Workshop - When Driving Isn't An Option - Mobility Access for Nondrivers

The TDM world has historically focused on the mobility of people who have the option to drive themselves to work. But in reality, a third of people in the United States can’t access the privilege of driving ourselves where we need to go. What if the secret to getting more people to choose not to commute alone came from tuning in and listening to what people who already can't drive recommend? Anna Zivarts and collaborators from Disability Rights Washington’s Disability Mobility Initiative will lead a discussion centering the expertise of “involuntary” nondrivers and what we would prioritize to reduce car-dependency and make our transportation systems and our communities work better for everyone. 

Instructor: 
Anna Zivarts
Director, Disability Mobility Initiative
Disability Rights Washington

Anna Zivarts is a low-vision mom and nondriver who was born with the neurological condition nystagmus. Since launching the Disability Mobility Initiative (DMI) at Disability Rights Washington in 2020, Anna has worked to bring the voices of nondrivers to the planning and policy-making tables through organizing, research and policy campaigns led by nondrivers. Anna launched #WeekWithoutDriving in 2021 and is writing a book for Island Press about valuing the expertise of nondrivers. Anna serves on the board of the League of American Bicyclists and the National Safety Council’s Mobility Safety Advisory Group. She earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Stanford University.