Take Action for a Better Arlington

Arlington is exploring opportunities to expand and upgrade the Shirlington Bus Center.  Additional land was acquired for the station several years ago and additional and/or large bus bays may be needed in the coming years to handle expanded transit service to Alexandria's West End. Tell Arlington about your experiences with the Shirlington Transit Center and suggest ways it could be improved.

Centerline Hardening is a cheap, quick intervention that brings many of the safety benefits of a raised median.  By creating an area between travel lanes at the intersection that a car can't drive across, drivers are forced to use a tighter turning radius, they can no longer "cut the corner".  A tighter turning radius requires slower speeds and slower speeds reduce the number of crashes and the severity of crashes.

Arlington has been piloting centerline hardening and now they want your feedback.  Have you used the pilot intersections?  Have you felt safer or seen drivers slowing down?  Are there issues with the County's implementation that could be addressed?  Weigh in with specifics, or just express your support for this cheap, fast, effective Vision Zero tool!

Come out to a local coffee shop and chat up our local police force about whatever your heart desires:  speeding, red light running, blocking bike lanes, parking in bus stops, a desire to see cops patrolling on e-bikes, or something else. People who walk, bike, and take transit often have different priorities than folks who drive everywhere - it's important that you speak up to the police about YOUR priorities.