Transportation is deeply connected to health, housing, food access, education, economic opportunity, environmental resilience, and more. Yet we often design communities with the incorrect assumption that driving is the default mode.
Approximately 30% of the U.S. population cannot drive because of age, disability, income, or other barriers. Everyone is a nondriver for at least part of their lives, and most people will outlive their ability to drive. What does that mean for our ability to age in place, access opportunities and care, stay connected, and move safely across our communities throughout our lives?
Join Community Design and Nondrivers – Connecting All of Us to explore deficiencies in our current transportation system. We’ll hear real-world experiences from those navigating these gaps. We’ll also unpack how the transportation time tax, safety, and lack of access shapes the daily lives of nondrivers. Most importantly, we’ll look at what’s possible and ask the fundamental question: “What kind of community do we want to live in?” Join us to reimagine communities to be healthier and more connected, accessible, and resilient for all people.
This webinar is presented in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Active People, Healthy Nation campaign.
Webinar Panelists:
- Mike McGinn — Director, America Walks
- Anna Zivarts — Disability Rights Washington
Webinar Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the public health and social impacts of our current transportation systems, especially on older adults, people with disabilities, young people, and low-income communities.
- Understand how limited transportation options affect access to care, services, connection, and economic opportunities, as well as inhibit aging in place.
- Explore community-driven solutions that improve mobility, safety, and independence for people who cannot drive.
- Consider the role of public agencies and local leaders in creating transportation systems that serve the full community.
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