We are people with disabilities, young people, seniors and people who can’t afford cars or gas. Some of us choose not to drive, but many of us do not have that choice. Week Without Driving was created so that those who have the option to drive can learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges that nondrivers face. Week Without Driving also supports those interested in driving less. Together, we can create communities that include all of us, increase our mobility choices, and result in a healthier, sustainable, and more connected city.
2026 Week Without Driving Events in Indianapolis:
- Thursday, Oct 1st – Robey Elementary Bike & Roll to School Day, 7:00 am at the Clermont Lions Club Park, 3201 Tansel Rd
- Thursday, Oct 1st – Week Without Driving Multimodal Meetup at Blue Mind Coffee, 646 E 38th St, on both the IndyGo Red and Purple Lines, 7-8am followed by an (optional) bus ride downtown. Free coffee and a pastry for attendees – RSVP HERE
- Friday, Oct 2nd – INDY: CYCLE CITY – Community Art Show at Patina Gallery, 6-9pm, 2201 E Michigan St – Support local artists and meet great people!
- Saturday, Oct 3rd, 11:30 am – 6:30 pm – GermanFest at the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St – Free bike valet parking at GermanFest. If you volunteer for a bike valet shift, you’ll get into GermanFest for free. The Athenaeum is also IndyGo transit accessible.
- Saturday, Oct 3rd, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Meet IndyGo staff at Butler University at Clowes Hall at 10 am to learn how to ride the bus and spend time in Glendale! Timeframe includes the ride there, time at the Broad Ripple Farmer’s market, and the ride back! Free bus passes sponsored by the Broad Ripple Village Association while supplies last. Email Kayla if you have questions.
- Monday, Oct 5th – Week Without Driving Meetup and Panel Discussion, Brew Link Indy Downtown, 714 N Capitol Ave, right there on the IndyGo Red and Purple Lines and Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Free appetizers and safety swag – bike bells and light up straps – while supplies last. RSVP IS REQUIRED
- Wednesday, Oct 7th 4:30-6:30 pm – Transit Ambassadors will be located at the Red Line 42nd Street station and the Broad Ripple station to help you ride to the SoBro Farmer’s Market! Timeframe includes the entire time the IndyGo outreach team will be available at the stations. Free bus passes sponsored by the Broad Ripple Village Association while supplies last. Email Kayla if you have questions.
- Wednesday, Oct 7th – Transit Riders Union, Virtual Meeting, 7-8am – Agenda and virtual meeting link
- Thursday, Oct 8th – Bus Buddies, Bus Trip and Meetup, RSVP HERE – A casual evening for bus-curious people to learn to ride the bus and hang out. Join Michael Zarick and local legend Seth Johnson for a casual evening hang where we ride the bus from Fletcher Place to Broad Ripple, eat some food, and ride back. This event is for people who are “bus-curious” i.e. people who have always wanted to ride the bus but have never been shown the ropes. Seth is a full-time bus rider, IndyGo Transit Ambassador, local journalist, and all around delightful human. Michael hosts the Third Space Indy Podcast. Both are excited to answer any questions about the bus you may have.
- Week Without Driving Bingo Challenge – Print out the bingo card – or pick up a card at an event in person.
Partner Groups and Organizations – Central Indiana Cycling, Indy MPO, CIRTA Commuter Connect, IndyGo, Health by Design, Third Space Indy, Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Pacers Bikeshare, Bicycle Garage Indy, and People We Meet On the Bus
Spread the word and invite your friends to join an event during the Week Without Driving. Sign up for the Central Indiana Cycling monthly newsletter so you don’t miss future active transportation meetups, rides, and events.
Join the Transit Riders Union (a program of Central Indiana Cycling) and get a free TRU t-shirt. T-shirt pre-orders close Oct 11th.
Transit Rider Union t-shirt, designed by local artist Lily Groot
What’s Coming Up?
- Saturday, Oct 10th, 10:00 am – Pacers Bikeshare / Cultural Trail Roast Ride
- Saturday, Oct 17th – 2nd Annual Park-to-Park Walk from the Indy Art Center in Broad Ripple to Garfield Park, 13 miles with Third Space Indy
Robey Elementary – Bike & Roll to School Day
