multi-use trails.

• Bike Parking Map – Make sure you know where to lock up your bike when you arrive at your destination.

• Moose Loop – Explore Anchorage's amazing greenbelts for commuting or just riding for fun.

• More Bike Resources – Check out our other resources to learn rules of the road, find local bike shops, and report hazards.