About this episode

The episode discusses a media event hosted by the Greater Madison MPO to promote awareness of transportation challenges faced by nondrivers.

The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is hosting a media event as part of The Week Without Driving—a nationwide challenge that invites elected leaders and community members to go without driving their personal vehicle for a week, or even just a day or a trip. The goal is to highlight the barriers faced by nondrivers, including people with disabilities, older adults, children, and people who cannot afford a car.

Topics covered

• Greater Madison MPO
• The Week Without Driving
• nondrivers
• transportation barriers

Keywords

• media event
• elected leaders
• community members
• disabilities
• older adults
• children

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