Engage Arlington

Current Engagement Opportunities 

Draft Charter for a Form of Government Advisory Panel - Feedback Form through Dec. 1: As proposed, the Advisory Panel’s goal is to determine whether the current form of government is compatible with a growing and evolving community, and to provide the County Board with community-informed recommendations. The Board Office will review feedback and make revisions as necessary to the proposed draft. Members of the public will have the opportunity to testify on this draft at the December 2025 meeting. Submit your feedback online here.

Langston Blvd STARS Study - Feedback Form through Dec. 4: The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on a STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study assessing potential safety, operational, transit and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along the approximately mile-long stretch of Langston Boulevard (Route 29) between North Veitch Street and North Lynn Street. The survey, which has a translation tool for Spanish and many other languages, is available through Dec. 4. Comments can also be sent tomeetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov(please put “Langston Boulevard STARS Study” in the subject line) or to Ms. Manasi Phadnis, Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 through Dec. 4.

Arlington’s Transportation Future - Feedback Form through Dec. 6: The Arlington community helped us create the Vision and Goals for our next transportation plan. Now, help us make them a reality by checking out the draft modal priority networks and policies. Share your feedback online to help Arlington refresh our Transportation Plan.

Arlington Continuum of Care Community Briefing - Virtual Meeting on Dec. 4 and In-Person Meeting on Dec. 8: Arlington County Continuum of Care will be host the two public meetings for all Arlington residents, housing advocates, faith-based organizations, nonprofit partners, landlords, and anyone interested in supporting housing stability. The virtual meeting will be held on Dec. 4 from 3 to 4 p.m. and information to join is listed online here. The in-person session will be held on Dec. 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Sequoia Plaza 1, Lower Level (LL) Auditorium, 2100 Washington Blvd.; register in advance here.

Children and Youth Well-Being Network - Virtual Meeting on Dec. 16: Arlington County is embarking on a year-long effort to create a County-wide plan to address Children and Youth Well-Being. The Network will create the vision and roadmap for the community-wide plan. All Arlington youth and adults, service providers, community organizations and business owners are welcome! Register in advance here.

Virginia Railway Express FY2027 Budget - Feedback through Dec. 17: VRE is currently accepting public comment on our proposed FY 2027 budget, which includes a recommended 5 percent fare increase in addition to the continuation of popular programs such as Kids Ride Free, and the Amtrak Step-Up program, which resumed earlier this month. The public comment period ends on December 17. The VRE Operations Board will vote on the proposed budget at its December 19 meeting. More information about the proposed budget can be found in a short virtual presentation on VRE’s YouTube channel, or in our official notice posted on VRE’s website. Email your comments at publiccomment@vre.org; call in at 540-524-2662; or mail to: VRE FY 2027 Budget Public Comment, 1500 King Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, VA 22314. 

Low Residential Study - Virtual Open House through Dec. 21: Arlington is evaluating how to limit impervious area in low-density residential neighborhoods to improve stormwater management and create more space for trees. Learn more about the study and share your feedback in the virtual open house now open through Sunday, Dec. 21.

Three Urban Parks Master Plan Project - Online Feedback Form: Arlington County is developing a park master plan for Maury Park, Herselle Milliken Park, and Gum Ball Park in the Virginia Square area. Please take a look at our online questionnaire to learn about the project's goals, scope, and timeline across the three sites, then share feedback on what you'd like to see in the future park spaces. The form will remain open for comments through December 21.

Understanding the Needs of Veterans and Service Members in Arlington
Arlington County’s Military and Veterans Advisory Committee (MVAC) is interested in hearing from members of the military, veterans, and their families who live and/or work in Arlington about types of programs, services, and resources that could be helpful. Click here to participate so that we can explore programs and services that may better serve our Veteran and Active Military Community.

Safe Homes, Safe Relationships - Feedback Form in English or español
Share your feedback with Project PEACE on any experience you may have been using, looking for, or if you are referring people to resources for those impacted by domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Arlington County. Your feedback is confidential. Results will help enhance and improve services for everyone in the county. 

Contact

Sarah Tracey
Director of Public Engagement
Office of Communications & Public Engagement
engagearlington@arlingtonva.us