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 action 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
Wilson Blvd & N Glebe Rd (Tactical Improvements)
- Project Description: This project will add bollards on the west side of the intersection to slow down turning movements and shorten the crosswalk distance for pedestrians. View the plan(PDF, 136KB).
- Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
- Timeline: 2026
N Veitch St & 18th St N
- Project Description: The project will build a concrete island to install a Slow School Zone PhotoSPEED camera.
- Safety Need: Identified through a systemic safety assessment of Slow School Zones.
- Timeline: 2026
2300 Military Rd
- Project Description: The project will build a concrete island to install a Slow School Zone PhotoSPEED camera.
- Safety Need: Identified through a systemic safety assessment of Slow School Zones.
- Timeline: 2026
S Walter Reed Dr & S Pollard St
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 enhance the existing crossing. Curb extensions help reduce the distance for people walking, encourages safer vehicle speeds, and increases user visibility for people walking, biking and driving. 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
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). View the plan.(PDF, 500KB)
- 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. View the plan.(PDF, 811KB)
- Safety Need: Identified through the 2021 Glebe Road HIN audit.
- Timeline: 2027
Projects Completed in 2026
Route 50 (Tactical Improvements)
- Project cut sheet coming soon!
- Project Description: This project added left turn and through restrictions to all unsignalized intersections on Route 50 between Filmore St and Glebe Rd, and flex post closure at N/S Columbus St. This project was in collaboration with Arlington County and VDOT. The turn and through restrictions will remain in place until the VDOT Route 50 STARS project installs a permanent median and intersection improvements in 2030.
- Safety Need: Systemic improvements as a result of a successful Route 50 and Highland St pilot project which demonstrated crash reduction rates.
- Completed: April 2026
Westbound Langston Blvd & N Quinn St (Tactical Improvements)
- Project cut sheet coming soon!
- Project Description: Improvements at this location added 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.
- Completed: April 2026
Westbound Langston Blvd & N Scott St
- View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 324KB)
- Project Description: The project added new bike lanes along N Scott St, reconfigured the street to two travel lanes, and installed a green bike box at the westbound Langston Boulevard intersection.
- Safety Need: Identified through Action Spot analysis.
- Completed: April 2026
19th Rd N & N Westmoreland St (Tactical Improvements)
- Project cut sheet coming soon!
- Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards at the curbs on 19th Rd N to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds.
- Safety Need: Identified through the Active Crash Tracking review.
- Completed: April 2026
16th St N & N Roosevelt St (Tactical Improvements)
- View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 232KB)
- Project Description: Improvements at the intersection included a high visibility crosswalk, and a tactical, marked curb extension with flex posts at the northwest corner to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds.
- Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
- Completed: March 2026
Kemper Rd & 25th St S (Tactical Improvements)
- View project cut sheet.(PDF, 813KB)
- 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.
- Completed: January 2026
S Troy St and S Uhle St (Tactical Improvements)
- View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 965KB)
- Project Description: The project added a tactical, marked curb extension with bollards to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds on the east corner of the intersection.
- Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
- Completed: January 2026
N Quinn St and Key Blvd (Tactical Improvements)
- View the project cut sheet.(PDF, 821KB)
- Project Description: The project added a tactical, marked curb extension with bollards to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds on the northeast corner of the intersection. The project also added a hardened centerline with bollards on N Scott St to slow vehicle left-turning movement.
- Safety Need: Identified through a community report.
- Completed: January 2026
Columbia Pike and S Highland St (Tactical Improvements)
- Project cut sheet coming soon!
- Project Description: The project refreshed the crosswalk markings, and added tactical, marked curb extensions with bollards to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow vehicle turning speeds. Other markings included 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.
- Completed: January 2026
N Nash St from Langston Blvd to Key Blvd (Tactical Materials)
- Project cut sheet coming soon!
- Project Description: This project added bollards near parking spaces at driveway entrances/exits. The bollards help improve visibility between drivers and pedestrians, and reduce the risk of collisions.
- Safety Need: Identified through systemic safety upgrades during repavement.
- Completed: January 2026
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 2026
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.