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Strategic direction 2. improve the network of trails to, within, and between public spaces to increase
access and enhance connectivity.
Action 2.1. Expand Arlington’s network of connected multi-use trails.
Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
2.1.1. Complete an “inner loop” of protected routes that connects the Custis, Four Mile Run, Arlington Boulevard, and Mount Vernon Trails.
DES, DPR BAC, PAC, bicycle advocacy Capital budget, grants, state long term $$$
groups funding (10–20 years)

2.1.2. Complete an “outer loop” of protected routes that connects the Four Mile Run, Mount Vernon, and Zachary Taylor Trails.
DES, DPR BAC, PAC, bicycle advocacy Capital budget, grants, state long term $$$
groups funding (10–20 years)

2.1.3. Evaluate opportunities to create better connections across or around current barriers, including the George Washington Memorial
Parkway, I-395, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Arlington National Cemetery, and the
Army Navy Country Club.
DES, DPR NPS, Department of Defense, Capital budget, state and federal continuous $$$
VDOT, adjacent property funding
owners

2.1.4. Connect Long Bridge Park to the District of Columbia via the Mount Vernon Trail and the Long Bridge.
DPR, DES NPS, BAC, PAC, Washington Capital budget, state and federal medium term $$$
Area Bicyclist Association funding (5–10 years)

2.1.5. Create safe routes to parks and other public spaces by filling gaps in sidewalks and trails that connect public spaces to
neighborhoods, schools, transit stations, and other County facilities.
DES, DPR APS, VDOT Operating budget, capital budget continuous $$$

2.1.6. Improve and add connections to adjacent trail systems beyond the County, and show connections on signage and in communication
materials.
DES, DPR NPS, NOVA Parks, BAC, PAC, Capital budget, operating budget, medium term $$$
neighboring jurisdictions grants (5–10 years)

Action 2.2. Ensure trails function for a range of users.
Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
2.2.1. Compile and clarify design standards for all types of trails.
DES, DPR NPS, NOVA Parks, PAC, BAC Capital budget, operating budget short term (0–5 $$
years)

2.2.2. Use striping on primary multi-use trails to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
DES, DPR NOVA Parks, NPS Capital budget, operating budget short term (0–5 $$
years)

2.2.3. Ensure paved, Primary and Secondary Multi-Use Trails meet the minimum width as described in the Existing Public Space System,
Trails section of this document.
DES, DPR NOVA Parks, BAC, PAC, PRC Capital budget, operating budget medium term $$$
(5–10 years)

2.2.4. Separate modes, where space allows, on high traffic trail routes and where user conflicts commonly occur.
DES, DPR NOVA Parks, NPS Capital budget medium term $$$
(5–10 years)

FINAL DRAFT