Weekly Community Walk
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00–7:00 PM
- LocationIn front of UTA Central Library
- DescriptionJoin us for a 1-2 mile community walk starting at the UTA central library and exploring a different location near campus each week! Along our walk, we will discuss and assess the safety, comfort, and accessibility of local streets. During and after our walk, we will report issues we come across and advocate for UTA and the City of Arlington make changes where they are necessary.
- Websitehttps://events.uta.edu/event/weekly-community-walk-2760
- CategoriesRecreation & Fun
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