Arlington is making it easier to walk, bike, or fly with the upcoming CC2DCA Multimodal Connection. This project will create a safe, direct pathway linking Crystal City to Regan National Airport. Attend the Public Open House on Jan. 29.  

 

Performance Parking Pilot  

 

Have you noticed parking prices changing around Arlington’s busiest corridors? Tell us about your experience with the Performance Parking Pilot project. 

In May 2023, Arlington was awarded $80,000 in short-term consultant assistance from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board for a Regionwide, Data-Driven Anti-Drunk Driving project. Arlington submitted the request for professional services in partnership with the region’s other Vision Zero jurisdictions: Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and the District Department of Transportation.  

  

The objectives for the project were to:   

• Research successful anti-drunk driving strategies,   

• Analyze local data to identify drunk driving patterns,  

• Create a strategic package of recommendations for regional municipalities to address local drunk driving issues,    

• Foster a consistent anti-drunk driving strategy across the region, and   

• Inform future development of anti-drunk driving campaigns.   

The Regional Anti-Drunk Driving Report details the consultant team’s findings and analysis results. It includes recommendations from the consultant team on various actions that local jurisdictions can initiate both together and individually to address drunk driving challenges. Recommendations range from actions related to planning, prevention, legal, communications, treatment, and evaluation.   

  

Arlington is evaluating next steps to address drunk driving in partnership with other local agencies using this report as a resource and looks forward to sharing updates on our initiatives.    

 

Learn more about anti-drunk driving initiatives and the study findings here.

 

 

• Tactical Speed Humps in School Slow Zones Pilot – Share your feedback about the pilot by February 8! 
• Tactical Bus Loading Platform at S Glebe Rd & S Old Glebe Rd – Share your feedback about the pilot by February 8! 

The County identifies intersections and locations that experience a high number of crashes through the Hot Spot Program. The goal of the program is to use data to quickly implement proven safety measures.  

 

The 2024 Hot Spot Map identified 34 new and 26 recurrent crash locations. Since the release of the 2024 Hot Spot Map, the Vision Zero project team has tracked progress on the 34 newly identified locations and found: 

• 20 locations had recent or upcoming projects or improvements. For these locations, we checked to ensure that the projects would address any identified crash patterns and assessed outcomes of any recently implemented projects.  

• Eight (8) locations where we installed improvements or have improvements pending as a result of each location’s hot spot analysis. Improvements to hot spot locations included refreshed paving markings, updating signal patterns, and curb extensions and other tactical improvements.  

• Two (2) locations with final recommendations and action pending.  

• Four (4) locations to be coordinated directly with the Virginia Department of Transportation. These hot spots are on segments completely owned and operated by the state, so improvements will be coordinated directly by the State.  

Next steps 

 

In 2025, we will finalize all action items listed above and review the 26 hot spots that were repeat locations from previous hot spot years. These evaluations will assess whether past improvements made at each location are working or if additional treatments are needed. 

 

We will adjust our hot spot program to be conducted on an annual basis (rather than biannual) to ensure quicker identification and response to new crash trends. Look out for more information on the hot spot program cycle this spring!  

 

Visit the Maps and Safety Data page for more information about this and other Vision Zero data-driven initiatives. 

Are you curious about where pilot projects, initiatives and treatments are implemented?  Check out the interactive Vision Zero Dashboard, which can be accessed through the Vision Zero homepage. The dashboard provides a regularly updated, full-picture overview of crash histories, safety tools in the county, safety initiatives, speed limit studies, and outreach efforts. The dashboard is a one-stop shop for people seeking information about Arlington’s transportation safety program. 

 

View the dashboard here. 

• A few hand tips can make a big difference before a winter storm. Watch this short video and learn some winter weather do’s and don’ts.  

• Did you know that after ice melts, you can seep up leftover salt and reuse it? The Winter Salt Smart campaign is both eco-friendly and budget friendly.