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Strategic direction 2. improve the network of trails to, within, and between public spaces to increase
access and enhance connectivity.
Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
2.2.5. Explore creative and efficient ways to educate users about trail etiquette.
DPR, DES BAC, PAC, trail/recreation Operating budget continuous $
advocacy groups, Washington
Area Bicyclist Association,
BikeArlington, WalkArlington

2.2.6. Continue to develop “learn to ride” areas that provide protected spaces for novice users to learn to bicycle.
DPR DES Capital budget continuous $$

2.2.7. Expand trail use monitoring to track usage across all major trails by mode, and use gathered data to help guide the trail planning
process.
DES, DPR NOVA Parks, NPS Operating budget continuous $$

Action 2.3. Provide or make better connections to hiking trails.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
2.3.1. Weigh the benefits of adding hiking trails to protected natural areas against the impacts to natural resources.
DPR NPS, Adjacent property Operating budget, capital budget, long term $$
owners federal funding (10–20 years)

2.3.2. Improve the quality of and increase access to Four Mile Run and Potomac tributary trails.
DPR, DES NOVA Parks, NPS Operating budget, capital budget continuous $$$

2.3.3. Show connections to hiking trails in neighboring jurisdictions on signage and in communication materials.
DPR, DES Neighboring jurisdictions Operating budget, capital budget short term $
(0–5 years)

Action 2.4. Develop and implement a consistent signage and wayfinding system.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
2.4.1. Name all trail segments using descriptive names.
DPR, DES BAC, PAC Operating budget short term (0–5 $
years)

2.4.2. Work with trail owners within Arlington and neighboring jurisdictions to develop common trail signage and wayfinding standards for
major regional trails.
DES, DPR Neighboring jurisdictions, Operating budget medium term $$
NOVA Parks, BAC, PAC (5–10 years)

2.4.3. Develop a County design standard for trail signage and wayfinding that addresses hierarchy, connections, destinations, landmarks,
identity, and areas of congestion.
DES, DPR BAC, PAC Operating budget medium term $$
(5–10 years)

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