People Before Cars

Urge VDOT and Arlington County to Reimagine Route 1

For far too long Route 1 has divided our community and not lived up to its potential.

Pledge your support by clicking the link below to send VDOT an email urging Arlington County to reimagine the roadway with an at-grade design that emphasizes safety and accessibility for the benefit of all who live, work and visit National Landing.

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The Problem

Over 58% of Arlingtonians who use Route 1 say it’s not safe, easy or effective to get around. Right now, it’s a highway dividing our neighborhoods. We believe we can change that. Together, let’s create a movement that works to ensure the future of Route 1 puts people before cars.

Our bold vision ensures that decisions regarding Route 1’s transformation into an urban boulevard is designed to prioritize YOUR safety first.

The Solution

We stand ready to continue advocating for people first mobility that builds an equitable, sustainable and accessible future.

Our Guiding Principles:

SAFETY FIRST

NO HIGHWAYS

PEOPLE-FOCUSED DESIGN

MULTIPLE WAYS TO GET AROUND

CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOODS

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Our Future

A reimagined Route 1 will be designed to move people in a variety of ways while also creating a place where residents want to live, businesses want to invest, and employees want to work.

Reduce long pedestrian wait times and crossing distances

Widen and improve sidewalks

Reduce and narrow lanes to promote slower driving speeds

More protected bike lanes

Attract new businesses to the area

A safer, more walkable urban downtown