Metro Station Bus Bay Improvement Project Begins

This weekend, the Library invites you to make new friends and join a club (picnic basket not required). Scroll to the bottom for more details.

Metro Station Bus Bay Project Begins

This summer, construction will begin on improvements to the East Falls Church Metro Bus Bays. Take 60 seconds to watch a short video explaining the project and how long it will take to finish. 

WMATA Better Bus Network Changes

Starting on June 29, WMATA will implement its Better Bus Network Redesign to consolidate bus stops and rename bus routes throughout the region. All Metrobus routes will go by new names.

Use this Metrobus Route Guide to cross reference your current routes with the new routes. 

Traffic Alert for Cycling Event

The Arlington County Police Department is issuing a Traffic Alert for this weekend, with planned road closures to accommodate the 2025 Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic bicycle races on May 31 and June 1. 

• Have you seen the details of the Vacation Lane and Lorcom Lane Intersection Improvements project? Give us your feedback by June 9. 
  
  
• Arlington wants to hear from members of the military, veterans, and their families who live and/or work in Arlington about types of programs, services, and resources that could be helpful.
  
  
• We want to hear your thoughts on what’s working well and where there are challenges in the County. Sharing your input by June 30 will help us better meet the needs of current and future generations.

• The blues are back. The Pike Blues Festival returns on June 14.
  
  
• The County is implementing new 9-1-1 protocols to improve effective responses for emergency services.
  
  
• An impressive milestone for Arlington: This year the County's park system has ranked in the top 10 nationwide for the 10th year in a row.
  
  
• Arlington is commemorating Pride Month. On June 3, artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer will discuss her Pride Mural during an Artist Talk event.
  
  
• Arlington Public Library is inviting teens to a Queer Joy Art Party on June 4. Participants will create hats and tote bags with Pride designs.
  
  
• Think you've got what it takes to bring home the gold? Join us for the Arlington OPEN Pickleball Tournament on June 21. Player must sign up by Jun 8. 
  
  
• There's nothing like a big bash to kick off the summer season. Teens are invited to Teen-Chella at Arlington Mill Community Center on May 31.

Lunch is Better with New Friends

Arlington Public Library is hosting a Community Picnic and Joining Fair on May 31 at Central Library Plaza. Come meet new friends, enjoy good food, and learn about many of the clubs and organizations that call Arlington home. 

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