Two of Arlington’s bike trails are about to see safety improvements. The County Board authorized $2 million at its June 17 meeting for safety improvements to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) and the Custis Trail. The project will improve three intersections along the W&OD and intersections on the Custis Trail where it runs along Lee Highway. The improvements primarily consist of high visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant ramps, improved trail alignment and upgraded pedestrian signals.
The upgrades were originally proposed in the 2010 Arlington County Shared Use Trail Study. The total cost of the improvements is $2.1 million. Federal grants will provide funding for $1.4 million.