Featured Read: Slowing Down in Arlington
Speeding By the Numbers
Since implementing Vision Zero, Arlington County has taken various steps to improve safety on Arlington’s arterial roads, and we've been tracking how these changes have impacted driver speeds.
Speed is important to the Vision Zero program because the higher the speed, the higher the potential for injury or death.
Before/After Speed Studies
To sum up, findings showed that neither the addition of signs nor speed limit reductions alone were effective in significantly lowering driver speeds.
Instead, the most effective strategies to reduce speeding were projects that physically change the roadway - such as roadway narrowing, addition of bike lanes, curb modifications, new crosswalks, and all-way stop controls.
What We're Trying Next
As we learned in the Before/After studies, changing the features on the roadway is the most effective type of strategy for reducing speeds. However, big changes like roadway reconfigurations hinge on the repaving cycle or capital investments; other improvements (like curb modifications, crosswalks, or traffic control changes) may not be applicable along every road.
For this reason, Arlington’s transportation team is launching a countywide Speed Management Pilot Project to test new, context-appropriate ways of encouraging safer motor vehicle speeds on our arterial streets.
 Examples of physical treatments on the road to help reduce speeding.
Beginning this summer, you’ll see new kinds of signage and roadway markings along several high-volume, high-speed roads across Arlington. We will collect data to measure effectiveness and develop a proven set of tools for managing vehicle speeds and reducing the risks of severe and fatal crashes in our community.
View the Pilot Infosheet for more information.
Update: Your Feedback on Arlington's Transportation Vision and Goals
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Arlington’s Transportation Future, the process to refresh the Transportation Plan, is proud to share the Proposed Vision and Goals. This milestone reflects seven months of dedicated work and public engagement. The Proposed Vision and Goals are informed by two rounds of valuable community feedback (including Open Houses, Listening Sessions, and , input from the Advisory Group, and insights from an interdepartmental staff group.
Check out the Proposed Vision and Goals or view a presentation on the development process.
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Three Steps to Prepare for the Metrobus Redesign
The brand new Metrobus network will kick off in less than a month. Are you ready for your new ride?
No, what's going on? I missed it.
Starting on June 29, WMATA is rolling out its redesigned Metrobus network throughout the region. All Metrobus routes will have new names, many will have new destinations, and some stops will be consolidated.
That's a big deal! How do I prepare?
Try these tips from WMATA:
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Watch the new tutorial video and try the updated Trip Planner
- Check out the new bus network route and system maps on the Better Bus website
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Look out for updated signs at your local bus stops to see what your new route is called
But wait! What about ART buses?
ART bus service and stops will not change as part of this redesign.
Learn all about it at WMATA.com/betterbus.
Yes, Route 50/Arlington Boulevard Does Look Different
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This spring the County installed bollards on the median of Arlington Boulevard at the intersection of Highland Street, as a temporary project to keep drivers from making dangerous turns.
Check out the project video to learn more about the changes.
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Price Changes for Performance Parking Spaces Effective June 9
The sixth quarterly price change related to the Performance Parking Pilot project will become effective on Monday, June 9. Here’s what you can expect for metered parking spaces in the project area:
- Increases at 38% of metered spaces
- Decreases at 19% of metered spaces
- No price changes at 43% of metered spaces
The goal continues to be to make more parking available, more often, where and when people need it. Find more information on this price change, including tools to help you plan your trip, at the PPP project webpage.
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