Design for Pedestrians

• Design Guidelines
• New Arlington Sidewalk Design

Arlington Programs and Projects for Peds

• Project Database
• Safe Routes to Schools
• Neighborhood Conservation
• Neighborhood Traffic Calming
• Wilson Blvd. Projects
• Public Art
• Transit
• BikeArlington

Master Plans & Studies

• Ballston Pilot Project
• Clarendon Sector Plan
• Columbia Pike
• Ped. Transportation Master Plan
• Public Spaces Master Plan
• Virginia Square Sector Plan

Safety

• Education & Awareness
• Enforcement
• Safety Patrol Camp
• Sidewalk Closures

Spotlight On Arlington Walkers

• Chef Charley
• Road Runner Ellen Williams
• Adrienne Cleary
• Rick Barry and Linda Cox
• Tribute to Roger Reeder
• Tim Miner
• Elenor Hodges
• Patricia Pocasangre

Arlington Library Resources for Pedestrians

WALKArlington E-mail List

Sidewalk Closures

In this era of intense development along Arlington's transit corridors, having to cross streets to find usable sidewalks is not an uncommon experience. But the County wants to be sure it is at least a predictable experience that can be anticipated ahead of time, and that accommodations are made whenever possible to ensure a safe walking environment on at least one side of the street.

Current closure locations

Policy

Arlington County policy specifies that any time a public sidewalk is to be closed for construction, then an alternate, fully accessible pedestrian route must be established. Clearly marked signs in advance of the construction must direct pedestrians to intersections with marked crosswalks where any exist. If there are no alternate pedestrian routes, the construction of a covered pedestrian walkway must occur if conditions permit its use. Also, a right-of -way permit detailing the pedestrian accommodation plan must be submitted by developers who are planning construction projects that will interrupt sidewalk usage.
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For further information, call 703-228-3576. TDD is available for the hearing impaired through Virginia Relay at 1-800-828-1120.