America Walks
@americawalks.bsky.social
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 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
🚸 How we design roads dictates the speeds that drivers adopt, regardless of the posted speed limit.
👟 🚲 🚌 Research shows that narrowing vehicle travel lanes can reduce speeds and create #saferstreets in communities.
Read more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/xxKOAxu
👟 🚲 🚌 Research shows that narrowing vehicle travel lanes can reduce speeds and create #saferstreets in communities.
Read more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/xxKOAxu
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚸 How we design roads dictates the speeds that drivers adopt, regardless of the posted speed limit.
👟 🚲 🚌 Research shows that narrowing vehicle travel lanes can reduce speeds and create #saferstreets in communities.
Read more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/xxKOAxu
👟 🚲 🚌 Research shows that narrowing vehicle travel lanes can reduce speeds and create #saferstreets in communities.
Read more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/xxKOAxu
How do walkability and public transit go together? 🤔🚌👟 Well, in many cities both big and small, transit is the middle leg of a walking trip!
Learn more: buff.ly/wCy3KyY #ActivePeople
Learn more: buff.ly/wCy3KyY #ActivePeople
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
How do walkability and public transit go together? 🤔🚌👟 Well, in many cities both big and small, transit is the middle leg of a walking trip!
Learn more: buff.ly/wCy3KyY #ActivePeople
Learn more: buff.ly/wCy3KyY #ActivePeople
We're looking for Fellows in Arkansas to lead a more walkable future! ⤵️
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 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We're looking for Fellows in Arkansas to lead a more walkable future! ⤵️
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
Roughly 40,000 people are killed in traffic crashes each year, with speeding contributing to nearly a third of those fatalities.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Roughly 40,000 people are killed in traffic crashes each year, with speeding contributing to nearly a third of those fatalities.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
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!
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/2tk7d8D
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/2tk7d8D
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 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!
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/2tk7d8D
Nominate them for the 2026 Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award by December 15!
Learn more and apply at buff.ly/2tk7d8D
By 2034, there will be more older adults than children in the U.S. That means we need a different approach that allows people to age in place actively and safely. Walkability is an important solution! Here's how to get your walkability project funded: buff.ly/Ma3OIdz #ActivePeople
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
By 2034, there will be more older adults than children in the U.S. That means we need a different approach that allows people to age in place actively and safely. Walkability is an important solution! Here's how to get your walkability project funded: buff.ly/Ma3OIdz #ActivePeople
We're looking for Fellows in Arkansas to lead a more walkable future! ⤵️
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 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We're looking for Fellows in Arkansas to lead a more walkable future! ⤵️
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
👟🚲🌟 After three years of work, former #WalkingCollege fellows Niki Delson and Sue Zislis of Age-Free Carbondale achieved their vision for safer walkability across Colorado's highway 133 through a crosswalk!
Here are the keys to their success ➡️ buff.ly/2b27dBd
Here are the keys to their success ➡️ buff.ly/2b27dBd
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
👟🚲🌟 After three years of work, former #WalkingCollege fellows Niki Delson and Sue Zislis of Age-Free Carbondale achieved their vision for safer walkability across Colorado's highway 133 through a crosswalk!
Here are the keys to their success ➡️ buff.ly/2b27dBd
Here are the keys to their success ➡️ buff.ly/2b27dBd
WEBINAR Nov. 17: How do you work with college-aged students and what wins come with this type of engagement?
Learn together with National Youth Bike Council and fellow bicycle initiatives from across the country!
Register: buff.ly/lii70Qx
Learn together with National Youth Bike Council and fellow bicycle initiatives from across the country!
Register: buff.ly/lii70Qx
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WEBINAR Nov. 17: How do you work with college-aged students and what wins come with this type of engagement?
Learn together with National Youth Bike Council and fellow bicycle initiatives from across the country!
Register: buff.ly/lii70Qx
Learn together with National Youth Bike Council and fellow bicycle initiatives from across the country!
Register: buff.ly/lii70Qx
🚸 Speeding contributes to nearly ⅓ of U.S. traffic deaths… and yet it’s still a widely practiced behavior.
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🚸 Speeding contributes to nearly ⅓ of U.S. traffic deaths… and yet it’s still a widely practiced behavior.
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
This year’s #WeekWithoutDriving was the most successful yet! 🌟
👟 575 local organizations in 50 states and Washington, D.C., and internationally (Canada and Australia)
🚌 879 elected and public officials
🚲 1,367 advocates and individuals
Learn more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/XMD9DK4
👟 575 local organizations in 50 states and Washington, D.C., and internationally (Canada and Australia)
🚌 879 elected and public officials
🚲 1,367 advocates and individuals
Learn more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/XMD9DK4
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This year’s #WeekWithoutDriving was the most successful yet! 🌟
👟 575 local organizations in 50 states and Washington, D.C., and internationally (Canada and Australia)
🚌 879 elected and public officials
🚲 1,367 advocates and individuals
Learn more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/XMD9DK4
👟 575 local organizations in 50 states and Washington, D.C., and internationally (Canada and Australia)
🚌 879 elected and public officials
🚲 1,367 advocates and individuals
Learn more in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/XMD9DK4
Want to win a prize? 🎁
Take the Week Without Driving survey by November 10th and you can win something awesome! Your feedback helps us plan next year’s week. Share your thoughts: buff.ly/GQgeDOI
#WeekWithoutDriving
Take the Week Without Driving survey by November 10th and you can win something awesome! Your feedback helps us plan next year’s week. Share your thoughts: buff.ly/GQgeDOI
#WeekWithoutDriving
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Want to win a prize? 🎁
Take the Week Without Driving survey by November 10th and you can win something awesome! Your feedback helps us plan next year’s week. Share your thoughts: buff.ly/GQgeDOI
#WeekWithoutDriving
Take the Week Without Driving survey by November 10th and you can win something awesome! Your feedback helps us plan next year’s week. Share your thoughts: buff.ly/GQgeDOI
#WeekWithoutDriving
As part of #WeekWithoutDriving, Central Ohio Transit Authority hosted a travel training for students and older adults!
The training focused on how reliable transportation can help #nondrivers stay connected to work, school, community, and more.
Read more from Franny Lazarus ➡️ buff.ly/ZI0mGtV
The training focused on how reliable transportation can help #nondrivers stay connected to work, school, community, and more.
Read more from Franny Lazarus ➡️ buff.ly/ZI0mGtV
November 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
As part of #WeekWithoutDriving, Central Ohio Transit Authority hosted a travel training for students and older adults!
The training focused on how reliable transportation can help #nondrivers stay connected to work, school, community, and more.
Read more from Franny Lazarus ➡️ buff.ly/ZI0mGtV
The training focused on how reliable transportation can help #nondrivers stay connected to work, school, community, and more.
Read more from Franny Lazarus ➡️ buff.ly/ZI0mGtV
Today is #electionday! How are you getting to and from the polls? 👟🚲🛴
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with Lime to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with Lime to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today is #electionday! How are you getting to and from the polls? 👟🚲🛴
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with Lime to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with Lime to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
It’s almost election day — how are you getting to and from the polls? 👟🚲🛴
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with @limebike to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with @limebike to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It’s almost election day — how are you getting to and from the polls? 👟🚲🛴
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with @limebike to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
If you use scooters or bikes, you can use code VOTE2025 for two free 30-minute rides with @limebike to and from your polling place! #UnlockDemocracy
‼️WEBINAR: Tools for Change – Designing Streets that Put Children First
TOMORROW, Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
TOMORROW, Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
‼️WEBINAR: Tools for Change – Designing Streets that Put Children First
TOMORROW, Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
TOMORROW, Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
No tricks, just treats! Take the Week Without Driving survey to help us plan next year’s week and you’ll be entered to win a giveaway prize!
Share your feedback… if you dare: buff.ly/U5990XW
#WeekWithoutDriving
Share your feedback… if you dare: buff.ly/U5990XW
#WeekWithoutDriving
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
No tricks, just treats! Take the Week Without Driving survey to help us plan next year’s week and you’ll be entered to win a giveaway prize!
Share your feedback… if you dare: buff.ly/U5990XW
#WeekWithoutDriving
Share your feedback… if you dare: buff.ly/U5990XW
#WeekWithoutDriving
‼️WEBINAR: Tools for Change – Designing Streets that Put Children First
Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
‼️WEBINAR: Tools for Change – Designing Streets that Put Children First
Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
Nov. 4, 12pm EST
Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.
Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
As federal transportation policies shift, leading advocates for transportation safety, walking and transit share how their organizations are shaping the ongoing congressional debate.
Hear from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social, @apta-info.bsky.social, and America Walks in a new blog ➡️ buff.ly/IPSjGWs
Hear from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social, @apta-info.bsky.social, and America Walks in a new blog ➡️ buff.ly/IPSjGWs
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As federal transportation policies shift, leading advocates for transportation safety, walking and transit share how their organizations are shaping the ongoing congressional debate.
Hear from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social, @apta-info.bsky.social, and America Walks in a new blog ➡️ buff.ly/IPSjGWs
Hear from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social, @apta-info.bsky.social, and America Walks in a new blog ➡️ buff.ly/IPSjGWs
🚸 Speeding contributes to nearly ⅓ of U.S. traffic deaths… and yet it’s still a widely practiced behavior.
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🚸 Speeding contributes to nearly ⅓ of U.S. traffic deaths… and yet it’s still a widely practiced behavior.
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety and save lives ➡️ buff.ly/FGt89ly
Help us make Week Without Driving 2026 even better! Take the survey, share your thoughts, and enter to win a giveaway prize. Share your story here: buff.ly/GQgeDOI
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Help us make Week Without Driving 2026 even better! Take the survey, share your thoughts, and enter to win a giveaway prize. Share your story here: buff.ly/GQgeDOI
From open streets in Nashville, TN to safer crosswalks in Salina, KS, 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/3lFaaNS
Have a Walkability Win? 💌 DM us or email social@americawalks.org
💫 Read more about the wins highlighted this month: buff.ly/3lFaaNS
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
From open streets in Nashville, TN to safer crosswalks in Salina, KS, 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/3lFaaNS
Have a Walkability Win? 💌 DM us or email social@americawalks.org
💫 Read more about the wins highlighted this month: buff.ly/3lFaaNS
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.
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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.
🚸Speeding increases the likelihood + severity of crashes — and contributes to nearly 1/3 of US traffic deaths.
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety + save lives ➡️ buff.ly/usxZcwG #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety + save lives ➡️ buff.ly/usxZcwG #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
October 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚸Speeding increases the likelihood + severity of crashes — and contributes to nearly 1/3 of US traffic deaths.
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety + save lives ➡️ buff.ly/usxZcwG #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
Join LifeSafer, @familiesforsafestreets.org, and America Walks to learn how active Intelligent Speed Assistance can improve road safety + save lives ➡️ buff.ly/usxZcwG #TeenDriverSafetyWeek