Commuter Friendly Communities

Commuter Friendly Communities is a Fairfax County program that recognizes communities who have gone the extra mile to provide their tenants material or facilities to encourage alternate modes of transportation. Fairfax County is proud to highlight the efforts of these residential sites that are reducing the number of vehicles on the road, contributing to a cleaner environment and creating happier commuters!

Fairfax County Commuter Friendly Communities Participation Levels

Bronze Level: Property implements one or more of the following strategies.

• Established residential transportation coordinator. (This designated individual is a representative of the residential property who works with the county to actively promote alternative transportation.)
• Install a permanent display case or brochure holder that contains alternative commuting options/information.

Silver Level: Property implements two or more of the following strategies plus at least one bronze level strategy.

• Provides bike racks or bike room for residents
• Property has pedestrian walking paths
• Designated vanpool/carpool pick-up or drop-off zone
• Welcome packages include alternative transit information or where to find it

Gold Level: Property implements at least one bronze strategy, two silver and one of the following strategies.

• Hosts or sponsors an alternative commute day
• Hosts or sponsors an alternative commute table event
• Provides alternative commuting info. on a digital display
• Distribute SmartTrip cards in Welcome Packages

Platinum Level: Property implements at least one bronze strategy, two silver or gold strategies, and one platinum strategy.

• Offers a shuttle service for residents
• Hosts an annual Commuter fair
• Conducts a commuter survey

Platinum Honorees

Gold Honorees

Silver Honorees

Bronze Honorees