ASLA Launches Campaign to Protect Funding for Biking, Walking, and Trails

Congress must protect and continue funding for active transportation programs that support biking, walking, and trails, and ASLA is actively advocating to ensure these investments remain a national priority.

Right now, Congress is deciding the future of the nation’s transportation system, and key legislators have signaled potential cuts or elimination of programs that fund active transportation like bicycle, pedestrian, and trails projects. These programs are foundational to the work of landscape architects, enabling the planning and design of multi-use trails, complete streets, and pedestrian networks that improve safety, connectivity, and community well-being. In response, ASLA has joined a coalition of national, state, and local organizations calling on Congress to maintain and strengthen this funding.

The stakes are significant. Federal support for biking and walking infrastructure directly impacts the ability of landscape architects to deliver projects that promote public health, sustainability, and economic vitality. Without continued investment, communities may lose access to safe transportation options, and critical projects could be delayed or canceled. At the same time, reducing funding would undermine broader efforts to improve roadway safety and expand equitable access to transportation. While coalition advocacy is underway, legislators need to hear directly from the professionals who rely on and implement these programs.

ASLA is urging all members to take action. Contact your legislators today and advocate for continued funding for active transportation, stronger safety measures for people outside of cars, and a transportation system that works for everyone. Your voice is essential at this critical moment.