Fairfax City Highlights Alternative Transportation Options

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — The City of Fairfax is challenging residents to "Get There Differently" throughout the month of September.

The aim of this effort is to encourage members of the public to get out from behind the wheel of their cars and take an alternative form of transportation, such as the CUE bus, Metro or Capital Bikeshare. Commuters are also encouraged to carpool.

If you'd like to use a scooter, download Bird or Lime apps. New riders who use TRYSCOOTERS24 promo code will receive a 25 percent discount on their first three rides.

Throughout September, residents are invited to take a selfie of themselves trying an alternative form of transportation. They can post the photo on the City's X, Facebook, or Instagram accounts with the hashtag: #FFXCityGetThereDifferently. This will enter them in a raffle to receive a $50 Flex Card, which can be used at businesses across the city.

Residents who want to try BikeShare can use the TryBikeshare24 promo code to get a free day pass and GetThereByBike24 for $20-off an annual membership.

The city will also be celebrating Commuter Connections’ Car Free Day, inviting residents to take the pledge to go car free on Sept.23. Click HERE to check out this year's raffle prizes.

Here are some suggestions of how to "Get There Differently" in September.

• Post a selfie as you “Get There Differently” and be entered in a raffle for a $50 Flex Card
• Take the Car Free Day Pledge and enter the regional prize raffle
• Try Capital Bikeshare for a day or get a discount on an annual membership
• Get a discount on your first scooter ride with Bird or Lime
• Ride CUE and keep an eye out for the CUE Prize Patrol
• Check out other regional transportation options such as carpool matching and regional transit and trail

More information about Get There Differently month and the variety of transportation options available to city residents is available online.