Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County
@susmo.org
A scrappy little all-volunteer 501c4 Advocacy Organization in Arlington, VA. Giving people options; building a sustainable future.
Thanks to everyone who came out to see us on Bike to Work Day! It was fun, biking is great, but our ride home from the pitstops today contained several reminders that Arlington can, and must, do better.
May 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out to see us on Bike to Work Day! It was fun, biking is great, but our ride home from the pitstops today contained several reminders that Arlington can, and must, do better.
Happy Bike to Work Day! Come see us in Ballston, Rosslyn, or Crystal City!
May 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Happy Bike to Work Day! Come see us in Ballston, Rosslyn, or Crystal City!
Giant at Penrose Square is great for the car-free shopper: abundant bike racks, a bus stop with 2 different bus lines, and handheld scanners that allow you to put your items directly into your bag (although they seem not to work recently 🫤) susmo.org/giant-penr...
April 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Giant at Penrose Square is great for the car-free shopper: abundant bike racks, a bus stop with 2 different bus lines, and handheld scanners that allow you to put your items directly into your bag (although they seem not to work recently 🫤) susmo.org/giant-penr...
Tied for Most Room For Improvement: Safeway on N Harrison St. To enter from the sidewalk, you have to cross an (unnecessary) driving lane. Did you want to park your bike here? There's room for exactly 1 bike (but plenty of spaces if you drove a car). susmo.org/safeway-ha...
April 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tied for Most Room For Improvement: Safeway on N Harrison St. To enter from the sidewalk, you have to cross an (unnecessary) driving lane. Did you want to park your bike here? There's room for exactly 1 bike (but plenty of spaces if you drove a car). susmo.org/safeway-ha...
Most Room For Improvement: Harris Teeter at Lee-Harrison. It's an obstacle course to get from the sidewalk to the front entrance, dodging cars in the expansive parking lot. Bike parking is sketchy. If you want to take a bus, the wait might be 30 min. susmo.org/harris-tee...
April 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Most Room For Improvement: Harris Teeter at Lee-Harrison. It's an obstacle course to get from the sidewalk to the front entrance, dodging cars in the expansive parking lot. Bike parking is sketchy. If you want to take a bus, the wait might be 30 min. susmo.org/harris-tee...
The very best grocery store to shop at if you're car-free? Trader Joe's in Arlington! Located across the street from a metro entrance, serviced by four bus routes and in the center of the bustling pedestrian area that is Clarendon, TJ's gets an A+ from us. susmo.org/trader-joe...
April 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The very best grocery store to shop at if you're car-free? Trader Joe's in Arlington! Located across the street from a metro entrance, serviced by four bus routes and in the center of the bustling pedestrian area that is Clarendon, TJ's gets an A+ from us. susmo.org/trader-joe...
Despite being located in the heart of Clarendon, Whole Foods is optimized only for cars. For a walker to enter the store, they have to jump over a literal brick wall. The bike racks are an embarrassment. Whole Foods, you could do a lot better than this. susmo.org/whole-food...
April 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Despite being located in the heart of Clarendon, Whole Foods is optimized only for cars. For a walker to enter the store, they have to jump over a literal brick wall. The bike racks are an embarrassment. Whole Foods, you could do a lot better than this. susmo.org/whole-food...
The Subterranean Safeway is a favorite in Rosslyn due to its easy street entrance and the recently installed flashing crosswalk light. However, it’s located on a one-way super block which is challenging to navigate and the bike parking is inadequate. susmo.org/safeway-ro...
April 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Subterranean Safeway is a favorite in Rosslyn due to its easy street entrance and the recently installed flashing crosswalk light. However, it’s located on a one-way super block which is challenging to navigate and the bike parking is inadequate. susmo.org/safeway-ro...
We love how easy it is to get to Mom's from the Custis trail and the abundant bike parking. Unfortunately, crossing the street to get here is scary. The crosswalk is 100 feet long and doesn’t have a refuge in the middle. susmo.org/mom-s-orga...
April 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We love how easy it is to get to Mom's from the Custis trail and the abundant bike parking. Unfortunately, crossing the street to get here is scary. The crosswalk is 100 feet long and doesn’t have a refuge in the middle. susmo.org/mom-s-orga...
Some grocery stores are a joy to experience without a car. Others, not so much. SusMo has created a ranked list of every single grocery store in Arlington according to that criteria. Full rankings will be released Apr 17. Which do you think will top the list as most friendly?
April 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Some grocery stores are a joy to experience without a car. Others, not so much. SusMo has created a ranked list of every single grocery store in Arlington according to that criteria. Full rankings will be released Apr 17. Which do you think will top the list as most friendly?
In 2021, we told VDOT that 83% of the safety benefit of their $29 million widening plan for Arlington Blvd could be achieved IMMEDIATELY, with tactical materials. Four years later, Arlington's Vision Zero team has finally convinced them to do it (for one of the 3 intersections)
April 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In 2021, we told VDOT that 83% of the safety benefit of their $29 million widening plan for Arlington Blvd could be achieved IMMEDIATELY, with tactical materials. Four years later, Arlington's Vision Zero team has finally convinced them to do it (for one of the 3 intersections)
Tell VDOT that we want serious improvements at the Langston Blvd / N Lynn intersection, where the Mt Vernon trail connects to Rosslyn. It's one of the most dangerous places to ride your bike or walk, and it doesn't have to be that way. publicinput.com/us29...
March 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Tell VDOT that we want serious improvements at the Langston Blvd / N Lynn intersection, where the Mt Vernon trail connects to Rosslyn. It's one of the most dangerous places to ride your bike or walk, and it doesn't have to be that way. publicinput.com/us29...
In 2024, Capital Bikeshare set multiple ridership records. Turns out, if you give people the choice, they’ll choose to ride e-bikes all over town. Let’s make 2025 even safer and even more fun for those who choose to get around this way. givebutter.com/susmo25
December 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM
In 2024, Capital Bikeshare set multiple ridership records. Turns out, if you give people the choice, they’ll choose to ride e-bikes all over town. Let’s make 2025 even safer and even more fun for those who choose to get around this way. givebutter.com/susmo25
Not only does ART have heart, it has the heart of the 10,000 riders it ferries around Arlington each weekday. Show your love for our green bus fleet with our new sticker pack! givebutter.com/susmo25
December 29, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Not only does ART have heart, it has the heart of the 10,000 riders it ferries around Arlington each weekday. Show your love for our green bus fleet with our new sticker pack! givebutter.com/susmo25
We are convinced that Arlington can become car-optional. Are you with us? Spread the word by nabbing our new sticker pack. Any donation of $50 or more and you’ll get your own in the mail. givebutter.com/susmo25
December 27, 2024 at 3:27 PM
We are convinced that Arlington can become car-optional. Are you with us? Spread the word by nabbing our new sticker pack. Any donation of $50 or more and you’ll get your own in the mail. givebutter.com/susmo25
Announcing our 2025 Sticker Pack. For a donation of $50 or more, you can get yours! Plus, if you donate before Dec 31, you'll double your impact. susmo.org/donate
December 20, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Announcing our 2025 Sticker Pack. For a donation of $50 or more, you can get yours! Plus, if you donate before Dec 31, you'll double your impact. susmo.org/donate
Our SusMore meetup is TONIGHT, Thursday Oct 24, 5-7pm. Join us and meet other likeminded folks who have a big vision for Arlington. DM us for the location.
October 24, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Our SusMore meetup is TONIGHT, Thursday Oct 24, 5-7pm. Join us and meet other likeminded folks who have a big vision for Arlington. DM us for the location.
At SusMo, we love independent mobility for children… maybe not like this, though! Imagine what this bright 8-year-old might be able to do if there were stores she could take the bus or bike to?
October 23, 2024 at 4:26 PM
At SusMo, we love independent mobility for children… maybe not like this, though! Imagine what this bright 8-year-old might be able to do if there were stores she could take the bus or bike to?
SHARED STREET. We love this new paint job in the Bluemont neighborhood. Go get it today, Arlington transportation advocates!
October 21, 2024 at 5:44 PM
SHARED STREET. We love this new paint job in the Bluemont neighborhood. Go get it today, Arlington transportation advocates!
Friday movie recommendation for our car-free nerds: Mary Poppins Returns. Not only does Lin-Manuel Miranda ride a bike with his chimney-sweep ladder attached, he jumps on the back of Mary Poppins' bike for a tandem ride. There's no denying it: people have fun on bikes.
October 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Friday movie recommendation for our car-free nerds: Mary Poppins Returns. Not only does Lin-Manuel Miranda ride a bike with his chimney-sweep ladder attached, he jumps on the back of Mary Poppins' bike for a tandem ride. There's no denying it: people have fun on bikes.
Calling the SusMore Army! Our next meeting will be October 24 from 5-7pm. If you have big ideas for a car-free Arlington and you want to take action with like-minded people, join us. DM us for the location. See you there.
October 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Calling the SusMore Army! Our next meeting will be October 24 from 5-7pm. If you have big ideas for a car-free Arlington and you want to take action with like-minded people, join us. DM us for the location. See you there.
We love the smell of a freshly painted bike lane in the morning. Go get it today, Arlington transit advocates! Every trip that isn't in a car is radical choice.
October 7, 2024 at 4:32 PM
We love the smell of a freshly painted bike lane in the morning. Go get it today, Arlington transit advocates! Every trip that isn't in a car is radical choice.
All packed up and heading home. Thanks to all who came out on the trail today and to the awesome folks at Arlington Public Library! See you around!
October 5, 2024 at 6:17 PM
All packed up and heading home. Thanks to all who came out on the trail today and to the awesome folks at Arlington Public Library! See you around!
🎉 Come see us today at Clarendon Day! We're here til 6pm on Wilson Blvd between Garfield and Highland! 🎉
September 28, 2024 at 3:08 PM
🎉 Come see us today at Clarendon Day! We're here til 6pm on Wilson Blvd between Garfield and Highland! 🎉
Turns out not many other folks load in for Clarendon Day by Cargo Bike.
September 28, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Turns out not many other folks load in for Clarendon Day by Cargo Bike.