In fall 2024, the County kicked off a pilot project to test a tactical bus stop platform to maintain accessibility to a bus stop while updating the intersection with other tactical safety treatments. The first pilot location identified was S Glebe Rd & S Old Glebe Rd. This intersection was identified during the Glebe Rd High-Injury Network safety audit for pedestrian safety and risk of angle crashes.

The pilot uses low-cost installation solutions (new roadway markings, signage, and flexible posts) to shorten crossing distances, remove a nonessential turn lane, and reduce vehicle conflict points with pedestrians and buses.

View the project infosheet.

Share your feedback about the pilot project by February 8^th.  Additional bus platform safety pilot sites may be considered at other bus stops based on feedback received through this form in conjunction with safety impacts evaluated by the project team.

The feedback form is available in: English | Español | አማርኛ | Монгол | 中文 | العربية 

Reducing vehicle speeds is fundamental to reducing severe crashes. In fall 2023, the County reintroduced speed humps on Arlington’s streets through a limited pilot focused on reducing speeds in school slow zones. The pilot uses tactical speed humps because they are easy to install and remove, if needed. They are also cost effective, durable, and made from 100% recycled material.

The second round of locations installed in the county in 2024 have shown a significant decrease in driver speeds, with a 26-72% reduction in drivers traveling over 20mph. Additionally, community members have expressed the desire for the original pilot to expand to other areas due to an increase in perceived safety.

View the project infosheet.

Share your feedback about the impacts of the tactical speed humps at the following pilot locations by February 8th:

• Jefferson Middle / Fleet Elementary: S Irving St between Arlington Blvd & 2nd St S (installed 2024)
• Drew Elementary: 22nd St S between S Monroe St and S Kenmore St (installed 2024)
• Wakefield High / Claremont Elementary: S Dinwiddie St between S George Mason Dr & S Chesterfield Rd (installed 2024)
• Cardinal Elementary School: 19th St N between N Madison St & N Lexington St (installed 2023)
• Hoffman Boston Elementary School: S Queen St between 12th St S and 13th Rd S (installed 2023)
• Gunston Middle School: S Lang St between Arlington Ridge Rd and 28th St S (installed 2023)

Additional speed hump sites may be considered in school slow zones based on the feedback we receive through this form in combination with the before/after speed data collected at the pilot sites.

The feedback form is available in: English | Español | አማርኛ | Монгол | 中文 | العربية