The County Manager yesterday reviewed with the County Board a framework for the Missing Middle Housing Study, which is anticipated to begin in 2020. The study is under the Housing Arlington umbrella and will explore if and how missing middle housing could help address Arlington’s limited housing supply and inadequate housing choices. Missing middle housing types—such as duplexes and triplexes—are currently restricted in many neighborhoods by Arlington’s land use policy and…
New Bus Route Dulles to Union Station
The new year will bring new service from Virginia Breeze, the state government’s two-year-old intercity bus service. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has announced plans for a pair of new routes for the coming year, including twice daily service between Danville and Washington’s Union Station, a 250-mile…
Crystal Houses Project Still Has Problems
Although the County Board unanimously approved the developer’s proposal to expand the property, the three 22202 civic associations tried unsuccessfully for modifications because we felt the proposal was weak and had deficiencies. We are not happy with the flawed process nor the outcome: Parking: Board approval of additional parking spaces…
Construction Update on South Clark-Bell Street Demolition
The contractor has completed the structural concrete work and concrete barrier construction. The remaining work includes bringing in fill material for the green spaces, top soil, grass pavers, guardrails, and flat work such as concrete entrances, curb and gutter, and sidewalk paver replacement. Dominion Energy is scheduled to energize the…
Metro releases concepts to improve service on Blue, Orange, Silver lines
Metro released several preliminary concepts to improve reliability, meet future ridership demand, and better serve customers on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The concepts, part of the two-year Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity and Reliability Study, include a range of infrastructure improvements and service alternatives to address both short- and long-term needs….
Gunston Bubble is being renovated
The Gunston Bubble is being renovated so that it is more energy efficient and reliable. This Parks Maintenance Capital project will design and construct the athletic facility (bubble), site circulation, electrics & lighting, heating, drainage, stormwater management and landscaping. No new amenities are planned for this project, which is funded by the Capital…
December Newsletter Is Out!
Well, this is a particularly “newsy” Newsletter. There are a number of articles here that needed to be reported in more detail. But hey, we’re close to the holidays–more time to read, no? Seriously, your Executive Board is working hard on a number of issues and we want to keep…
County Board Approves Regulations for Shared Mobility Devices (SMDs)
The Arlington County Board adopted regulations for e-scooters and other shared micro-mobility devices that will allow their use on sidewalks (with limitations), trails, and bike lanes, unless specifically signed or marked otherwise. In operation and user requirements, the devices will be treated largely like bicycles. Devices will be required to…
Construction on Memorial Bridge Reaches Halfway Point
This video from the National Park Service sums up the progress so far and what still needs to be done. You can also see how new traffic patterns on the bridge affects drivers, and bicyclists and pedestrians.