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Complete Streets Power Hours are a series of virtual gatherings happening this fall where we’ll discuss the importance of establishing a clear commitment and vision—and what that looks like in practice. We’ll talk to elected officials, professional implementers, and the state and local advocates who hold them accountable. Most importantly, we’ll connect with colleagues, share best practices, and discuss what local, state, and federal policy changes we need to make Complete Streets the rule, not the exception.

During our October Power Hour, advocates got the floor to build connections, talk strategy, and learn more about the tools they need to succeed. We were joined by Anna Zivarts (Director, Disability Mobility Initiative).

Anna Zivarts is a low-vision mom and nondriver who was born with the neurological condition nystagmus. Since launching the Disability Mobility Initiative at Disability Rights Washington in 2020, Zivarts has worked to bring the voices of nondrivers to the planning and policy-making tables through organizing, research and policy campaigns led by nondrivers. Zivarts launched #WeekWithoutDriving in 2021 and wrote a soon-to-be published book for Island Press about valuing the expertise of nondrivers.

Learn more about the National Complete Streets Coalition and Complete Streets Power Hours here: https://sga-staging.vercel.appprogram/national-complete-streets-coalition/