Join us in celebrating World Car-Free Day Sept. 22, 2023

As we continue to develop our communities around cars, this is a great chance to see what it would take for you to go through your day without a car. World Car Free Day started in 2000 and has been working to build awareness of our dependence on cars and the consequences that has to our environment. Start making plans today to join with globe and commute without your car on Sept. 22nd!

A great opportunity to reduce air pollution and learn the value of a car-free world, the day-long event encourages motorists to give up their car for the day and take the bus, walk, or bike instead. Car free days are a way for cities to highlight how congested roadways can get and give motorists a chance to get more creative with their transportation methods. Learn more about the benefits of World Car Day here.

While going car free can reduce air pollution, we recognize that current land-use planning in Wake County makes it harder for everyone to go car free. WakeUP is working to make going car free easier for Lower-income individuals, our elderly community, and people with physical handicaps that limit mobility by promoting good growth planning and sustainable, healthy communities through education, advocacy and civic engagement, advancing a higher quality of life for all.

Ways to participate:

Engage Your Community:

Neighbors, friends, schools, workplaces – we are all one community and can increase mobility options by working together!

What If You Can’t Go Without A Car?

Try to plan activities that are car free AND advocate for more options by: checking out our calendar of planning meetings in your area; and contacting your city planner to find out how leaders are working to make things more equitable and sustainable in your city.