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Arlington pedestrian committee seeks to remain relevant despite reduced responsibilities

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Arlington pedestrian committee seeks to remain relevant despite reduced responsibilities | ARLnow.com
Members of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) are looking for ways to stay relevant despite new limitations on their responsibilities. After County Manager Mark Schwartz directed the committee to...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Mamdani hires car-hating activist Ben Furnas to transportation team: ‘war on drivers’
Mamdani hires car-hating activist Ben Furnas to transportation team: ‘war on drivers’
Car-hating Transportation Alternatives boss Ben Furnas has been appointed to Mamdani's transition team for transportation, climate and infrastructure – and his agenda is a nightmare for the city's drivers.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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❇️🚶🏃‍♀️🚵‍♂️UPDATE🚶🏃‍♀️🚵‍♂️❇️
✴️Contractor is paving the shared use path in the B&O lot & Lot #18
✴️Contractor is installing conduit for Lot #18 & along Selim Rd
✴️Contractor will install fencing on the pedestrian bridge over GA Ave @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @washcycle.bsky.social @cmkatestewart.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Planned Langston Blvd upgrades include revamped I-66 off-ramp, changes to Custis Trail
Planned Langston Blvd upgrades include revamped I-66 off-ramp, changes to Custis Trail | ARLnow.com
Planned changes to the easternmost leg of Langston Blvd include efforts to improve safety for bicyclists and reduce backups onto I-66. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a set...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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👣 Beat the #Bluemont Junction Blues!
🚲 Phase 2 of trail milling and repaving runs today through December 3.
⚠️ Stay informed by signing up for project updates:
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November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Rally for victims of vehicle crashes taking place in Rosslyn this weekend
Rally for victims of vehicle crashes taking place in Rosslyn this weekend | ARLnow.com
An annual rally honoring victims of vehicle crashes in Northern Virginia is scheduled to begin at Gateway Park in Rosslyn this weekend. The event, hosted by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets,...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Members of Arlington bicycle panel remain angry over reduced responsibilities
Members of Arlington bicycle panel remain angry over reduced responsibilities | ARLnow.com
Discontent over changes to the Bicycle Advisory Committee has continued, with some members now appearing in open revolt against County Manager Mark Schwartz. At a Nov. 3 meeting, some went so far as to...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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⭕Roundabout Roundup!
🚧Phase 2 Military Road Safety Improvements Project now under way! ow.ly/fGTo50Xo75P
🚸Sidewalks + lanes will close temporarily so crews may work safely.
🚨Travel w/caution / obey all posted detour signs.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Morning Poll: Are people in Arlington generally more fit than those in other parts of the U.S.?
Morning Poll: Are people in Arlington generally more fit than those in other parts of the U.S.? | ARLnow.com
A Reddit thread has locals debating whether (and why) people in our area appear noticeably more fit than those in other parts of the country. From a user in the Northern Virginia subreddit, in a thread...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Officials celebrate $11M overhaul of bike and pedestrian infrastructure on Army Navy Drive
Officials celebrate $11M overhaul of bike and pedestrian infrastructure on Army Navy Drive | ARLnow.com
Three years of pedestrian- and bicyclist-friendly upgrades along Army Navy Drive culminated in a ribbon cutting in Pentagon City today (Wednesday). Four members of the Arlington County Board, the chair...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Woman struck by falling tree on Pimmit Run Trail died from her injuries
Woman struck by falling tree on Pimmit Run Trail died from her injuries | ARLnow.com
A woman crushed by a falling tree on Pimmit Run Trail last month was later pronounced dead at the hospital, ARLnow has learned. The incident happened around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, near the Arlington-Fairfax...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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County Board candidates split over hopes for new Comprehensive Plan
County Board candidates split over hopes for new Comprehensive Plan | ARLnow.com
County Board candidates are split in their thoughts about a planned update to Arlington's Comprehensive Plan. While some fear it could be used as a back-door effort to build denser housing, incumbent...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Cyclist seriously hurt in crash along part of Wilson Blvd which saw recent safety improvements
Cyclist seriously hurt in crash along part of Wilson Blvd which saw recent safety improvements | ARLnow.com
A cyclist seriously injured in a crash near Bluemont Park over the weekend was issued a traffic citation. The crash happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N....
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October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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📌ICYMI📌
@mdsha.bsky.social will begin enhancing the bike🚲lanes in both directions on MD 190 (River Road) between Brookside Dr. to Little Falls Pkwy in #BethesdaMD, on or about Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 ▶️ ow.ly/Y9Gq50X7e6o
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October 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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New 'bike boulevard' designs seek to help cyclists near Columbia Pike

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New ‘bike boulevard’ designs seek to help cyclists near Columbia Pike | ARLnow.com
Concept designs for improved bike routes running parallel to Columbia Pike are now available, aiming to make certain side streets safer and more inviting to bicyclists. Arlington County is currently seeking...
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September 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Falls Church may try again to entice e-scooter firms

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Falls Church may try again to entice e-scooter firms | ARLnow.com
Falls Church officials may take another shot at bringing shared-mobility devices -- known to many as e-scooters -- into the community next year. The city's Environmental Sustainability Council has been...
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September 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Construction on long-promised roundabout on Military Road gets underway

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Construction on long-promised roundabout on Military Road gets underway | ARLnow.com
Work on a permanent roundabout at the intersection of Military Road and Nelly Custis Drive is moving forward, but it won't be finished for a couple years. The project, which follows temporary changes...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Wrote about Josh Hawley's misguided push to ban self-driving taxis

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Driverless Cars Really Don’t Need Anyone Behind the Wheel
Senator Josh Hawley’s proposal to require all autonomous vehicles to have “safety drivers” is just shameful special-interest politics.
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September 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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It’s just like, WTF? Why? And of course, we know why cruelty is the point. The removal came at the direction of Trump’s hand-picked Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, who on July 1 sent a letter ordering states to wipe out “non-standard road designs”under his so-called Safe Roads Initiative.
August 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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New speed cameras and speed humps installed in Arlington school zones

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New speed cameras and speed humps installed in Arlington school zones | ARLnow.com
As students head back to school on Monday, new speed cameras and speed humps are intended to improve safety in Arlington school zones. The Arlington County Police Department has installed 10 additional...
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August 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Columbia Pike roadwork nears finish line, shoots for completion by end of year

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Columbia Pike roadwork nears finish line, shoots for completion by end of year | ARLnow.com
Years of construction on Columbia Pike are finally nearing a conclusion, with county staff targeting "substantial completion" by the end of this year. Crews have finished construction on five segments...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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New Arlington program offers vouchers for e-bikes worth up to $1,650

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New Arlington program offers vouchers for e-bikes worth up to $1,650 | ARLnow.com
A new voucher program for Arlington residents seeking to buy electric bicycles is kicking off tomorrow. The e-bike voucher program will provide about 250 vouchers that can be redeemed at participating...
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August 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Mounting costs of 'stop fascism' graffiti drive police to seek public's help

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Mounting costs of ‘stop fascism’ graffiti drive police to seek public’s help | ARLnow.com
The Arlington County Police Department is asking for the public's help in investigating dozens of traffic signs vandalized with anti-fascist graffiti. The wave of vandalism incidents, many of which involve...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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I give you “The Party of Lincoln”
August 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Falls Church is about to start building its first roundabout

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Falls Church is about to start building its first roundabout | ARLnow.com
Construction work on the first traffic circle in Falls Church is gearing up. Signs are in place for the project at S. Maple Avenue and Annandale Road, which will convert the existing four-way stop with...
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August 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM