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A scrappy little all-volunteer 501c4 Advocacy Organization in Arlington, VA. Giving people options; building a sustainable future.
If in-person meetings with maps are your jam, check out tomorrow's Open House on Arlington's Transportation Future. We're talking concrete stuff like modal networks & curb space priorities! Sat 11/22 1:30-4:30pm at Arlington Mill CC.
Arlington's Transportation Future: Phase 3
The process to rewrite Arlington's Transportation Plan has reached Phase 3; we've moved out of the more esoteric visioning and goals, and into concrete plans for modal networks, curb-space priorities, and policies.  If you've been checked out, now's the time to check in! Don't worry - we've got suggested feedback to get you started!
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November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What's the highest priority for scarce curb space? Transit lanes? Bike lanes? Rain gardens? Car storage? Speak up on this topic and many more - you can shape Arlington's Transportation Future! Open House this Saturday or weigh in online!
Arlington's Transportation Future: Phase 3
The process to rewrite Arlington's Transportation Plan has reached Phase 3; we've moved out of the more esoteric visioning and goals, and into concrete plans for modal networks, curb-space priorities, and policies.  If you've been checked out, now's the time to check in! Don't worry - we've got suggested feedback to get you started!
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November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🚨🚨LAST CHANCE! (Deadline: TODAY 11/16)🚨🚨
Choose Your Own Adventure: for a more inclusive, sustainable, diverse, and car-optional Arlington, click our Action Alert and take action today!
Arlington2050: Updating Arlington's Comprehensive Plan
Arlington is updating its Comprehensive Plan, its long-range plan for livability and what the community wants to look like in the future. This is a big-picture document, and your opportunity to shape how Arlington grows and develops over the next generation. Join us to call on the County Board to create a Vibrant, Diverse, Sustainable, and Inclusive Arlington where housing is abundant and nobody has to depend on a car!
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November 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
⏰⏰Deadline: TOMORROW (Sun 11/16)⏰⏰
Should Arlington be inclusive or exclusive? Car-optional or Car-dependent? Be heard today!
Arlington2050: Updating Arlington's Comprehensive Plan
Arlington is updating its Comprehensive Plan, its long-range plan for livability and what the community wants to look like in the future. This is a big-picture document, and your opportunity to shape how Arlington grows and develops over the next generation. Join us to call on the County Board to create a Vibrant, Diverse, Sustainable, and Inclusive Arlington where housing is abundant and nobody has to depend on a car!
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November 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Get out of the house, enjoy some Fall weather, and make an IMPACT at Impact Happy Hour! We'll be at the National Landing Water Park TODAY from 5-7pm - we'll drink, chat, and TAKE ACTION to improve car-free mobility in Arlington. Hope to see you!
RSVP to Impact Happy Hour
Join us for Impact Happy Hour, this Friday November 11th from 5pm-7pm at the National Landing Water Park. It'll be a chill, social hang-out and a chance to take some time to give feedback at the Arlington's Transportation Future Pop-up as well as take action on the important Action Alerts currently accepting feedback! Dress for the weather, we'll be outside!
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November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨🚨Deadline: TODAY (11/14)🚨🚨
Make Doctor's Run Park more than a park, make it a safe, comfortable connection for people walking & biking - whether to school at Randolph ES, or to jobs, restaurants, and shopping at the Pike's great businesses!
Doctor's Run Park: Both Journey and Destination
Doctor's Run is an important park.  It's a community gathering space, picnic area, volleyball venue, playground, and it's also an important transportation connection for those walking, biking, and scooting.  The existing trail through Doctor's Run Park is part of the 12th St S Bicycle Boulevard, providing a safe place for people to bike & scoot parallel to Columbia Pike, and an important route for students at Randolph Elementary.  As the Barcroft Apartments grow and evolve under their new ownership, this connection will only become more important. Speak up for the importance of the trail and path connections through the Park (and make sure the updated playground is great while you're at it). The existing trail is too steep, too windy, too narrow, has several steep drop-offs, and does not connect to 12th Rd S, which is the planned route for the bicycle boulevard extension through Barcroft. The renovation completely fails to connect the updated amenities to the existing trail making access very circuitous for families with strollers or kids on bikes!
susmo.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Get out of the house, enjoy some Fall weather, and make an IMPACT at Impact Happy Hour! We'll be at the National Landing Water Park TOMORROW 11/14 from 5-7pm - we'll drink, chat, and TAKE ACTION to improve car-free mobility in Arlington. Hope to see you!
RSVP to Impact Happy Hour
Join us for Impact Happy Hour, this Friday November 11th from 5pm-7pm at the National Landing Water Park. It'll be a chill, social hang-out and a chance to take some time to give feedback at the Arlington's Transportation Future Pop-up as well as take action on the important Action Alerts currently accepting feedback! Dress for the weather, we'll be outside!
susmo.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
⏰⏰Deadline: TOMORROW⏰⏰
Speak up for the importance of the trail connections in Doctor's Run Park - it's a great park, but also an important connection for people walking & biking!
Doctor's Run Park: Both Journey and Destination
Doctor's Run is an important park.  It's a community gathering space, picnic area, volleyball venue, playground, and it's also an important transportation connection for those walking, biking, and scooting.  The existing trail through Doctor's Run Park is part of the 12th St S Bicycle Boulevard, providing a safe place for people to bike & scoot parallel to Columbia Pike, and an important route for students at Randolph Elementary.  As the Barcroft Apartments grow and evolve under their new ownership, this connection will only become more important. Speak up for the importance of the trail and path connections through the Park (and make sure the updated playground is great while you're at it). The existing trail is too steep, too windy, too narrow, has several steep drop-offs, and does not connect to 12th Rd S, which is the planned route for the bicycle boulevard extension through Barcroft. The renovation completely fails to connect the updated amenities to the existing trail making access very circuitous for families with strollers or kids on bikes!
susmo.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Will Arlington's Future Transit network get you where you need to be, when you need to be there? Check it out and weigh in at next Saturday's Open House or online anytime before 12/7!
Arlington's Transportation Future: Phase 3
The process to rewrite Arlington's Transportation Plan has reached Phase 3; we've moved out of the more esoteric visioning and goals, and into concrete plans for modal networks, curb-space priorities, and policies.  If you've been checked out, now's the time to check in! Don't worry - we've got suggested feedback to get you started!
susmo.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Get out of the house, enjoy some Fall weather, and make an IMPACT at Impact Happy Hour! We'll be at the National Landing Water Park this Fri 11/14 from 5-7pm - we'll drink, chat, and TAKE ACTION to improve car-free mobility in Arlington. Hope to see you!
RSVP to Impact Happy Hour
Join us for Impact Happy Hour, this Friday November 11th from 5pm-7pm at the National Landing Water Park. It'll be a chill, social hang-out and a chance to take some time to give feedback at the Arlington's Transportation Future Pop-up as well as take action on the important Action Alerts currently accepting feedback! Dress for the weather, we'll be outside!
susmo.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's too late to submit a question, but not too late to attend the Arlington County Police Department public engagement meetings. Tonight or tomorrow in Rosslyn, Crystal City, or online!
Is ACPD Addressing YOUR Priorities?
Arlingtonians are invited to a public engagement meeting with the Arlington Police Department.  Submit your questions in advance - maybe you want to know about speeding enforcement, or parking in bike lanes, or safety on buses?  Choose from two locations: Rosslyn on Wed 11/12 or Crystal City on Thu 11/13 or participate virtually online.  Make sure your police are focused on YOUR needs & priorities!
susmo.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Will Arlington's Future Bike Network get you where you need to go, when you need to get there? Check it out and weigh in at next Saturday's Open House, or online anytime before 12/7!
Arlington's Transportation Future: Phase 3
The process to rewrite Arlington's Transportation Plan has reached Phase 3; we've moved out of the more esoteric visioning and goals, and into concrete plans for modal networks, curb-space priorities, and policies.  If you've been checked out, now's the time to check in! Don't worry - we've got suggested feedback to get you started!
susmo.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Tell the County Board to create a vibrant, diverse, sustainable, and inclusive Arlington where housing is abundant and nobody has to depend on a car!
Arlington2050: Updating Arlington's Comprehensive Plan
Arlington is updating its Comprehensive Plan, its long-range plan for livability and what the community wants to look like in the future. This is a big-picture document, and your opportunity to shape how Arlington grows and develops over the next generation. Join us to call on the County Board to create a Vibrant, Diverse, Sustainable, and Inclusive Arlington where housing is abundant and nobody has to depend on a car!
susmo.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Phase 3 of Arlington's Transportation Future is in full swing and it involves concrete decisions about where people will walk, bike, and take transit. Make sure they work for you! Come to the Open House or fill out the online form!
Arlington's Transportation Future: Phase 3
The process to rewrite Arlington's Transportation Plan has reached Phase 3; we've moved out of the more esoteric visioning and goals, and into concrete plans for modal networks, curb-space priorities, and policies.  If you've been checked out, now's the time to check in! Don't worry - we've got suggested feedback to get you started!
susmo.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Doctor's Run Park is a community gathering space, volleyball venue, playground, and also an important transportation connection for those walking, biking, and scooting. Speak up for the importance of the trail and path connections through the park!
Doctor's Run Park: Both Journey and Destination
Doctor's Run is an important park.  It's a community gathering space, picnic area, volleyball venue, playground, and it's also an important transportation connection for those walking, biking, and scooting.  The existing trail through Doctor's Run Park is part of the 12th St S Bicycle Boulevard, providing a safe place for people to bike & scoot parallel to Columbia Pike, and an important route for students at Randolph Elementary.  As the Barcroft Apartments grow and evolve under their new ownership, this connection will only become more important. Speak up for the importance of the trail and path connections through the Park (and make sure the updated playground is great while you're at it). The existing trail is too steep, too windy, too narrow, has several steep drop-offs, and does not connect to 12th Rd S, which is the planned route for the bicycle boulevard extension through Barcroft. The renovation completely fails to connect the updated amenities to the existing trail making access very circuitous for families with strollers or kids on bikes!
susmo.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Army Navy Drive bike lane is open!
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
📅TOMORROW (11:30am-1pm)📅
Swing by Doctor's Run Park and speak up for the important of the park not just as a destination, but as a critical link for people walking, biking, and scooting - to school, to work, to the park, and to shopping & restaurants.
Doctor's Run Park: Both Journey and Destination
Doctor's Run is an important park.  It's a community gathering space, picnic area, volleyball venue, playground, and it's also an important transportation connection for those walking, biking, and scooting.  The existing trail through Doctor's Run Park is part of the 12th St S Bicycle Boulevard, providing a safe place for people to bike & scoot parallel to Columbia Pike, and an important route for students at Randolph Elementary.  As the Barcroft Apartments grow and evolve under their new ownership, this connection will only become more important. Stop by a fun family event on Saturday at the Park & speak up for the importance of the trail and path connections through the Park (and make sure the updated playground is great while you're there). The existing trail is too steep, too windy, too narrow, has several steep drop-offs, and does not connect to 12th Rd S, which is the planned route for the bicycle boulevard extension through Barcroft.
susmo.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🚨🚨DEADLINE: TODAY (Sun 10/5)🚨🚨
🛴🚲🧑🏻‍🦽‍➡️Speak up for safe, comfortable, & connected Bike Boulevards! The County's concept plan needs serious work; Columbia Pike deserves better! Act now!
Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards: Demand a SAFE, CONNECTED plan with a LONG-TERM VISION!
For a variety of reasons, good and bad, Columbia Pike is being completely rebuilt without any dedicated bike facilities.  Instead, parallel routes are supposed to exist for bikes just north and just south of the Pike, the Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards.  These routes have never been safe, comfortable, and connected, but the County was supposed to be unveiling a plan to change all of that. Sadly, the proposed concept plans unveiled at the September Open House are woefully insufficient.
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October 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
⏰⏰ATTENTION PROCRASTINATORS⏰⏰
Deadline: TOMORROW (Sun 10/5) to demand a safe, comfortable, connected set of Bike Boulevards for Columbia Pike! Also desired: a long-term vision!

Level of Effort: 15 minutes, at home, in your PJs
Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards: Demand a SAFE, CONNECTED plan with a LONG-TERM VISION!
For a variety of reasons, good and bad, Columbia Pike is being completely rebuilt without any dedicated bike facilities.  Instead, parallel routes are supposed to exist for bikes just north and just south of the Pike, the Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards.  These routes have never been safe, comfortable, and connected, but the County was supposed to be unveiling a plan to change all of that. Sadly, the proposed concept plans unveiled at the September Open House are woefully insufficient.
susmo.org
October 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🚴‍♀️Hey Arlington fam! 🛴 The Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards plan is out & it is missing the mark on safety + connectivity. 😬 Speak up for a plan that is safe, comfortable, and connected with a long-term vision!

🗓️ Deadline: Sun 10/5, 11:59 PM
Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards: Demand a SAFE, CONNECTED plan with a LONG-TERM VISION!
For a variety of reasons, good and bad, Columbia Pike is being completely rebuilt without any dedicated bike facilities.  Instead, parallel routes are supposed to exist for bikes just north and just south of the Pike, the Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards.  These routes have never been safe, comfortable, and connected, but the County was supposed to be unveiling a plan to change all of that. Sadly, the proposed concept plans unveiled at the September Open House are woefully insufficient.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Sick of having to drive everywhere on the Pike? The Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards plan could make the Pike bikeable, but only with serious improvements! We need routes that are safe, comfortable, and connected! Learn more & take action here 👇🏻
Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards: Demand a SAFE, CONNECTED plan with a LONG-TERM VISION!
For a variety of reasons, good and bad, Columbia Pike is being completely rebuilt without any dedicated bike facilities.  Instead, parallel routes are supposed to exist for bikes just north and just south of the Pike, the Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards.  These routes have never been safe, comfortable, and connected, but the County was supposed to be unveiling a plan to change all of that. Sadly, the proposed concept plans unveiled at the September Open House are woefully insufficient.
susmo.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
📣 Your voice matters! Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan is being updated — tell decision-makers to prioritize housing abundance, walkability, and access to transit. It’s fast, it’s free, and it counts. 🌱
Arlington2050: Updating Arlington's Comprehensive Plan
Arlington is updating its Comprehensive Plan, its long-range plan for livability and what the community wants to look like in the future. This is a big-picture document, and your opportunity to shape how Arlington grows and develops over the next generation. Join us to call on the County Board to create a Vibrant, Diverse, Sustainable, and Inclusive Arlington where housing is abundant and nobody has to depend on a car!
susmo.org
October 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Arlington needs more trails for safer walk/bike connections! The county’s Public Spaces Master Plan is being refreshed — tell them to prioritize land for trail + active transportation access. Takes 5 min. Deadline: Oct 17 🗓️

👉 Act now!
Prioritize Trails in the Public Spaces Master Plan Refresh
Arlington's Public Space Master Plan guides how our open spaces are acquired, managed, and maintained. With the current plan over 6 years old at this point, the county is doing a refresh focus on a few key areas, including how to prioritize land acquisition. We think it's worth highlighting how little progress has been made on the trail-related action items in the existing plan over the last six years. We also think the County should prioritize acquisition of land needed for bike/ped connections - this would accomplish two goals with one acquisition - a small piece of the parcel would be needed for a wider sidewalk or a trail connection, and the remainder could add new neighborhood park space.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM