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Arlington County staff have developed a new feature in Report a Problem that will allow you to report blocked access to sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails, or street space due to construction activity.
The new feature will launch as a pilot program through September 2022, and then staff will evaluate data for effectiveness of the feature and adjust as needed.
The Report a Problem form lets users make non-emergency requests on topics like graffiti, park maintenance, streetlight repair, and now, blocked sidewalks. Report a Problem is available via web browser on desktop and on mobile devices, and in the MyArlington app. Learn more on the Report a Problem page.
Project staff have reviewed feedback on Resurfacing Projects for Complete Streets received during the April 2022 engagement, and developed concept plans for each of the corridors. And now we need your help!
Share your feedback on the concept designs:
Columbia Pike will be a busy main street this summer, with lots of improvements either being completed, or with projects kicking off.
Segment F (S Wakefield St to S Oakland St) Work Beginning Summer 2022
Arlington County Contractors will begin the next phase of the Columbia Pike Multimodal Project on Segment F (South Wakefield Street to South Oakland Street) in August of 2022, and will last for about three years.
Information about travel impacts and detours will be shared in this newsletter, and on the ColumbiaPikeForward.com project page.
Columbia Pike Transit Station Work
Contractors are continuing to prepare for the installation of four Transit Stations on Columbia Pike between South Four Mile Run and South Glebe Road this summer. As a result, four bus stops have been relocated to accommodate work. Learn more on the Columbia Pike Transit Stations page.
Arbor Heights Retaining Wall Sidewalk Closure
Construction crews are continuing work on the retaining wall at Arbor Heights Apartments at Columbia Pike and South Frederick St, to be completed in Fall of 2022.
- Work hours are 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekdays, and 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays.
- Right westbound lane is closed at the worksite during work hours.
- Both lanes are open during rush morning, evening, and weekend rush hours.
- During work hours, the sidewalk between S. Frederick St. and S. Greenbrier St. is on north side of Columbia Pike
- Signs are onsite to direct pedestrians to cross to southern sidewalk.
Lower-priced unlimited Metrorail and Metrobus monthly passes are now on sale for travel beginning July 1, providing more flexibility and value to customers who may no longer be commuting five days a week.
And starting last month, all customers traveling on Metrorail after 9:30 p.m. on weekdays will benefit from a flat fare of $2 per one-way trip. See the press release to learn more.
Arlington County has been named as one the five most walkable communities in the nation by the Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) - an initiative of the University of North Carolina's Highway Safety Research Center. Our four other peers are New York City, Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco.
According to WFC, the designation reflects Arlington’s success “in transit-oriented planning, remarkable promotion and outreach, and educational offerings for staff and residents.” It’s the first time the County has achieved platinum-level status from WFC after receiving a gold-level rating in 2010 and once again in 2015.
Arlington has 527 miles of sidewalks, more than 50 miles of paved, multi-use trails and 14.5 miles of hiking/natural trails. The County’s acclaimed multimodal Master Transportation Plan makes its Pedestrian Element a key feature in integrating growth around public transit lines, with special emphasis on sidewalks and multi-use trails.
To learn more about exploring Arlington by walking, visit WalkArlington.com
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