ASLA Statement on Historic Passage of FAST Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2015) – The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) commends the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate for their passage of a bipartisan, multiyear transportation reauthorization bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act).

The FAST Act, now on its way to President Obama for his signature, is a historic five-year transportation bill that includes some major victories for ASLA and landscape architects, including preserving critical bicycle and pedestrian and trails programs and establishing a national Complete Streets policy. ASLA also secured a provision in the bill to encourage the use of integrated vegetation management practices to promote pollinator habitats on our nation’s roads and highways.

“This bill is a major accomplishment for Congress, ASLA and the American people,” said Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA, executive vice president and CEO of ASLA. “It will provide our nation with the means to rebuild aging infrastructure, protect our environment and become more economically competitive. Landscape architects will play a critical role in this process.”

Visit ASLA’s website to learn more about how landscape architects are designing transportation for all Americans.