Arlington's Transportation Future

Overview

Launched in October 2024, Arlington’s Transportation Future is a County initiative to develop a refreshed Transportation Plan, to replace the 2007 Master Transportation Plan. With this plan, Arlington will be better positioned to fulfill our commitments to safety, equity, accessibility, ease of use, and climate resiliency and address the transportation needs for both current and future residents. The plan will serve as the Transportation Element of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, guiding community investment in the coming decades and ensuring that Arlington continues to be a place where people want to live, businesses choose to locate, and visitors come to enjoy.

Timeline

The plan will be developed in four phases from fall 2024 to 2026. In the first three phases, you’ll be able to share your thoughts through questionnaires, in-person public events, and online tools. The final phase will be Board adoption of the Plan. Public participation will ensure the plan reflects the unique transportation needs and preferences of our community.

Endorsed Vision and Goals

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.

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.

The endorsed Vision and Goals are guiding the development of the policies, strategies, and modal priority networks that will deliver Arlington’s Transportation Future.

Learn more on the Resources page.

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