Speeding may save a SMALL amount of time, but it has a BIG impact on the severity of a crash. Driving the speed limit is the #1 thing that you can do to reduce severe and fatal crashes. Learn more about Arlington’s Vision Zero Critical Crash Campaign here.   

2023 Vision Zero Mid-Year Report and Meeting

Arlington’s Year 3 Mid-Year Report has just been released! The report provides an overview of Arlington’s progress toward each of the action items from the Vision Zero Action Plan and highlights key accomplishments and things to come in Year 3 of our safety program.    Take a look at this report and then bring your questions and concerns to the Vision Zero External Stakeholder’s Group Meeting on Thursday, October 19 (7-9 pm). This virtual meeting is open to the public and will offer community members and Vision Zero partners the opportunity to interact with County Vision Zero staff. This is the annual meeting of the Vision Zero External Stakeholders group, and members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate.

2023 Annual Feedback Form Results

In April 2023 the Vision Zero team held several advertised and surprise pop-up events and circulated feedback forms to hear from community members across the county about transportation safety issues.  Over 1,050 individuals participated in the year 3 Vision Zero Annual Safety Feedback Form. The top three concerns for community members were: Speeding and aggressive driving Distracted travelers Drivers not following laws and signals Discover more key takeaways from the 2023 Feedback Form on the website!

Newly Released Before/After Studies

Four new before/after studies on critical Arlington intersections are now available. The newly released studies include:

• Clarendon Circle
• WB Langston Blvd and N Lynn St
• N Glebe Rd and N Carlin Springs Rd
• Little Falls Rd and Old Dominion Dr

While the Little Falls Rd and Clarendon Circle studies indicated safety improvements, the Langston Blvd and N Glebe locations need additional improvements. The Vision Zero Team is committed to transparency and to continuing to monitor these locations to determine how to enhance safe traveling patterns for all road users.

Find these studies and several more before and after safety studies on the website. We will continue to conduct and publish before/after studies to ensure that the safety treatments we deploy are effectively improving safety on Arlington’s streets.

Bike Arlington Upcoming Classes

Bike Arlington has several virtual and in-person resources to help Arlington community members travel safely while biking. Check out and register for their October classes today: Adult Learn to Ride (10/15) Basic Bike Skills (10/28) These classes are led by experienced instructors who will give personalized feedback to new riders. Sign up now to sharpen your urban biking safety skills!

Tool Spotlight: Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs)

Leading Pedestrian Intervals provide pedestrians with a head start when crossing a signalized intersection by giving a 3-7 second head start on the signal change. By providing pedestrians with a head start, the risk of conflicts between pedestrians and turning vehicles is reduced. Intersections that are a good fit for a LPI include: Intersections where there is a high level of conflict between heavy turning traffic and pedestrians. Intersections where there are heavy right or left-turn traffic patterns. LPIs could also be applied as a leading bicycle interval for bikeway conflicts with turning traffic. LPIs have shown up to a 60% reduction in pedestrian-vehicle collisions at treated intersections and are typically a low to moderate cost to implement. Click here to find more information LPIs as well as many of the other important road safety tools.

Arlington Preparedness Month

September is Preparedness Month in Arlington! The Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (PSCEM) has compiled a website with resources, trainings, volunteer opportunities and events to encourage community members to prepare for unplanned disasters and emergencies. Take advantage of these many resources and make a plan today!

What We're Working On

High-Injury Network Safety Audits:

• Carlin Springs High Injury Network Audit
• S Glebe Rd High Injury Network Audit
• N Lynn St Safety Audit – Completed June 2023 / documentation anticipated this fall
• Washington Blvd Safety Audit – Completed July 2023 / documentation anticipated this fall

Quick-builds in Progress:

• Fairfax Dr and N Jefferson St
• Wilson Blvd crossing between N Oak St and N Pierce St
• N Ohio St & 18th St N
• 2^nd St S and S Garfield St

Recently Completed Quick-builds:

• Wilson Blvd crossing between N Oak St and N Pierce St - Project Sheet
• N Ohio St & 18th St N - Project Sheet
• S Manchester St near 2^nd St S - Project Sheet
• Williamsburg Blvd from N Potomac St to John Marshall Dr (Tactical Improvements) – Project Sheet

• 7th Rd S between S Carlin Springs Rd and S Jefferson St - Project Sheet

• 14^th St & N Rolfe– Project Sheet
• Clarendon Blvd & Quinn S – Project Sheet
• Fairfax Dr & N Taylor St – Project Sheet
• 26th St S & S S Ives St- Project Sheet
• Little Falls Rd & John Marshall Dr – Project Sheet
• Yorktown Blvd & N Edison St – Project Sheet
• N Harrison St & 26^th St N – Project Sheet
• Washington Blvd & 19^th Rd N – Project Sheet
• Clarendon Blvd & N Danville St – Project Sheet
• N Ohio & 30^th St N – Project Sheet

Visit the Vision Zero Safety Projects page to learn more about safety-driven quick build projectss, capital projects, pilot projects, High-Injury Network safety audits, and more.