America Walks
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Everyone should be able to move around their community with dignity and freedom. We are a national non-profit supporting change and changemakers at every level. Americawalks.org
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We’re already looking ahead to Week Without Driving 2026 and we want your input! The survey helps us make next year even more meaningful, accessible, and community-driven.
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Really enjoyed being part of the 2025 cohort! Got to meet with advocates from all over and learn from them best practices for advocacy, as well as what makes their places special.
👟Applications are open for the 2026 #WalkingCollege!
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
🗓 Apply by Feb 16
🏘️ Rural leaders encouraged
💻 Virtual
Apply: buff.ly/yBpDknf
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
🗓 Apply by Feb 16
🏘️ Rural leaders encouraged
💻 Virtual
Apply: buff.ly/yBpDknf
January 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Really enjoyed being part of the 2025 cohort! Got to meet with advocates from all over and learn from them best practices for advocacy, as well as what makes their places special.
👟Applications are open for the 2026 #WalkingCollege!
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
🗓 Apply by Feb 16
🏘️ Rural leaders encouraged
💻 Virtual
Apply: buff.ly/yBpDknf
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
🗓 Apply by Feb 16
🏘️ Rural leaders encouraged
💻 Virtual
Apply: buff.ly/yBpDknf
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
👟Applications are open for the 2026 #WalkingCollege!
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
🗓 Apply by Feb 16
🏘️ Rural leaders encouraged
💻 Virtual
Apply: buff.ly/yBpDknf
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
🗓 Apply by Feb 16
🏘️ Rural leaders encouraged
💻 Virtual
Apply: buff.ly/yBpDknf
Leadership
The second item: "We're going to be getting out the red paint on Denny Way," Wilson said. "We cannot let one of our highest ridership routes languish in traffic." Bus lane inbound.
January 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Leadership
Some interpret "abundance" to mean an "abundance of highways." Ben of America Walks is leading a panel at the #crossroadsconvening on "Centering Transportation Equity in the Abundance Agenda" to do better than that. FYI, "some" is the Abundance Caucus in Congress, cdn.sanity.io/files/ifn0l6...
cdn.sanity.io
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Some interpret "abundance" to mean an "abundance of highways." Ben of America Walks is leading a panel at the #crossroadsconvening on "Centering Transportation Equity in the Abundance Agenda" to do better than that. FYI, "some" is the Abundance Caucus in Congress, cdn.sanity.io/files/ifn0l6...
👟‼️WEBINAR: Want to know which land-use policies actually help create walkable communities?
Join Cary Westerbeck and Mike McGinn to learn the proven changes a community can make to create walkable places for all.
Sign up ➡️ buff.ly/kI4OplX#Acti...
Join Cary Westerbeck and Mike McGinn to learn the proven changes a community can make to create walkable places for all.
Sign up ➡️ buff.ly/kI4OplX#Acti...
January 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
👟‼️WEBINAR: Want to know which land-use policies actually help create walkable communities?
Join Cary Westerbeck and Mike McGinn to learn the proven changes a community can make to create walkable places for all.
Sign up ➡️ buff.ly/kI4OplX#Acti...
Join Cary Westerbeck and Mike McGinn to learn the proven changes a community can make to create walkable places for all.
Sign up ➡️ buff.ly/kI4OplX#Acti...
Yes. Lives are more important than parked cars obscuring sight lines of those in and out of vehicles. Daylighting intersections should be a standard safety practice everywhere.
Mayor Mamdani said over the weekend that he wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/m...
Mamdani: Daylighting Before Death! - Streetsblog New York City
The mayor wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Yes. Lives are more important than parked cars obscuring sight lines of those in and out of vehicles. Daylighting intersections should be a standard safety practice everywhere.
‼️ Walkable, safe, and accessible communities are at stake in 2026.
🌟 America Walks trains advocates, educates the public, and builds a national movement to stand up to the highway lobbyists.
But we need your help. Donate today to help us build the #walkability movement! ➡️ buff.ly/E8gjzgW
🌟 America Walks trains advocates, educates the public, and builds a national movement to stand up to the highway lobbyists.
But we need your help. Donate today to help us build the #walkability movement! ➡️ buff.ly/E8gjzgW
December 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
‼️ Walkable, safe, and accessible communities are at stake in 2026.
🌟 America Walks trains advocates, educates the public, and builds a national movement to stand up to the highway lobbyists.
But we need your help. Donate today to help us build the #walkability movement! ➡️ buff.ly/E8gjzgW
🌟 America Walks trains advocates, educates the public, and builds a national movement to stand up to the highway lobbyists.
But we need your help. Donate today to help us build the #walkability movement! ➡️ buff.ly/E8gjzgW
What we do in 2026 will matter for years to come.
The walkability movement is up against a lot...
America Walks works to empower a national network to advocate for funding the safe, walkable infrastructure communities want and need.
Consider donating: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
The walkability movement is up against a lot...
America Walks works to empower a national network to advocate for funding the safe, walkable infrastructure communities want and need.
Consider donating: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
December 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What we do in 2026 will matter for years to come.
The walkability movement is up against a lot...
America Walks works to empower a national network to advocate for funding the safe, walkable infrastructure communities want and need.
Consider donating: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
The walkability movement is up against a lot...
America Walks works to empower a national network to advocate for funding the safe, walkable infrastructure communities want and need.
Consider donating: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
Walkable communities are healthier, safer, and better for local businesses... so why do our streets still prioritize speed over people?
Because the road-building lobby spent $267 million lobbying on transportation in one year — and politicians listened. 💰🛣️
Because the road-building lobby spent $267 million lobbying on transportation in one year — and politicians listened. 💰🛣️
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Walkable communities are healthier, safer, and better for local businesses... so why do our streets still prioritize speed over people?
Because the road-building lobby spent $267 million lobbying on transportation in one year — and politicians listened. 💰🛣️
Because the road-building lobby spent $267 million lobbying on transportation in one year — and politicians listened. 💰🛣️
Safe streets don't build themselves. 👟🌟
The road-building lobby spent $267M last year to get what they want.
That's what we're up against. America Walks wins because we believe in 'people power' to create safer, more walkable streets and communities for all.
Donate today: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
The road-building lobby spent $267M last year to get what they want.
That's what we're up against. America Walks wins because we believe in 'people power' to create safer, more walkable streets and communities for all.
Donate today: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
December 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Safe streets don't build themselves. 👟🌟
The road-building lobby spent $267M last year to get what they want.
That's what we're up against. America Walks wins because we believe in 'people power' to create safer, more walkable streets and communities for all.
Donate today: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
The road-building lobby spent $267M last year to get what they want.
That's what we're up against. America Walks wins because we believe in 'people power' to create safer, more walkable streets and communities for all.
Donate today: buff.ly/ABbkxOf
Turn danger into safety. 🚸
Turn inaction into change. 👟
Every dollar you give to America Walks has an immediate impact on safer, more walkable communities.
🌟 $15 empowers advocates fighting for safer streets
🌟 $25 helps neighbors identify dangerous walking conditions through a walk audit
Turn inaction into change. 👟
Every dollar you give to America Walks has an immediate impact on safer, more walkable communities.
🌟 $15 empowers advocates fighting for safer streets
🌟 $25 helps neighbors identify dangerous walking conditions through a walk audit
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Turn danger into safety. 🚸
Turn inaction into change. 👟
Every dollar you give to America Walks has an immediate impact on safer, more walkable communities.
🌟 $15 empowers advocates fighting for safer streets
🌟 $25 helps neighbors identify dangerous walking conditions through a walk audit
Turn inaction into change. 👟
Every dollar you give to America Walks has an immediate impact on safer, more walkable communities.
🌟 $15 empowers advocates fighting for safer streets
🌟 $25 helps neighbors identify dangerous walking conditions through a walk audit
Supporting America Walks means supporting community-led change that makes our streets safer.
When you give, you’re not just supporting a program...
You’re sparking understanding. You’re fueling change. You’re making communities better.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/ERl0UTo
When you give, you’re not just supporting a program...
You’re sparking understanding. You’re fueling change. You’re making communities better.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/ERl0UTo
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Supporting America Walks means supporting community-led change that makes our streets safer.
When you give, you’re not just supporting a program...
You’re sparking understanding. You’re fueling change. You’re making communities better.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/ERl0UTo
When you give, you’re not just supporting a program...
You’re sparking understanding. You’re fueling change. You’re making communities better.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/ERl0UTo
As we reflect on this past year, we want to share how your support is helping America Walks build a movement — one community, one project, and one partnership at a time.
Here's how... 🧵 ⤵️
Here's how... 🧵 ⤵️
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
As we reflect on this past year, we want to share how your support is helping America Walks build a movement — one community, one project, and one partnership at a time.
Here's how... 🧵 ⤵️
Here's how... 🧵 ⤵️
America Walks board member Abdullahi Abdulle is quoted in the New York Times, Newsweek and The Guardian about the ICE raids targeting Somalis in Minnesota.
Freedom from undue government restrictions on movement is enshrined in our Constitution.
Freedom from undue government restrictions on movement is enshrined in our Constitution.
In Minnesota, fear and resolve after Trump attacks Somali community
"We are Minnesotan, we are Americans, and we are not going anywhere."
buff.ly
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
America Walks board member Abdullahi Abdulle is quoted in the New York Times, Newsweek and The Guardian about the ICE raids targeting Somalis in Minnesota.
Freedom from undue government restrictions on movement is enshrined in our Constitution.
Freedom from undue government restrictions on movement is enshrined in our Constitution.
From an extension of New Orleans’ Lafitte Greenway to bike-friendly facilities in San Antonio, we're celebrating these #WalkabilityWins!
Have a Walkability Win? 💌 DM us or email social@americawalks.org
💫 Read more about the wins highlighted this month: buff.ly/9uqcdZs
Have a Walkability Win? 💌 DM us or email social@americawalks.org
💫 Read more about the wins highlighted this month: buff.ly/9uqcdZs
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
From an extension of New Orleans’ Lafitte Greenway to bike-friendly facilities in San Antonio, we're celebrating these #WalkabilityWins!
Have a Walkability Win? 💌 DM us or email social@americawalks.org
💫 Read more about the wins highlighted this month: buff.ly/9uqcdZs
Have a Walkability Win? 💌 DM us or email social@americawalks.org
💫 Read more about the wins highlighted this month: buff.ly/9uqcdZs
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An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
Many Americans Are Open to Car-Free Living — Human Transit
Is Americans a “car culture” or are they “car dependent”? Do they drive because they love driving, or are they in an unhealthy relationship with a substance it would be happy to do without? Obviousl...
humantransit.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
An astonishing percentage of Americans are open to car-free living.
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
The problem isn't attitudes. The problem is the failure to invest in viable options.
humantransit.org/2025/12/many...
Do you work for (or with) a community that is leading the way in prioritizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety for children and youth where the risk is greatest?
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Do you work for (or with) a community that is leading the way in prioritizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety for children and youth where the risk is greatest?
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left than those with small blind zones.
Auto design and street-level interventions that prioritize pedestrians can help create safer, calmer roads for all ➡️ buff.ly/e3N1qCv
Auto design and street-level interventions that prioritize pedestrians can help create safer, calmer roads for all ➡️ buff.ly/e3N1qCv
December 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left than those with small blind zones.
Auto design and street-level interventions that prioritize pedestrians can help create safer, calmer roads for all ➡️ buff.ly/e3N1qCv
Auto design and street-level interventions that prioritize pedestrians can help create safer, calmer roads for all ➡️ buff.ly/e3N1qCv
C'mon @lacity.bsky.social- If this many people want a safer crosswalk you should be figuring out how to help them, not arrest them
LAPD cuffs and tickets organizer of do-it-yourself volunteer crosswalk-painting. "It's sad that it comes to this." la.streetsblog.org/2025/12/08/p...
Police and Fire Departments Shut Down Volunteer Crosswalk Painting Event in Westwood - Streetsblog Los Angeles
LAPD cited People's Vision Zero volunteer organizer Jonathan Hale for misdemeanor "vandalism on city property," the charge typically means a $250 fine
la.streetsblog.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
C'mon @lacity.bsky.social- If this many people want a safer crosswalk you should be figuring out how to help them, not arrest them
‼️ WEBINAR December 10!
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/BhnYmJp
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/BhnYmJp
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
‼️ WEBINAR December 10!
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/BhnYmJp
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/BhnYmJp
Do you work for (or with) a community that is leading the way in prioritizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety for children and youth where the risk is greatest?
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Do you work for (or with) a community that is leading the way in prioritizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety for children and youth where the risk is greatest?
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Apply at buff.ly/WoBcsfg
‼️ WEBINAR December 10!
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/vCNtXab
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/vCNtXab
December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
‼️ WEBINAR December 10!
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/vCNtXab
👟👩🏾🦽🚸 How can we redesign existing streets for safety?
Join Designing Safe Streets: The Latest to hear from Jeremy Chrzan from Toole Design Group on current best practices and evolving trends in street design.
Join us ➡️ buff.ly/vCNtXab
🌟👟This #GivingTuesday, stand up for walkable communities!
Your donation helps America Walks support local advocacy, educate policymakers, and empower communities demanding walkable, livable cities across the U.S.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/wmVcKGh
Your donation helps America Walks support local advocacy, educate policymakers, and empower communities demanding walkable, livable cities across the U.S.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/wmVcKGh
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🌟👟This #GivingTuesday, stand up for walkable communities!
Your donation helps America Walks support local advocacy, educate policymakers, and empower communities demanding walkable, livable cities across the U.S.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/wmVcKGh
Your donation helps America Walks support local advocacy, educate policymakers, and empower communities demanding walkable, livable cities across the U.S.
Donate today! ➡️ buff.ly/wmVcKGh
Want to make your community more walkable? 👟➡️ Conduct a walk audit with local decision-makers and community members to assess pedestrian safety and comfort!
Here's how: buff.ly/6JlzJYY #ActivePeople
Here's how: buff.ly/6JlzJYY #ActivePeople
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Want to make your community more walkable? 👟➡️ Conduct a walk audit with local decision-makers and community members to assess pedestrian safety and comfort!
Here's how: buff.ly/6JlzJYY #ActivePeople
Here's how: buff.ly/6JlzJYY #ActivePeople
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Elevate your impact and champion mobility in your community!
Join the Arkansas State #WalkingCollege, a 6-month, distance-learning fellowship program for walkable community champions, sponsored the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
APPLY HERE BY DEC 1! ➡️ buff.ly/WHknZRA
Join the Arkansas State #WalkingCollege, a 6-month, distance-learning fellowship program for walkable community champions, sponsored the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
APPLY HERE BY DEC 1! ➡️ buff.ly/WHknZRA
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Elevate your impact and champion mobility in your community!
Join the Arkansas State #WalkingCollege, a 6-month, distance-learning fellowship program for walkable community champions, sponsored the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
APPLY HERE BY DEC 1! ➡️ buff.ly/WHknZRA
Join the Arkansas State #WalkingCollege, a 6-month, distance-learning fellowship program for walkable community champions, sponsored the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
APPLY HERE BY DEC 1! ➡️ buff.ly/WHknZRA