One-third of people living in the United States do not have a driver license—but our mobility system is designed almost exclusively for drivers. This conversation will shine a light on the frustrating,
dangerous, and sometimes deadly reality for nondrivers and explain how improving our cities with nondrivers in mind creates a better quality of
life for everyone.

Anna Zivarts is a visually impaired parent and author of When Driving
Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency [2] (Island Press,
2024). Zivarts launched the Week Without Driving [3] to address the
needs of nondrivers in planning accessible communities and now continues
that work with the Nondrivers Alliance [4]. Zivarts earned undergraduate
and master’s degrees from Stanford University, sits on the boards of
the League of American Bicyclists and the Pacific Northwest
Transportation Consortium, and serves as a member of TRB’s
Implications of Transportation Choices and Access on Public Health
committee. 

  This is a free event. For questions or to request accommodations such
as a speech-to-text service or interpreter, please reach out to
martina@sightline.org.

Located in Free Cycles Streetside Learning Center (736 S 1st W, just west of the
main entrance)

Image credits: Amara S., Island Press.