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Published June 3, 2022 at 7:30AM

A pedestrian tunnel under Route 50 near the National Guard Readiness Center (Flickr pool photo by Cyrus W.)

DCA Sign Changes Start Tomorrow — “We’re making it easier to find your gate! Beginning June 4, we will be updating our signage to include a letter in front of each gate number. Don’t worry, no airlines or gates are actually moving!” [Twitter, DCist]

Summer Reading Program Underway — “The Arlington County library system’s summer-reading program kicked off June 1 and will run through Sept. 1. ‘Readers of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in reading, participating in 500 free programs and explore the 2022 theme, ‘Oceans of Possibilities,” library officials said.” [Sun Gazette]

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 20, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated October 17, 2022 at 11:25AM

The sky is reflected off glass windows in Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s Bike to Work Day — “Bike to Work Day is back… This free event is open to everyone. Arlington will have ten pit stops and BikeArlington will host five pit stops in Rosslyn, Ballston, Columbia Pike, Shirlington, and Clarendon.” [BikeArlington]

Unleashed Dog Leads to Bluemont Brandishing — “At approximately 4:45 p.m. on May 18, police were dispatched to a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was walking in the area when an unleashed dog ran towards him while barking. A verbal dispute ensued between the victim and dog owner, during which the suspect, who is known to the dog owner, became involved. The victim continued on his route, during which the suspect reapproached and allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened the victim.” [ACPD]

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Army Navy Country Club trail construction could begin in 2024

By Brandi Bottalico

Published May 3, 2022 at 1:45PM

A slide from a county presentation showing where how a trail could connect ARlington View to Army Navy Drive (via Arlington County)

Nearly 30 years in the making, the Army Navy Country Club Trail Connector is closer to becoming a reality.

Construction on the long-proposed trail, a design for which has not yet been finalized, is expected to begin in spring 2024, officials say. Work could be completed the following spring, according to a recent county presentation.

Traffic

Police planning targeted traffic enforcement in Rosslyn tomorrow

By ARLnow.com

Published April 25, 2022 at 3:30PM

A police traffic stop in Rosslyn in 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington County police are kicking off the annual spring Street Smart safety campaign tomorrow with targeted traffic enforcement in Rosslyn.

The region-wide road safety campaign “focuses on educating drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists about traffic laws and how to safely share our roadway.” The campaign includes the personal testimonials of crash survivors, including two from Arlington.

Feature

Arlington man builds rest area for weary walkers and cyclists atop steep hill

By Matt Blitz

Published April 18, 2022 at 3:40PM | Updated April 19, 2022 at 3:00PM

Tom Jensen sitting on the bench he had built at the top of the steep bike trail that he calls "The Wall" (staff photo by Matt Blitz)

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(Updated at 3 p.m.) Tom Jensen has seen a lot on the uphill bike trail that ascends intimidatingly past his house in the Arlingwood neighborhood of Arlington.

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County seeks contractor to improve safety, transit along Army Navy Drive

By Jo DeVoe

Published April 1, 2022 at 10:40AM

Bike lanes on Army Navy Drive are visible in this 2021 rendering of Amazon's HQ2 Phase 2 campus (via NBBJ/Amazon)

A longtime project to make pedestrian, cycling and transit upgrades to Army Navy Drive has taken the next step forward.

Arlington County has sent the project out for bidding by contractors, while staff continue to acquire the easements needed for construction.

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County to seek federal funding for new trail around part of Arlington National Cemetery

By Jo DeVoe

Published March 17, 2022 at 3:45PM

Scooting along near Arlington National Cemetery (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington County is applying for $15 million in federal funding to improve cycling and walking connections around Arlington National Cemetery.

The money would partially fund the construction of a long-proposed Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Wall Trail along Washington Blvd, which would connect Columbia Pike and the Pentagon City area with Memorial Avenue and the Arlington Memorial Bridge into D.C.

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New bike share station likely coming to Virginia Hospital Center expansion

By Matt Blitz

Published March 17, 2022 at 9:30AM

A long row of Capital Bikeshare bicycles in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A new bike share station is potentially coming to Virginia Hospital Center, perhaps as soon as this summer.

At the County Board meeting on Saturday, members will vote on an agreement to install a Capital Bikeshare station at 1800 N. Edison Street in the Halls Hill neighborhood, where construction is currently ongoing to expand Virginia Hospital Center.

Around Town

Blossom bike maps help you catch full bloom without leaving Arlington

By Matt Blitz

Published March 11, 2022 at 9:45AM

Cherry blossoms in Arlington (file photo)

Blossoms are beginning to bloom in Arlington and the temperature is expected to climb above 60 this afternoon. Sounds like a good time for a bike ride.

Luckily, local bike boosters have made some handy maps for seeing the blossoms on two wheels.

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Trek to buy local bike shop Spokes Etc.

By Matt Blitz

Published January 13, 2022 at 9:30AM | Updated January 13, 2022 at 2:02PM

Spokes Etc. in Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Trek Bicycle is buying all six Northern Virginia-based Spokes Etc. bicycle shops, Spokes Etc. owner Jim Strang confirms to ARLnow.

That includes the Spokes Etc. location in Ballston at 3924 Wilson Blvd.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 26, 2021 at 8:45AM

Ballston Development Has a Bike Benefit — From Transportation Commission Chair Chris Slatt, about a just-proposed residential development in Ballston: “The lynchpin of that alternative access is easy access to Wakefield Street from Fairfax Drive for bikes, which could be achieved through this redevelopment.” [Twitter]

Arlington Ranks No. 17 for Life Expectancy — “While the national trend is alarming, there are parts of the country where life expectancy is far higher than the national average. In Arlington County, Virginia, for example, life expectancy at birth is an estimated 85.9 years — about seven years longer than the comparable national average of 79.2 years.” [InsideNova]