Could you pass drivers ed class today? scoot, or roll, it’s important to know what these treatments are and how they apply to you. Already taken the quiz? Share with a friend and test their knowledge of new and old rules of the road.
Arlington’s 2024 Vision Zero Mid-Year Progress Report is live! The report gives a comprehensive overview of the progress made in 2024 in key areas outline in the Vision Zero Action Plan, as well as identifies upcoming action and areas of improvements.
-
15th St S & S Fern St – Project Sheet
- N Quincy St & 14th St N AND N Quincy St & 13th St N – Project Sheet
- N Glebe Rd & Washington Blvd – Project sheet coming soon
- 1402 S George Mason Dr RRFB – Project sheet coming soon
- S George Mason Dr & 12th St S – Under Construction
- Wilson Blvd & N Danville St - Installation in progress, bollards coming soon
Recent Signal Update Projects:
- Washington Blvd and N Sycamore St
- S Glebe Rd and South Arlington Ridge Rd
- S Carlin Springs Rd and 3rd St S
- S Carling Springs Rd and 6th Rd St
2024 Repaving Projects:
- N Lynn Resurfacing Project incl Protected Bike Lanes - Installation in progress (markings are in, bollards/barriers coming soon) - see prelim photos below
- N Quincy St Resurfacing Project incl Protected Bike Lanes - Installed Fall 2024 - see photos below
 N Lynn St
 N Quincy St
In late September, County crews installed the temporary bus platform pilot project at S Glebe Rd & S Old Glebe Rd. This intersection was identified during the Glebe Rd High-Injury Network safety audit for pedestrian safety and risk of angle crashes. During the pilot, we will evaluate safety impacts by collecting speed, yield rate, and bus stop observation data, as well as community feedback. We will use the before/after data and community input to inform a longer-term condition for the intersection.
Fort Myer Dr. and EB Langston Blvd Pilot was identified in the 2019 crash hot spot analyses with a history of pedestrian crashes. The safety pilot that launched in 2021 had short term positive impacts. In 2024, a southbound left turn crash pattern prompted review and adjustment to the 2021 pilot condition. In fall 2024, we separated the pedestrian crosswalk phase from the conflicting southbound turning movements. We are continuing to monitor this intersection to ensure the pilot condition improves safety for all modes. The County has also planned a capital project to upgrade the traffic signal and improve the curbs in coordination with the Gateway Park Project.
In September 2024, Arlington’s Vision Zero program manager and Arlington Police’s automated traffic safety specialist attended a national Safe System Approach peer exchange hosted by the Federal Highway Administration in Denver, CO.
The event included Vision Zero and transportation safety staff from 12 communities around the US. The meeting included discussion on speed management strategies, innovative safety projects, equitable community outreach on safety, critical crash rapid response, effective policy changes, and other approaches to reach a common goal of Vision Zero. Attendees participated in a safety walk audit and a bike tour to see Denver’s Vision Zero work in real life. Arlington is incredibly thankful to have had this opportunity to learn from our talented peer cities and look forward to bringing lessons learned home to Arlington!
There are many opportunities to engage with Arlington, County this month—both in person and virtually. Check them out below!
Join Us in Person
|
Vision Zero will join BikeArlington at their annual Lighten Up Arlington Event on Friday, November 1st from 4-6pm on the W&OD Trail at Columbia Pike. Swing by to receive Vision Zero t-shirts, hats, and other visibility items! Can’t make November 1st? BikeArlington will also be hosting events on Tuesday, October 29 from 4-6pm at the Custis Trail and Wednesday, October 30, from 4-6pm at the Mt Vernon Trail near National Landing.
|
What’s YOUR vision for the future of transportation in Arlington? The County just launched Arlington's Transportation Future, a new initiative to create a refreshed comprehensive transportation plan. Drop in to learn more and share your feedback with the project team at two upcoming open houses (Wed, Oct 16 at Central Library 3-7PM and Sat, Oct 26 at Arlington Mill Community Center from 10AM-1PM) or pop-up events throughout October.
|
|
Join ACPD for the Halloween Sober Ride Outreach Event Make sure your Halloween doesn’t end in a nightmare by getting behind the wheel after drinking. ACPD is hosting a Halloween anti-drunk driving event to highlight the impact alcohol has on motor skills. This free event is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 8PM at the intersection of N Hudson St and Wilson Blvd.
|
Public Meeting – VDOT Meeting Arlington Blvd Study. VDOT is hosting a public meeting to discuss safety improvements along Arlington Blvd on Wednesday, Oct 30 from 6:30-9pm at Alice West Fleet elementary School. Learn about the upcoming project to build out the recommendations of the Route 50 STARS Safety and Operational Improvements Study conducted in 2020.
|
Share Your Input Online
|
Share your feedback on the final Gateway Park design – Closes Sunday, Oct 20: Project staff have worked to develop a draft concept using the community feedback gathered earlier this year. Watch this video presentation to learn more about the final draft design and then share your feedback using the form.
|
Share your feedback on Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards – Closes Sun, Oct 20: Did you know there are designated, on-street bike routes to the north and south of Columbia Pike (on 8th Rd S, 9th St S, 12th St S)? Arlington needs your help to improve comfort, connectivity, and safety for all users on these routes as part of the Columbia Pike Multimodal project.
|
|
Share your feedback on the Courthouse Mobility Hub Pilot Project – Closes Sun, Oct 27: Arlington is seeking your feedback to better integrate existing transportation options, make transfers easier, help orient people, and create a more enjoyable public space through the Courthouse Mobility Hub Pilot Project.
|
Share your feedback on Arlington’s Transportation Future update to the comprehensive transportation plan – Closes Friday, Nov 15: The County just launched Arlington's Transportation Future, a new initiative to create a refreshed comprehensive transportation plan. Fill out a questionnaire and comment on an interactive map online.
|
Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools were honored to receive the Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award in May! Read the newly published case report from National Center for Safe Route to School’s which features safety projects around Arlington.
Launched by the National Center for Safe Route to School, Vision Zero for Youth encourages communities to focus on safety improvements that slow traffic speeds where children and youth travel.
|
Visit the Vision Zero Safety Projects page to learn more about safety-driven quick build projects, capital projects, pilot projects, High-Injury Network safety audits, and more.
Also, check out our Crash Data Dashboard that shows crash data over the last 10 years, how and where we implement safety tools from the multimodal safety toolbox, our various safety initiatives, speed reduction corridors, and where we are doing outreach/engagement.
|
