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Arlington Takes More Assertive Measures to Protect Pedestrians

November 16, 2023

In September 2023, the Arlington County Board adopted an ordinance requiring motorists to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk instead of yield, and to stop when a person walking is approaching from...

Vision Zero Explained

February 23, 2021

Vision Zero aims to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths. It is an international movement that originated in Sweden in 1997. Since adopting a Vision Zero strategy in summer 2019, Arlington C...

Benefits of WalkArlington’s 8-Week Walking Challenge

January 21, 2021

In our first 8-Week Walkng Challenge, 500+ people joined us in walking thirty minutes a day for eight weeks. As we gear up for the next challenge, we went back and took a look at what some of the p...

Eat More Salads

November 20, 2020

If you want to eat healthier, salads are your best friend. The USDA recommends healthy adults eat five to nine servings of vegetables per day. A serving is about ½ cup of a cooked vegetable or 1 cu...

Understanding Arlington’s Connection to the Capital Trails Network

April 8, 2019

You’ve probably heard that Arlington has 50+ miles of paved, multi-use trails. But did you know that our region, encompassing the District of Columbia, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax...

Utilizing Crash Data to Improve Street Safety

June 20, 2018

At a joint meeting with the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) and Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) this spring, County staff members talked about the work being done to address high crash areas. ...

How Parks & Trails Bring One Arlington Family Together

April 24, 2018

Suzanne Garwood is an Arlington resident, attorney, and mom who enjoys exploring parks in Arlington with her family. Suzanne tells us how exploring parks has not only become an opportunity for her ...

Go on a Hike in Arlington’s Backyard

April 13, 2018

Mere minutes from Rosslyn, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic trail winds through wooded hills and valleys along the Potomac River. The full trail extends 830 miles from the Ohio River Basin to t...

Celebrating Arlington’s Walk Friendly Culture

April 14, 2017

Last week, over 1,000 participants stepped it up and celebrated Arlington County’s walk-friendly culture! In support of National Public Health Week (April 3-9), WalkArlington, Arlington Transpor...

The Best Biking and Hiking Trails in Arlington

July 6, 2016

Arlington is lucky enough to be home to more than 80 miles of paved and even more unpaved trails. You’ll find bikers, joggers and walkers taking advantage of the trail network every single day. Bel...

walking in shirlington near a bikeshare station

Walking the Walk in Shirlington

March 17, 2016

The Living section of the Village Of Shirlington website reads, “Lovely living spaces. A quart of milk around the corner. A dog park down the street. And a running trail where you can stretch your ...

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