Good news for Fairfax riders and trail users: USDOT has extended the deadline to provide public feedback on the next federal surface transportation bill to Sunday, September 8, 2025.
If haven’t already submitted your thoughts, this is your chance to help shape the federal priorities and funding that impact biking, walking, and safe streets—right here in Fairfax County and across the country. The proposed law will guide government actions through 2031.
FABB urges all local riders to add your voice. Every comment matters—even a few sentences can make a difference.
Read our full original blog post here for talking points and examples you can copy and paste.
Again, we want to stress to our government officials that safer roads for all users should be a federal priority and that bike lanes and protecting vulnerable road users lives don’t come at the expense of drivers’ convenience.
Let’s make sure Fairfax voices are heard loud and clear. Together, we can push for safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation for everyone.