Arlington Housing Fair. Have housing questions? Get answer directly from the experts at the Arlington Housing Fair. Mark your calendar and join us! Saturday, April 25.
Saturday, April 25, 11am-4pm, Walter Reed CC: Meet the County's AIRE sustainability folks at the Arlington Housing Fair. They'll be talking heat pumps, solar incentives and new home energy programs. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Earth Day Every Day on Langston Boulevard. April 26, 2026.
AIRE, the County's sustainability group, will be at the Langston Boulevard Alliance’s Earth Day, Every Day Fair this Sunday. Check out 2025 Accelerate Report accomplishments, solar and heat pump incentives and new home energy programs: bit.ly/earthdayLBA
Your input matters. Share your feedback on 27 Transportation Projects today! NVTA's Six Year Program
Share some of that well-known Arlington know-how. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will decide whether to toss some cheddar to 12 transportation projects in town. Tell them why that's a fabulous idea. thenovaauthority.org/funding/fund...
ART bus
Tried public transit lately? The price didn't go up overnight. Or last week. Or last month. www.carfreenearme.com
heat pump outside house
Arlington residents can now take advantage of the Switch Together program, which offers exclusive group discounts on high-quality heat pump systems through nonprofit Solar United Neighbors. Learn more: bit.ly/SwitchTogetherHeatPumpsArlington.
budding tree on Washington Boulevard looking east
Scratch that Earthy itch this week and well well well beyond in Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
Freeze warning TONIGHT: How low will temperatures fall?
Areas most likely to experience freezing lows are outside the Beltway, away from water. Urban zones inside the Beltway and along the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay probably avoid freeze.
Details at cwg.live
hanging Don't Walk sign
Don't walk—past. Report a problem to the County in a few clicks. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/T...
astronaut look at Earth
Earth Day is Wednesday.
Never mind the greenwash; look at the numbers that matter for Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...
Solarize Virginia. Power your home with Solar Energy! Solar panels convert natural energy into electricity, reducing emissions and saving you money in the long run. Learn about your solar options for free with Solarize Virginia in 2026.
Going solar is still well worth it. Save on energy, gain independence and help the planet. With Solarize Virginia, exploring solar is simple and supported. Attend a free webinar April 29 to learn more. www.solarizeva.org/events
🚲️ Have your say on County infrastructure investments! 🛴
🛣️ Help shape the @arlingtonva.us Capital Improvement Plan! 🚎 ow.ly/eR6l50YLz5H
📢 Share your feedback by Thursday, April 23! 👟
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@arlingtondes.bsky.social @TRAC #VisionZero
map of possible transportation projects that could get funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority could fund 13 Arlington projects for FY 2026-2031, about half on their possibilities list. Show some Arlington pride during this public comment period. buff.ly/feDyoz7
glue mousetraps in their box
Safely dispose of Household Hazardous Materials in Arlington. Here's how almost any day of the year: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....
Wish you had one system for heating and cooling? photo of dog facing fan
Get pumped. There's help in getting that new "heat" pump and a 15% discount. bit.ly/SwitchTogetherHeatPumpsArlington
Go ahead, brag about your commute.
Black van with "MICRO arlington microtransit" sign at bus stop on shady neighborhood street
Enjoyed my first ride this morning. Clean, quiet, and convenient solution for one of my weekly errands. #ArlingtonVA
free paper yard waste bags
Weekends were made for yard clean-up with the green cart and free paper waste bags. As you or your landscaper well know. yard waste in plastic bags can't be composted and won't be collected. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Microtransit pilot program map. Lists popular destinations including Madison Community Center, Lee-Harrison Shopping Center, East Falls Church Metro Rail Station, Westover Library, Virginia Hospital Center, and Ballston-MU Metrorail Station
There's a new way to get around Arlington County! MICRO offers shared rides, helping users reach jobs, schools, healthcare, and other key destinations within the preliminary service area. Check out how you can get 6 FREE RIDES! www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arling...
Investments in the County’s existing infrastructure—streets, parks, technology, stormwater and utility systems, and County buildings—are decided by the Capital Improvement Plan. Let your voice be heard! publicinput.com/cipengagement #CIP
These are traffic counters! They'll be there for a short time to count traffic volumes. (V impressed the with the correct guesses in the comments.)
traffic camera image of downed signal at S Glebe and S Eads
Happening now: Traffic signal down at S Glebe and S Eads. Drive with caution in the area as a temporary signal system is put in place. #VaTraffic www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
Going solar is still in reach. Learn about your solar options with Solarize Virginia, April 15 - June 15, 2026
Saving money (and maybe the climate too) doesn’t have to be complicated. Solarize Virginia helps take the guesswork out of going solar. Explore options, from free sign-up to vetted installers and local support: www.solarizeva.org.
Route 50 with flex posts in the median for safety
ICYMI: More flex post devices are headed for Route 50 between Fillmore and Glebe to prevent turns that become crashes at intersections lacking traffic signals. www.arlingtonva.us/files/shared...
heat pump on side of house
The Switch Together Heat Pumps program is now available to Arlington residents, allowing households to secure savings on heat pump installations from vetted contractors, with a 15% discount compared to the typical market average. Learn more: bit.ly/SwitchTogetherHeatPumpsArlington.
Waste bin box with photo of bin next to toilet
Thursday reminder: The toilet is not a trash can. Flush down only bodily byproducts and paper from the roll. Get a trash can and put it nearby for everything else. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
GetGreen app and Arlington County logos
Residents avoided 58K pounds of CO2 emissions last year through the GetGreen Arlington app. Earn credits by completing eco-friendly activities and learn about living sustainably. www.getgreen.eco/arlington
We heard you--Review the draft action plan!
Check out the updated draft action plan for Vision Zero, the County initiative to get everyone safely to their Arlington destinations by 2030 no matter the means of travel. Feedback great appreciated. publicinput.com/vzdraftactio...
County Board at Columbia Pike ribbon-cutting
Upgrades on Columbia Pike
Monica Backmon of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
A sunny celebration today for the Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements work finally at its end. Special thanks to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Columbia Pike Partnership and the businesses and residents of the Pike. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
ICYMI: Girl Scouts of Troop 60116 stopped by this week to thank the County's 2025-26 winter storm "snowcrete" response team, their newest official "Hometown Heroes." They brought cookies. Thanks ladies.
public art on new transit stop on Columbia Pike
new traffic signals on Columbia Pike
new transit station on Columbia Pike
before-and-after on Columbia Pike at South Jefferson
This morning at 11, Penrose Square: Ribbon-cutting for completion of the big, memorable multimodal improvement project all along Columbia Pike. www.arlingtonva.us/Events-direc...
