Label
RIA: Week without Driving
Mac Driscoll
Makenzie x2657
Title
Recognizing September 29 to October 5 as Week Without Driving in the City of Toledo.
Summary
WHEREAS, access to mobility is a fundamental part of health, safety, and community connection, allowing City of Toledo residents to reach education and employment opportunities, medical services, shopping, recreation, and visit friends and family; and
WHEREAS, access to mobility is one of the State of Ohio's six transportation system policy goals, including investing public dollars to improve the movement of people throughout Lucas County; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the cost of owning a car is approximately 72 cents per mile, with average household spending on transportation reaching $10,961 a year in 2021; and
WHEREAS, many people cannot afford the cost of a car with nearly a third of United States residents not having a driver's license due to their age or a condition that does not allow them to drive; and
WHEREAS, public transportation and a strong network of sidewalks and bike paths are not equally available in every community, making it much more difficult to get around, visit family and friends, and take care of everyday tasks for those who cannot or do not drive; and
WHEREAS, improvements in walking and bike paths can expand alternate forms of mobility in communities across the City of Toledo and Ohio, and public driver education initiatives can help teach patience and understanding for those traveling by means other than a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, transportation represents the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and in order to meet Ohio's greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, we must reduce emissions in our transportation sector; and
WHEREAS, going a week without driving is a valuable way to understand how we can improve our current transportation system to better meet the needs of Lucas County residents and enhance transportation ...
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