Car Free Day
Car Free Day is an annual civic observance celebrated internationally on September 22nd that encourages residents to try alternative transportation options such as public transit, bicycling, walking, and carpooling instead of driving alone.
The City of Fairfax has recognized Car Free Day by mayoral proclamation for at least two consecutive years. On September 9, 2025, Mayor Catherine S. Reed presented a proclamation acknowledging September 22, 2025 as Car Free Day to Chloe Ritter, Multimodal Transportation Planner, citing the city's environmental sustainability goals, its work on the Move Fairfax transportation plan, and benefits such as reduced congestion and parking demand.
On September 8, 2026, the City Council again presented a proclamation acknowledging September 22, 2026 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax. The observance aligns with the city's broader sustainability and transportation safety initiatives.
What members have said
- Mayor Catherine S. Reed
On September 9, 2025, Mayor Reed delivered the Car Free Day proclamation, formally encouraging community members to enjoy local trails, public transit, and other transportation options available in the city. She introduced Chloe Ritter to receive the proclamation on behalf of the city's multimodal transportation program.
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Discussion time
councilcommissionMinutes of named discussion per transcribed meeting, Sep 10, 2024 onward.
History
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- Sep 9, 2025City Council · item 3bProclamation acknowledging September 22, 2025 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax
Proclamation acknowledging September 22, 2025 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax was presented to Chloe Ritter, Multimodal Transportation Planner.
- Sep 8, 2026City Council · item 3bProclamation: Car Free Day
A proclamation was presented acknowledging September 22, 2026 as Car Free Day in the City of Fairfax.
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