The concept design shared in November 2022 received updates as the project team finalized the design. The changes were consistent with planning guidance and community feedback heard through previous engagement efforts.
Final Concept Update Documents
Final Concept Update Summary
Summary of changes from the November 2022 version to the April 2023 final concept:
- The southbound bike lane is at sidewalk level between 6th Street South and 7th Street South, rather than being buffered
- The design protects provides consistent protection for people biking while retaining on-street parking and reducing maintenance challenges
- The striped median space has been reduced between 8th Street South and 9th Street South to facilitate a shorter crossing distance at 8th Street South and increased planting space from 8th Street South to 9th Street South
- Proposed trees are included. The exact number of trees are subject to change based on final engineering.
- Final location of Capital Bikeshare station will be determined based on ongoing coordination with Capital Bikeshare and Arlington Public Schools.