Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat

Great news — this intersection might be redesigned into a peanutabout! Wait ... a what? Scroll down to learn more.

Hot Town, Summer in the County

It's summer in Arlington, and we've got all sorts of activities and programs to help keep your days cool and nights even cooler. 

Summer Teen Nights are Back

Parks & Rec brings the fun with their Summer Kickoff Bash on Saturday, June 28, at the Arlington Mill Community Center. It’s the first of many unforgettable nights just for teens! 🎧 Live DJs 🍕 Free food 🏀 Sports & games 💦 Dunk tank

Next Stop: A New-Look Metrobus

Starting Sunday, June 29, Metrobus will be transformed with new names for all routes, new destinations for some routes, and some consolidated stops.

Do you know the name of your new routes? Try these tips from WMATA:

• Check out the new bus network route and system maps.
• Look out for updated signs at your local bus stops to see what your new route is called

What about ART buses? Arlington's ART bus service and stops will not change as part of WMATA's redesign. So if your usual bus is green and white, like ART 45, your route and stops will stay the same.

Prepare for an 'Above Normal' Hurricane Season

• We want to hear from you! Help us develop a new introductory chapter for Arlington's Comprehensive Plan. (Closes Monday, June 30!)
  
  
• There's less than a week to apply for a Neighborhood Mini Grant — submit your application by June 30! 
  
  
• Arlington neighborhoods, businesses, and organizations interested in hosting events for National Night Out must register by July 25 to ensure police officer attendance.
  
  
• Join an online Columbia Pike Multimodal Project open house on July 10 for updates on road construction in its final stretches.
  
  
• Help the transportation planning team improve safety and access at the Wilson Boulevard and N. Livingston Intersection.

• The County Board announced available funding to support public education for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) ahead of the November General Election.
  
  
• There are free events across Arlington to celebrate Pride Month. Check out All In Arlington's WorldPride Calendar to learn about events in your area.
  
  
• Read up on everything you may have missed from the June County Board Meeting. 
  
  
• Help shape the future of Rosslyn! Take the Perception Survey to share thoughts on the neighborhood’s activities, experiences, and opportunities.
  
  
• Learn to save lives in emergencies while you're waiting for first responders. Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training (hands-on) on July 17.
  
  
• The annual Arlington Cares celebration of volunteerism hosted by Volunteer Arlington is set for July 1! Register to attend the celebration.
  
  
• Speed safety cameras at Summer School locations will remain operational throughout the duration of summer learning.

What's a Peanutabout?

Arlington is conducting a study of the intersection at South George Mason Drive and South Four Mile Run Drive to explore the feasibility of two possible redesigns, including — you guessed it — a peanut shaped roundabout, or peanutabout.

Watch an explainer video by the project manager to learn more about the project, the two concepts, and next steps in the study, all on the project page.

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