Critical Crash Mitigation Campaign: Scoot Cute

Thank you for the helpful feedback on two pilot safety projects!

We have wrapped up the community feedback phases for the Tactical Speed Hump Round 2 Pilot and the S Glebe Rd & S Old Glebe Road Temporary Bus Platform Safety Pilot.  

Tactical Speed Humps Round 2 Last year, we expanded our tactical speed humps pilot to three new locations: S Irving, 22nd St S and S Dinwiddie St.   Community feedback revealed that the proportion of respondents who reported feeling “safe” or “very safe” increased for all modes after the pilot was installed. This increase was highest among pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders.  As the next steps the County will continue to expand the Tactical Speed Hump Safety Pilot Project in 2025. We will also continue to collect before/after speed data and input from the community to gauge the impact and efficacy of the pilot expansion.

Glebe Rd and S Old Glebe Rd Temporary Bus Platform   At the intersection of S Glebe Rd and S Old Glebe Rd we installed a temporary safety treatment using tactical in-street materials (signs, markings, flex posts) to increase pedestrian safety and a temporary bus stop platform to maintain bus stop accessibility.  Community feedback revealed that over 60% of respondents reported an increase in safety for pedestrians and transit users. Before/after data collected at the location showed reduced turning speeds. Next steps include adopting the temporary bus loading platform as a tactical quick build tool, build the project to a permanent condition, and incorporate an RRFB into the construction plan.   View the Vision Zero Safety Pilots Project page for more information.

Photo SPEED Update

In December 2024, the County announced the installation of an additional eight (8) speed safety cameras in school zones in Arlington. Most cameras went live for warnings on January 13. Since the original press release, there have been two changes in safety camera locations   Installation at NB 1600 block of N Glebe Road is postponed pending Virginia Department of Transportation permitting. A camera has been installed at WB 5700 block of Little Falls Road in the interim. We will provide updates as they become available.   The speed safety camera at the WB 4100 block of Lorcom Lane must be relocated because the roadway curvature. A camera has been installed at the NB 1100 block of Patrick Henry Drive as an alternative.  A 30-day warning period for this location began on Monday, March 24.    Arlington’s Police Department and the Vision Zero team are tracking speeds and ticketing at the camera locations and will provide updates on the outcomes of the program in the Vision Zero Annual Report in April.     View more information on the County’s automated safety enforcement programs.

Projects Corner

Share Your Feedback on Commuter Choice Program Funding for Route 87 (Shirlington to the Pentagon) Enhanced Bus Service

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) would like your feedback on several transportation programs in the Northern Virginia region as part of their Commuter Choice program under consideration for I-395/95 Commuter Choice FY 2026-2027, including one project in Arlington County. Learn more and give your feedback by April 12

Mark Your Calendars: April is Vision Zero Engagement Month!

Quick Build Safety Project Program Spotlight

Ever wonder what we mean when we say “quick-build”? Quick-build safety projects are small-scale, safety improvement projects that constructed are a part of the county’s Vision Zero program effort. Quick Builds usually use “tactical” materials like flex posts, bollards, and pavement markings. Quick-build construction projects use more permeant materials and often involve curb modifications, sidewalk improvements, installation of flashing beacons, concrete islands (bus boarding, pedestrian refuge, etc.). In some cases, tactical projects are upgraded to construction, like in the case of N Ohio St and 18th St N shown to the right.

View the Quick-Build Safety Projects Page to learn more about the initiative and view the project map to find any recent or upcoming projects in your neighborhood. 

Transportation Options for Return to Commuting

Headed back to the office? Check out these options to commute sustainably and safely in Arlington.   Arlington County's Commuter Page    Commuter Connections Ride-matching for vanpools or carpools 'Pool' Rewards for registered carpools Guaranteed Ride Home Commuter Cash: Get rewarded for your sustainable commute. If you choose to drive, remember that your speed matters. A person driving 20 mph has double the field of vision and can stop twice as quickly compared to a person driving 30 mph. Visit our Critical Crash Mitigation Campaign page to learn other helpful safety tips.

Give Feedback on the Next Phase of Envisioning Arlington's Transportation Future

Are we on the right path for transportation planning? The County used community input to develop a draft vision and goals for the next transportation plan.

Does the draft vision reflect your ideal future for Arlington? Do the draft goals include your priorities? Is there anything missing from the draft vision and goals?

Join the conversation online or in-person to share your feedback by Thursday, March 27!

Don’t miss your chance to help plan for the future of transportation in Arlington! Learn more at get involved at arlingtonva.us/TransportationFuture.

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.