What's Next

In a significant step forward for Arlington's transportation future, the County Board endorsed the Vision and Goals for the refreshed transportation plan at their meeting on July 19, 2025. The endorsement marks the culmination of a 10-month collaborative effort, reflecting extensive public engagement and partnership between the community, the project's Advisory Group, and County staff.

Endorsed Vision and Goals

Want to delve deeper into the proposed Vision and Goals were developed and how your feedback influenced the Proposed Vision and Goals? Visit the Resources page to view the Phase 2 Engagement Summary and Vision and Goals Report documents or view the County Board meeting recording.

Endorsed Vision   

People of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can move safely, comfortably, and seamlessly in Arlington. Everyone can rely on a variety of high-quality, sustainable transportation options to get them where they want to go, when they need to be there, with desirable choices beyond using a car. Arlington focuses on making travel an enjoyable experience for people, connecting them with nature, friends, family, and opportunities.  

Endorsed Goals

In 2050, Arlington’s transportation system will be…

	Equitable and Inclusive Create a welcoming, affordable, and accessible transportation system for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, while working to eliminate historical disparities in transportation policy and investment.
	Livable Create a transportation system that provides enjoyable spaces and improves quality of life, affordability, economic vitality, physical and mental wellbeing, access to nature, and sense of community.
	Reliable Provide an interconnected transportation network that is dependable, convenient, and well-maintained, enabling all people and goods to seamlessly reach their destinations in the County and region.
	Safe Prioritize a safe and comfortable travel experience for all people and eliminate transportation-related deaths and serious injuries.
	Sustainable Develop a transportation system that moves more people with less traffic; supports a cleaner and greener environment; and advances climate protection, resilience, and adaptation.
	Transparent and Accountable Clearly prioritize and communicate competing demands within the transportation network and responsibly manage public resources to deliver and maintain an exceptional transportation system.

Next Steps

With the County Board's endorsement of the Vision and Goals, we're looking forward to starting the next phase of community engagement in fall 2025. Together, we will explore policies, strategies, and modal priority networks that will guide our investment decisions in transportation for the next 20 years. Stay tuned; your feedback is crucial to this process.