“GETTING AROUND DAVIS” EVENTS TEACH TRAVEL OPTIONS AND ROAD RULES ON JUNE 6

The City of Davis invites all residents to attend two “Getting Around Davis” transportation events to learn about travel options and the rules of the road.

 The first “Getting Around Davis” event is on Thursday, June 6, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rancho Yolo Senior Community, located at 174 Inner Circle. This event is free and open to all types of mobility levels to learn how to access the many, local transportation options and services in Davis, including bicycling.

 The June 6 workshop will include: 

• Unitrans teaching residents about the various routes and handing out bus passes to those that qualify for the Access Pass 
• Yolo Bus staff sharing information about routes and assisting with signing up for the fare reduction pass
• Davis Senior Center staff providing information about Davis Community Transit
• Davis Police discussing the rules of the road
• City of Davis transportation staff highlighting the benefits of Capitol Corridor, rideshare and Spin micromobility devices

Established in 2013 and formerly called “Travel Training,” the primary goals of these workshops are to increase awareness and understanding and encourage usage of local travel options. The City hopes to increase confidence in using the bus, paratransit, bicycling, car share and more in the community. Through this program, residents can learn to travel to destinations like the movie theater, restaurants or more by biking or taking public transportation.

 These workshops aim to improve usage and confidence in using local public transportation, including bicycling, and help residents forge new social connections and increase independence. The workshops are held annually each spring.

 For more information, please contact Jennifer Donofrio at jdonofrio@cityofdavis.org, 530-747-8284.

 Press contact: Jenny Tan, jtan@cityofdavis.org, 530-400-7814