Why should you join us for the 2nd Annual #WeekWithoutDriving? A special invite from & 's Terry White!
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King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay: This week as a reminder that mobility is a human right. And it's also a reminder that so many people in our region are excluded from this right simply because driving for them is not an option.
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Rep. Alex Ramel: You know, nearly a quarter of people in Washington State don't drive for one reason or another.
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King County Metro General Manager Terry White: I grew up in a public housing project with a disabled mom who couldn't drive. I remember the places that I could go, the wonderful things that I got to do, but I also remember the places I couldn't get to.
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Tacoma Councilmember Kristina Walker: I'm an avid bus rider. I love to walk and bike but really forcing myself to do it for a full week was so valuable and so important.
Especially for those of us who are making decisions about our transportation system.
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Rep. Alex Ramel: As we work to build the transportation system for the future, we need a transportation system that's inclusive, that works for everybody.
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Snohomish County Councilmember Megan Dunn: It just really showed me there aren't sidewalks to the bus stop in Lowell in my neighborhood, and there's not really a way to get there by bike.
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King County Metro General Manager Terry White: Everybody should have the opportunity to move when they want to move, how they need to move.
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Senator Rebecca Saldaña: I’m calling on my colleagues and more elected officials across the state to join me in taking the challenge to not drive for our week and still get our jobs done.
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King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay: It’s really important that all of us, especially elected officials, experience the consequences of our policy decisions. That's why I'm participating in a #WeekWithoutDriving. And that's why I'm asking you to join us too.
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We're thrilled to have many cohosting organizations this year including: @FGT_253 ...
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If your org isn't listed & you want to help out by reaching out to the elected leaders in your network, let us know and we'd be happy to add you as a co-host!
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