Overview

The Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission advises the County Board with respect to the adoption, implementation and review of the Neighborhood Complete Streets Program, which aims to transform Arlington’s neighborhood streets to the Complete Streets model as described in the Master Transportation Plan Streets Element. The Neighborhood Complete Streets Program is intended to (1) make streets safe for all users of all ages and abilities, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and other users, and (2) preserve or enhance neighborhood character and desired community attributes.

• Members
• Charter

Meetings

The Commission previously met on the third Monday of most months, but reduced the frequency of meetings in 2020 and with the introduction of virtual/online meetings. In the fall of 2022, the Commission adopted a draft schedule of quarterly Commission meetings, plus an annual Funding Hearing, with a corresponding workplan for the year that allowed occasional virtual meetings. Upcoming meeting: Dec. 11, 2023.

The workplan also allowed for the occasional extra meetings. As a result, the Commission now meets 5-6 times per year, and so far, the meetings have all taken place on Mondays, with 1-2 meetings held virtually and the rest a “hybrid” format of in-person and online attendance options. For hybrid meetings, only those Commissioners who are attending in person are counted towards quorum. This page will be updated with the latest information for upcoming meeting dates, and information about how to participate.

From 2023 Commission Meeting on Funding: 2023 Funding Booklet | Video | Presentation

From 2022 Commission Meeting on Funding: 2022 Funding Booklet | Video | Presentation

From 2020 Commission Meeting on Funding: 2020 Funding Booklet | Additional Funding Meeting Materials | Minutes | Video

How to View and Participate in a Virtual NCSC Meeting

Virtual NCSC meetings will be held through electronic communication means in compliance with the Code of Virginia and Arlington County’s Continuity of Operations Ordinance. All meetings are open to virtual attendance by the public and closed to in-person attendance.

• Commission members, staff, and public testimony will be hosted by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams. Participants will receive an email with further instruction.

The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony or written comments in advance.

• Sign-up online to speak during the meeting by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting.
  • In-person registration will not be available.
  • Registered speakers will receive an email with further instruction.
  • Speakers will join the meeting via Microsoft Teams (accessible through a web browser or the free app), or, via a phone line to provide their comments.
• Submit written comments online to the Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission. Comments received by 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission in advance of the meeting.

Program Guide and Project Ranking Guidelines

Updates to the Neighborhood Complete Streets Program Guide and Project Ranking Guidelines(PDF, 165KB) were accepted by the County Board in July 2020. Additional information can be found on the program page.