This action item resulted in a Transportation Safety Equity Analysis—conducted by an interdisciplinary team of County staff and supported by a third part consultant—that analyzed systemic crash trends, crash origin data, community reporting and hospital data to identify inequities and identify action items to reduce imbalances. This analysis confirmed that there are neighborhoods in Arlington that have historically been overrepresented in crash data and underrepresented in responses to transportation-related safety requests.

The recommendations create a path forward for Arlington to:

1. Be proactive in addressing infrastructure needs with an equity lens
2. Create a platform to prioritize safety projects in underserved neighborhoods
3. Ensure that reporting channels are clear and accessible to all community members

By tracking progress, we commit to reduce and rectify these disproportionalities over time. View the report and learn more about next steps for transportation safety equity in Arlington.

The Vision Zero program will continue to prioritize all safety projects that reduce fatal and severe crashes. This analysis integrates equity into that prioritization process to ensure there is no undue burden (less access to safe infrastructure) on any of Arlington’s community members.

Please join us the evening of Wednesday, April 26, in room 527 in the Arlington Mill Community Center from 4-7pm. This public information session will highlight Vision Zero progress from 2022, provide an opportunity to provide feedback on transportation safety in Arlington, and share plans as we move into our third year of the program. We’ll also have an opportunity for attendees to participate in filming a Vision Zero PSA on transportation safety!!

For additional details, view the meeting invite.  

In addition to the Open House, the month of April will bring many opportunities to engage with the Vision Zero team as we prepare for several engagement events throughout the county:

APS Students, Family Members – Join Our Focus Groups to Learn about Safety Around Schools

Arlington County Transportation staff are looking for APS students, parents, and staff/crossing guards to participate in virtual focus groups about transportation safety around schools. Staff would like to learn about key safety issues that Arlington families experience while walking, biking, taking the bus/Metro, or driving to/from school. This information will help inform policies and projects within our Vision Zero transportation safety initiative. Sign up here! 

Langston Blvd Alliance Earth Day – Sunday, April 23 (11 am – 2 pm)

The Vision Zero team will have a booth at the family friendly community event. Come enjoy the food, music, and arts while also learning about transportation safety and how you can enhance our environment. Visit the event website for more information on getting there and activities. 

Open House - Wednesday, April 26 (4-7 pm) at Arlington Mill Community Center

Join the Vision Zero team at our Open House for the opportunity to provide in-person feedback on transportation safety in Arlington and hear about future program plans. We’ll also have an opportunity for attendees to participate in filming a Vision Zero PSA on transportation safety!! For additional details, view the meeting invite.   

Arlington Festival of the Arts – Saturday, April 29 (10am – 12pm)

The Vision Zero team will have a pop-up table at the Arlington Festival of the Arts at the intersection of Clarendon Blvd and N Highland Street near the Metro station. We will be there to chat about safety, personal experiences on the transportation system, gather feedback, and share giveaways.

We will also be popping up at other venues throughout the month to meet people where they are and learn about their safety experiences, as well as marketing the feedback form through lawn signs, sidewalk stickers, and social media. Look out for the Vision Zero logo!! Please help to share with your friends, neighbors, and community organizations to help increase our knowledge about transportation safety directly from the community.