KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group that advocates for improving connectivity in Knoxville is hosting a tour of the city on Tuesday evening, giving people a chance to walk alongside elected leaders while talking about the importance of walkability.
Bike Walk Knoxville said the "Walk with Elected Officials" would kick off at 6 p.m. Tuesday in front of the University of Tennessee Conference Center at 600 Henley Street. The walk will stretch around a mile and the group encouraged participants to wear proper shoes and bring some water. It will take participants through the city's Henley Street corridor, organizers said.
Alongside its outreach and educational efforts, the group advocates for the Vision Zero Knoxville plan, which envisions a future for the city that totally lacks traffic fatalities. The plan encourages city leaders to prioritize safety when making transportation decisions over other factors.
The Vision Zero plan hopes to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040. As of Tuesday, it has completed two safety projects — one on Chapman Highway and Sutherland Avenue.