Quick-Build Safety Projects

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Arlington County’s Vision Zero transportation safety program aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. "Quick-build" small-scale safety improvement projects are a part of the Vision Zero program effort. Quick-build safety projects may be constructed using either: "tactical" materials (flex posts, bollards, pavement markings) or permanent materials (concrete, asphalt, beacons, etc.). Quick-build safety projects are funded by a mix of state and local sources through the Arlington County Capital Improvement Plan (typically via the Vision Zero Street Safety Improvements fund). 

Identifying Projects

Arlington identifies quick-build safety projects through: 

  • Crash Analysis: Staff review safety data through annual crash analysis, critical crash reviews, crash hot spot reviews, systemic safety reviews, and other ad-hoc analysis efforts.
  • High-Injury Network Safety Audits: Staff perform walking/biking safety audits of corridors that have been identified for having a higher concentration of injury crashes.
  • Community-Reported Crash Analysis: Projects may be prompted following investigations of safety reports from transportation staff, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington Police, civic/advocacy groups, or community members.

Prioritizing Projects 

Quick-build projects built with tactical materials (flex posts, bollards, pavement markings) do not require prioritization because of their low cost. Quick-build construction projects, which involve higher cost materials and installations, undergo the following prioritization process.

Once a quick-build construction project candidate is identified, staff assess and rank it's feasibility alongside other candidate projects based on several prioritization criteria (including crash history or risk, proximity to a school, location within an equity emphasis area, and the complexity of the construction). Next, staff order land survey to confirm whether the project is feasible within the quick-build timeframe and budget (typically under $250,000 and within 1-3 years from conception). Last, prioritized/selected projects are communicated to the community via the website and civic messaging channels and then enter the construction pipeline. (Note, projects involving Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) may be identified/prioritized using the RRFB-specific prioritization process.) 

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Timelines & Communication

Quick-build projects built using tactical materials (flex posts, bollards, pavement markings) are typically built within several months. These tactical projects are posted on this page and in the project map once plans are finalized. We do not send installation notices due to the quick turnaround on these projects, with the exception of projects that will permanently change traffic patterns. Following installation, we post before/after photos on this webpage.

Quick-build construction projects are typically built within two years and follow the process shown in the graphic below. As soon as the County confirms the project builder and timeline, we post the project on this page and in the project map. We will post project updates as available. Adjacent homeowners will receive mailed letters about two weeks in advance of construction. We will also send messages to the local civic associations, community groups, nearby businesses or gathering places, and via NextDoor. Following construction, we post before/after photos on this webpage.

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Project Tracking

In the tabs below, you can find information on upcoming or recently completed quick-build projects across the county. Upcoming projects below are those currently in design or preparing for construction in the coming months. The completed quick-build projects are organized by the order in which they were completed. We also have a link that maps our Quick-Build projects below.

View the Quick-Build Safety Project Map

                                                                                                 
Upcoming Quick-Build Safety Projects

11th Rd N & N Roosevelt St (Tactical Improvements)

  • Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included a tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards at the east corners to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds.
  • Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
  • Timeline: 2026

16th St N & N Roosevelt St (Tactical Improvements)

  • Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included a high visibility crosswalk, and a tactical, marked curb extension with bollards at the northwest corner to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds.
  • Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
  • Timeline: 2026

N Carlin Springs Rd from N Abingdon St to the N George Mason off-ramp (Tactical Improvements)

  • Project Description: Convert the existing yield control sign on the N George Mason Dr southbound off-ramp to a stop sign, which will improve sight distance by having vehicles fully stop before continuing onto N Carlin Springs Rd. Reassign a southbound lane on N Carlin Springs Rd as a right-turn only lane as it approaches N Abingdon St. Implement turn hardening at N Abingdon St by extending curbs through pavement markings and installing flex posts, which will also protect the existing bike lane. View the plan.(PDF, 12MB)
  • Safety Need: Identified through the N Carlin Springs Rd High Injury Network safety audit.
  • Timeline: 2026

WB Langston Blvd & N Quinn St (Tactical Improvements)

  • Project Description: Improvements at this location include adding advanced trail crossing signage and pavement markings on N Quinn St and rumble strips on the bike lane to indicate the upcoming intersection. View the plan.(PDF, 73KB) 
  • Safety Need: Identified through community reports. 
  • Timeline: 2026

Columbia Pike and S Highland St (Tactical Improvements)

  • Project Description: The project will refresh crosswalk markings, and add tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds. Other markings include adding a left turn lane to make space for vehicles to turn left and drive south and S Highland St. View the plan.(PDF, 166KB)
  • Safety Need:  Identified through the 2024 Columbia Pike High Injury Network safety audit.
  • Timeline: 2026

Kemper Rd & 25th St S (Tactical Improvements)

  • Project Description: Improvements include adding a tactical, marked curb extension with bollards on the west side of the intersection to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds. View the plan.(PDF, 242KB)
  • Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement and a community report.
  • Timeline: 2026

Langston Blvd & John Marshall Dr

  • Project Description:  This project builds out a marked curb extensions at the NE corner, provides an additional curb extension at the NW corner, and add median cut through improvements. View the plan.(PDF, 1001KB)
  • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
  • Timeline: 2026

S Walter Reed Dr & S Pollard St

  • Project Description: Curb extensions, crossing improvements, and bus stop improvements currently in design with Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB). View the plan.(PDF, 441KB)
  • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 S Walter Reed Dr HIN audit. 
  • Timeline: 2026

S Walter Reed Dr & S Kenmore St 

  • Project Description: Curb extensions and crossing improvements in design. View the plan.(PDF, 470KB)
  • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 S Walter Reed Dr HIN audit. 
  • Timeline: 2026
  • Additional Notes: Improvements are currently in the design phase. Plans and timeline are in progress. 

S Walter Reed Dr & S Lorton St 

  • Project Description: Crossing improvements in design. View the plan.(PDF, 109KB)
  • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 S Walter Reed Dr HIN audit. 
  • Timeline: 2026
  • Additional Notes: Improvements are currently in the design phase. Plans and timeline are in progress. 

    Fairfax Dr & N Pollard St

    • Project Description: This project will build out a curb extension on the southeast corner and build out the median to provide a crossing for an RRFB. View the plan.(PDF, 3MB)
    • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic analysis of multilane crossings.
    • Timeline: 2026

    Langston Blvd & N Kensington St

    • Project Description: This project will extend and widen the existing median to provide a crossing for an RRFB. View the plan.(PDF, 2MB)
    • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic analysis of multilane crossings.
    • Timeline: 2026

    Wilson Blvd @ Dominion Hills

    • Project Description: Upgrade to the existing signalized crossing that serves as a connection to the Ashlawn School. Traffic signal infrastructure will be updated as part of the structural repair work at the same location. View the plan.(PDF, 769KB)
    • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
    • Timeline: 2026

    10th St N & N Danville St

    • Project Description: The project will provide a new crosswalk and two Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB).
    • Safety Need: Identified through the 10th St N High-Injury Network safety audit. 
    • Timeline: 2026

    10th St N & N Hudson St

    • Project Description: The project will provide three Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at an existing crosswalk.
    • Safety Need: Identified through the 10th St N High-Injury Network safety audit. 
    • Timeline: 2026

    Clarendon Blvd & N Danville St

    • Project Description: The project will replace the marked buffer area at the existing crosswalk with a concrete pedestrian island on either side with Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB). View the plan.(PDF, 493KB)
    • Safety Need: Identified as a project in the High-Injury Network and through community reports.
    • Timeline: 2026

    Washington Blvd & 4th St N (Tactical Buildout)

    Key Blvd b/w N Quinn St & N Ode St

    • Project Description: The project will build out a concrete midblock curb extension at the existing crosswalk.
    • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
    • Timeline: 2026

    Langston Blvd & N Edison St

    • Project Description: The project will rebuild the SW corner of the intersection and existing median for the existing crosswalks and install three Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB).
    • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic analysis of multilane crossings.
    • Timeline: 2026

    N Quincy St b/w Glebe Rd and 9th St N

    • Project Description: This project will replace existing flex posts with permanent concrete islands along N Quincy St from 9th St N to N Glebe Rd to reduce traffic stress, prevent vehicles from blocking the bike lanes, and improve sight lines/sight distances. View the plan.(PDF, 313KB)
    • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic safety analysis.
    • Timeline: 2026

    S Walter Reed Dr & S Monroe St

    • Project Description: This project will include curb extensions and crossing improvements on the north side of the intersection. View the plan.
    • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 S Walter Reed Dr HIN audit. 
    • Timeline: 2026

    Fairfax Dr and N Utah St

    • Project Description: The project will build a curb extension on the northwest corner and southern half of the intersection. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving. The project will also provide a median pedestrian refuge on the east side. The project will also install three Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on the east side of the intersection.
    • Safety Need: Identified through a community report. 
    • Timeline: 2026

    S Walter Reed Dr & 19th St S

    • Project Description: This project will provide curb extensions on the west side of S Walter Reed Dr. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving. The project will also add high visibility crosswalk markings. View the plan.(PDF, 202KB)
    • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 S Walter Reed Dr HIN audit. 
    • Timeline: 2026

      Langston Blvd and N Buchanan St

      • Project Description: The project will widen the median to install three Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the existing crosswalk.
      • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
      • Timeline: 2026 

      S Carlin Springs Rd & 8th St S/Robinwood Ln

      • Project Description: The project will build out the existing tactical curb extensions.
      • Safety Need: Coordination with Arlington Public Schools
      • Timeline: 2026

      Little Falls Rd & N Ohio St

      • Project Description: This project builds out the marked curb extensions and existing marked medians. These changes will reduce crossing distances for people walking, encourage safer vehicle speeds, and increase user visibility for people walking, biking, and driving.
      • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
      • Timeline: 2026

      N Edgewood St & 11th St N

      • Project Description: The project will build out the existing tactical curb extension.
      • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
      • Timeline: 2026

      Wilson Blvd & N Danville St

      • Project Description: The project will build out new curb extensions incorporating bus stop enhancements, Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) for the existing crosswalk. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving.
      • Safety Need: Identified through the Wilson Boulevard High-Injury Network Safety audit.
      • Timeline: 2026

      Wilson Blvd & N Cleveland St

      • Project Description: The project will build out a new curb extension on the SW corner. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving.
      • Safety Need: Identified through the Wilson Boulevard High-Injury Network Safety audit.
      • Timeline: 2026

      Wilson Blvd and N Veitch St

      • Project Description: The project will build out a protected intersection on the NW corner of the intersection along with a curb extension on the SW corner to reduce the crossing distance. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving.
      • Safety Need: Identified through the Wilson Boulevard High-Injury Network safety audit.
      • Timeline: 2026

      Williamsburg Blvd & N Harrison St

      • Project Description: The project will build out the existing tactical curb extension on the SE corner.  
      • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic safety assessment of tactical quick-build locations
      • Timeline: 2026

      N Quincy St & 5th Rd N

      • Project Description: The project will build out existing tactical curb extensions and provide protected bike lane enhancements with concrete islands to reduce traffic stress, prevent vehicles from blocking the bike lanes, and improve sight lines/sight distances.
      • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic safety assessment of protected bike lane corridors.
      • Timeline: 2027

      N Ohio St & 30th St N

      • Project Description: The project will build out the existing tactical curb extensions. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving.
      • Safety Need: Identified through a community report. 
      • Timeline: 2027

      Wilson Blvd at N Wayne St

      • Project Description: The project will build out the existing tactical curb extensions on the SE corner and the driveway on the NE corner to provide a shorter crossing and Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the existing crosswalk. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving.
      • Safety Need: Identified through the Wilson Boulevard High-Injury Network safety audit. 
      • Timeline: 2027

      S Glebe Rd & S Old Glebe Rd

      • Project Description: The project will build out the existing temporary bus platform and pavement markings with a concrete curb extension to reduce crossing distances and slow down turning vehicles. Additional intersection improvements include a median closure.
      • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 Glebe Road HIN audit.
      • Timeline: 2027
        Projects Completed in 2025

        S Eads St from 23rd St S to S Glebe Rd (Tactical Improvements)

        • Project cut sheet coming soon!
        • Project Description: This project added a new protected bike lane infrastructure using tactical bollards and green bike markings along the segment. Other improvements included adding high-visibility crosswalk markings for pedestrians to cross to and from east-west. View the plan.(PDF, 840KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
        • Completed: December 2025

        N Kirkwood Rd & Washington Blvd (Tactical Improvements)

        • Project cut sheet coming soon!
        • Project Description: Improvements at this location installed green bike markings on the side of the southbound lane on N Kirkwood Rd and installed a tactical turn hardening hump and bollards on the south side of the intersection. View the plan.(PDF, 144KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
        •  Completed: November 2025

        S Walter Reed Dr & S Monroe St (Tactical Improvements)

        • Project cut sheet coming soon!
        •  Project Description: This project extended the median using markings and bollards while also adding tactical marked curb extensions to help slow vehicle turning speeds. View the plan.(PDF, 182KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 S Walter Reed Dr HIN audit. 
        • Completed: November 2025

        Fairfax Dr and N Kirkwood Rd/10th St N (Tactical Improvements)

        • Project cut sheet coming soon!
        • Project Description: The project installed tactical medians using flex posts to slow vehicle turning speeds and provide additional pedestrian refuge space. It also added tactical, marked curb extensions with flex posts to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds. View the plan.(PDF, 346KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
        • Completed: November 2025

        S Walter Reed Dr and S Nelson St

        Ft Myer Dr & N Nash St/19th St N 

        • Project cut sheet coming soon!
        • Project Description: This project expanded the existing pedestrian refuge island and relocated the crosswalk to be better aligned with the newly built curb ramp on the northwest corner of the intersection. Tactical bollards were also added on the northwest corner to reduce turning vehicle speeds. View the plan.(PDF, 216KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.   
        • Completed: 2025

        Arlington Blvd & N Pershing Dr (Tactical Improvements)

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 434KB)
        • Project Description: Installed a tactical, marked curb extension with flex posts at the northwest corner to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds, and provided a transition space for vehicles turning from Arlington Blvd trail onto westbound N Pershing Dr.
        • Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
        • Completed: August 2025

        6th St S & S Wakefield St

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 607KB)
        • Project Description: Installed a concrete curb extension on the southeast corner of the intersection to shorten the pedestrian crossing, slow turning vehicles, and preserve sight lines. View the plan.(PDF, 2MB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a community report. 
        • Completed: August 2025

        N Henderson Rd & 3rd St N

        2nd St S & S Courthouse Rd

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 535KB)
        • Project Description: This project provided a concrete curb extension on the northwest corner to reduce pedestrian crossing distances and made improvements to the existing bus stop.
        • Safety Need: Identified through the S Courthouse Rd High-Injury Network safety audit.
        • Completed: August 2025
        • Additional Notes: The project follows a full replacement of the traffic signal system at the intersection completed in summer 2025.  

        Washington Blvd & Langston Blvd (Tactical Improvements)

        N Glebe Rd & 36th St N (Tactical Improvements)

        • View the project cut sheet. (PDF, 416KB)
        •  Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included a tactical, marked curb extension with bollards at the southeast corner to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds and high visibility crosswalk markings.
        •  Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
        •  Completed: July 2025

        S Dinwiddie St & 8th Rd S (Tactical Improvements)

        N Dickerson St & 38th St N

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 676KB)
        • Project Description: The project added two curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalk markings, and a sidewalk connection, to provide an accessible crossing to and from Jamestown Elementary School.
        • Safety Need: Coordination with Arlington Public Schools.

        • Completed: July 2025

         1515 Wilson Blvd

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 445KB)
        • Project Description: The project provided a concrete island to enhance the existing protected bike lane.
        • Safety Need: Identified through the Wilson Blvd HIN safety audit.
        • Completed: July 2025
        • Additional Notes: This project was formerly titled 1535 Wilson Blvd/ Wilson Blvd & N Oak St and was going to extend the midblock concrete island to include a Slow School Zone Beacon. The project will no longer extend the existing midblock concrete island for a Slow School Zone Beacon because the beacon will be placed closer to HB Woodlawn.

        23rd St S mid-block crossing b/w S Fern St and S Eads St (Tactical Buildout)

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 297KB)
        • Project Description: The project provided a pedestrian crossing by adding curb extensions and installing roadway markings and signage. The curb extension reduces the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving. View the plan.(PDF, 183KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified by County staff.
        • Completed: July 2025

        Wilson Blvd & N Oak St (Tactical Improvements) 

        N Carlin Springs Rd & N Greenbrier St

        N George Mason Dr & 9th St N (Phase 1)

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 340KB)
        •  Project Description: This project extended the median and added curb extensions to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians. This project is Phase 1. Phase 2 will install Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB). These changes will help improve the existing school crossing to Escuela Key Elementary. View the plan.(PDF, 163KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through systemic analysis.
        • Completed: June 2025

        Washington Blvd & N Frederick St 

        N Veitch St & Wilson Blvd/Clarendon Blvd (Tactical Improvements)

        Spout Run Pkwy Midblock RRFB

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 528KB) 
        • Project Description: The project provided Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at a multi-lane crossing.
        • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic analysis of multilane crossings.
        • Completed: May 2025

        10th St N & N Irving St (Tactical Improvements) 

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 524KB)
        • Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included a tactical, marked curb extension with bollards at the southwest and northeast corners to slow vehicle turning speeds and improve sight lines for people crossing at the crosswalk. View the plan.(PDF, 99KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a critical crash response.
        • Completed: April 2025 

        N Carlin Springs Rd & 2nd St N (Tactical Improvements)

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 713KB)
        • Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards at the southeast corners to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds. View the plan.(PDF, 366KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic speed safety analysis.
        • Completed: April 2025

        Shirlington Rd & 24th St S (Tactical Improvements) 

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 450KB)
        • Project Description: Improvements at the intersection include tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards at the NW corner to slow vehicle turning speeds. Double yellow lines were added on the east side of the intersection. View the plan.(PDF, 62KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a community report. 
        • Completed: April 2025 

        N George Mason Drive and 22nd St N

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 314KB)
        • Project Description: This project will provide three Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the existing crosswalk.
        • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic analysis of multilane crossings.
        • Completed: April 2025

        N Carlin Springs Rd & N Galveston St (Tactical Improvements)

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 400KB)
        • Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards at the southern corners to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds. View the plan.(PDF, 354KB)
        • Safety Need: Identified through a systemic speed safety analysis.
        • Completed: April 2025

        Wilson Blvd & N Nash St

        Fort Myer Dr & Wilson Blvd (Tactical Improvements)

        Clarendon Blvd & N Edgewood St (Tactical Improvements)

        Clarendon Blvd & N Queen St/N Pierce St

        • View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 357KB)
        • Project Description:  A floating bus stop serving WMATA Route 4B & 38B and ART Route 45 at Clarendon Blvd & N Queen/Pierce St. The floating bus stop design provides (1) a dedicated waiting and boarding area for passengers and (2) continuous separation for the protected bike lane on Clarendon Blvd. People using the bus stop will cross the bike lane and board the bus from the elevated bus platform. This new configuration allows buses to remain in the travel lane while picking up/dropping off passengers, which enhances bus travel time and reduces merging. Additional benefits include narrowing the roadway which helps to slow down through and turning vehicles. The project also involves raising the bike lane to a similar elevation as the floating bus stop platform. View the plan: Clarendon-Blvd-N-Pierce-St-Bus-Island.png(PNG, 620KB)
        • Safety Need: ADA accessibility community report & located on the High-Injury Network.
        • Completed: March 2025

         

        Project Transitioning to Capital Projects

        Little Falls Rd & John Marshall Dr

        • Project Description: This project was scoped to build out the marked curb extensions and extend the existing medians through the crosswalks. These changes were proposed to reduce crossing distances for people walking, encourage safer vehicle speeds, and increase user visibility for people walking, biking, and driving. 
        • Safety Need: Identified through critical crash response.
        • Reason for Change to Capital Project Delivery: Due to complexities with the engineering design and higher anticipated cost, this project has been transitioned to the capital project delivery pipeline.
        • Project Page: Coming soon

         

        N Rhodes St & Wilson Blvd 

        • Project Description: This project proposed the addition of a bus boarding island at N Rhodes St & Wilson Blvd. The bus boarding island design provides (1) a dedicated waiting and boarding area for passengers and (2) continuous separation for the protected bike lane on Wilson Blvd. The proposed configuration allows buses to remain in the travel lane while picking up/dropping off passengers, which enhances bus travel time and reduces merging. The project also involves raising the bike lane to the elevation of the bus boarding island. Click here to see the plan. 
        • Safety Need:  Currently users in the protected bike lane along Wilson Blvd must merge with buses accessing the bus stop. The bus boarding island will provide separation and improve safety for all users of the intersection. 
        • Reason for Change to Capital Project Delivery: The intersection currently has traffic signal infrastructure in need of upgrade, and the proposed quick build required additional utility work. Therefore, the project scope was increased to a capital project to include the traffic signal rebuild and necessary utility coordination to add improved sidewalks and curbs at the intersection in addition to the bus boarding island.
        • Project Page: Wilson Boulevard & N Rhodes Street Intersection Safety Project
        • Additional Notes: Learn more about boarding bus islands and how to use them here.

         

        N Glebe Rd & Cathedral Ln

        • Project Description: The project proposed safety improvements to the crossing, including extended curbs and enhanced roadway alignment. 
        • Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 Glebe Road HIN audit.  
        • Reason for Change to Capital Project Delivery: Complexities with roadway ownership, right of way, and stormwater modifications, this project has been transitioned to the capital project delivery pipeline.
        • Project Page: Coming Soon
        • Additional Notes: Moving forward with improvements will require coordination and approval from the Virginia Department of Transportation. 
                                                                                                                             

        View Quick-Build Projects Completed Before 2025

         

        DES Transportation staff have been implementing small projects across the county for many years before the County Board adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan and these projects were consolidated into the Vision Zero program. If you are looking for other similar small-scale projects that predate this list, please check with Arlington Neighborhoods program (formerly Neighborhood Conservation) and the Neighborhood Complete Streets program web pages.

        Contacts

        Project Coordinator
        Akram Ahmed
        703-228-4766

         

        Media Inquiries
        Katie O'Brien
        703-228-4952 

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