FAST Planning Launches Interactive Dashboard and Survey Data for Fairbanks Pilot Bike Lanes Project
Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning has released an interactive dashboard and comprehensive survey results for its Pilot Bike Lanes project, aimed at enhancing cycling infrastructure in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The initiative, focused on city street bike lanes, includes detailed preferred routes and community feedback from hundreds of respondents. This marks a significant step toward safer, more sustainable transportation options in Alaska’s interior.
Background
The BLSS Pilot Bike Lanes project, led by FAST Planning, seeks to develop protected bike lanes on key Fairbanks city streets to promote active transportation and reduce reliance on motor vehicles. A detailed history of the project is available through an ArcGIS StoryMap, outlining phases from initial planning to route selection. Supporting documents include Preferred Routes versions V1 and V2, which map out proposed paths based on feasibility studies and public input. Recent survey data—released in extended (836 pages) and condensed (588 pages) formats—captures detailed community responses, with KUAC News providing local media coverage on December 5, 2025. The project aligns with FAST Planning’s broader policies on complete streets, bike/pedestrian plans, and sustainable mobility.
Future Outlook
With survey data now public and an interactive dashboard live for real-time exploration (via ArcGIS), FAST Planning is poised for the next phase, potentially including construction pilots in FFY 2026. Community engagement continues through meetings and resources like the bikeways map, signaling momentum toward permanent infrastructure. Success here could inspire similar initiatives across cold-climate regions, advancing global cycling policy goals.