No one wants a vehicle speeding by while they're at work. Slow down in work zones! Construction season is here! Work zones involve large equipment, traffic pattern changes, lane closures, uneven pavement, variable speed limits, and most importantly workers. When driving near a work zone, lookout for highway workers, adhere to all signage, and drive distraction free. Click here to learn more about work zone safety.

2026-2030 Vision Zero Final Action Plan

The finalized 2026 Action Plan Update is now live on the Vision Zero website! We would like to thank everyone who took the time to share feedback and help shape program’s vision for the next five years. View the Phase 2 Public Engagement executive summary or full report to learn how we incorporated community feedback from the April-May 2026 input period.

The Action Plan outlines action items that will move us toward our goal of eliminating severe and fatal crashes by 2030.

Below is a tentative schedule outlining the next steps toward adoption of the Action plan by the County Board. Stay tuned for updates in the newsletter.

• July 2: Presentation of the 2026 Action Plan to the Transportation Commission
• July 18: Request to Advertise Adoption of the 2026 Action Plan to the County Board
• July 19: Request to Adopt the 2026 Action Plan to the County Board

Vision Zero Begins E-Moto Education Efforts

The Vision Zero team attended the Columbia Pike Blues Festival this past Saturday, June 13. The team handed out snacks featuring “Snack Facts” stickers to remind bicyclists, scooters, and drivers to slow down while approaching intersections and driveways.   The team also soft launched an upcoming behavior campaign theme using an interactive activity inviting participants to spot the difference between e-bikes or e-motos. E-bikes have less powerful engines and only go up to 28mph, while e-motos can go up to 60mph. It’s important to research devices closely before buying, especially if it’s for a child or teen!

Quick-Build Website Revamp

The Quick-Build website just got a fresh new look! We updated the interactive quick-build project map to provide more details, as well as links to project plans and cut sheets. This upgrade makes it easier than ever to explore projects happening near you and stay connected to improvements in your neighborhood.

Share Your Feedback on Four Mile Run Interim Improvements

Four Mile Run Dr between George Mason Drive to Walter Reed Drive is currently being considered for interim improvements as part of routine resurfacing and remarking work for the 2026 Paving Season.   View the project page.   View the concept plan and give your feedback by July 8.

Arlington County Board seeks Public Input on Legislative Package

The Arlington County Board is inviting advanced resident input to inform the creation of next year’s county legislative package. Residents interested in providing their thoughts are encouraged to take 3 to 5 minutes to complete this feedback form. 

Every year, Arlington County creates a legislative package that outlines the County’s legislative values, initiatives, and positions for the Virginia General Assembly Session. The 2027 General Assembly session begins on January 13, 2027, and is scheduled to adjourn in early March. It is the 45-day “short” session. Beginning in January, the General Assembly will consider a myriad of issues and will include the creation of a new two-year budget for the Commonwealth. This is a great opportunity to advocate for legislative improvements that advance transportation safety.

This feedback form closes at the end of the day on July 31st, 2026. All questions should be directed toward the County Board Office at 703-228-3130 or countyboard@arlingtonva.us. 

Recap: Mid-County Transportation Projects Open House

In the first week of June, County staff held a mid-County Open House event to gather input on the projects below. Vision Zero staff were in attendance at the open house.

• S. George Mason Drive Multimodal Improvements – Route 50 to Columbia Pike
• Arlington Boulevard Trail (South Side) – S. George Mason Drive to S. Glebe Road
• Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvements in Arlington County (VDOT)
• Route 50 left-turn lane extensions at Manchester Street in Arlington County (VDOT)
• #SMART26 Route 50 At Route 27 Interchange Access Improvements (VDOT)
• Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards
• Four Mile Run Sanitary Sewer Relining
• Vision Zero safety interventions in the area: To explore Vision Zero projects in the mid-county area, or anywhere in Arlington, visit the Vision Zero Program Dashboard.

Click the links above to learn more about these ongoing projects happening in the mid-County area.

Request a Vision Zero Lawn Sign

If you would like a Vision Zero lawn sign, you can contact jselander@arlingtonva.us for more information on how you can pick up a sign from the County's offices located in Courthouse! Supplies are limited as we are still gauging the community's interest in this initiative.

Below are updates regarding other ongoing construction and installations:

Pilot Safety Projects:

• Leading Through Intervals
  • Washington Blvd & 10^th St N - Installed
  • Wilson Blvd & N Lynn St – Installed
• Speed Management Pilot Safety Project
  • S Courthouse Rd, 5th St S to 8th St S – Installed
  • 10^th St N, Arlington Blvd to Washington Blvd- Installed
  • Williamsburg Blvd, N Edison St to N George Mason Dr – Installed
  • N Meade St, Fairfax Dr to 14^th St N - Upcoming
  • Washington Blvd, Arlington Blvd Ramp to N Pershing Dr- Upcoming
  • S Hayes St, Army Navy Dr to 15^th St S- Upcoming
  • S Walter Reed Dr, S Pollard St to S Wakefield St - Upcoming
  • S George Mason Dr, 4^th St S to Columbia Pike- Upcoming

High-Injury Network Safety Audits:

• Carlin Springs – Audit upcoming Summer 2026
• 23^rd St S – Documentation upcoming Summer 2026
• S Glebe Rd – Audited February 2026.

Quick-Build Safety Projects:

• Route 50 Tactical Improvement – Project cut sheet coming soon
• S Walter Reed Dr & S Pollard St – Project cut sheet coming soon
• S Walter Reed Dr & S Lorton St – In construction
• S Fern St & 14th St S (Tactical Improvements) – Installation coming soon

Capital-Driven Safety Project Updates:

• Fort Myer Sidewalk Improvements Project: Crews have started preparation for the Fort Myer Sidewalk Improvements project on Fort Myer Drive at Gateway Park, and at two adjacent intersections. This work will make pedestrian and bike travel through the area safer. Construction will start in spring of 2026 and will be completed in spring of 2027, as weather allows.
• Army Navy Drive Protected Bike Lane: The right hand northbound lane adjacent to Horizon House condominiums will close in front of the condominiums starting the week of June 8. The bike lane will close; vehicles and bikes will share a travel lane. This work is expected to be completed by early July.

Signal Phasing Modifications:

• N Glebe Road and N Randolph St: Addition of a westbound left-turn permissive/protected phase - Installed
• Langston Blvd (Rt 29) & I-66 On Ramp: Changed to protected only westbound left-turn phase - Installed
• Columbia Pike and S Frederick St: Addition of a westbound protected-permissive left-turn phase – Upcoming Summer 2026
• Columbia Pike and S Dinwiddie St: Addition of an eastbound protected-permissive left-turn phase – Upcoming Summer 2026

Visit the Vision Zero Safety Projects page to learn more about safety-driven quick build projects, capital projects, pilot projects, High-Injury Network safety audits, and more.

Also, check out our Crash Data Dashboard that shows crash data over the last 10 years, how and where we implement safety tools from the multimodal safety toolbox, our various safety initiatives, speed reduction corridors, and where we are doing outreach/engagement.