Welcome!

There are four parts to this public engagement opportunity for the S. George Mason Dr Multimodal Improvements - Route 50 to Columbia Pike project:

  1. Project Background and Goals
    • Why this project? Why now? We answer these questions below.
  2. Preliminary Concept
    • See the preliminary concept design and its features.
  3. Your Feedback on the Preliminary Concept
    • On this page, we have questions for you about your thoughts on the preliminary concept plans.
  4. Interactive Concept Map
    • Here, you can add your own input, questions or comments on specific parts of the preliminary concept plans.

This engagement opportunity is open through Sunday June 21, 2026. Your feedback will help finalize the concept plans, along with other available information, such as plan guidance, operational data and crash history.

Thank you for helping improve our projects to better meet your needs!

Questions? Comments? Email Nate Graham, Public Engagement Specialist for Transportation Projects at nsgraham@arlingtonva.us.

Project Background

The S. George Mason Drive Multimodal Transportation Study (2023) asked residents what improvements mattered most along the corridor. The community’s top priorities were dedicated bikeways, sidewalks, and vehicle travel lanes.

Building on that feedback, this capital project advances the study’s preferred cross-section for this segment, which delivers safer, more comfortable options for people walking, biking, rolling, taking transit, and driving.

Project Goals

  • Construct a 12‑foot‑wide multiuse trail on the east side to support walking, biking, and rolling.

  • Widen the west side sidewalk from 4 feet to 7 feet to provide a more comfortable pedestrian experience.
  • Upgrade intersections with ADA‑compliant curb ramps, curb extensions, high‑visibility crosswalks, and pedestrian refuge areas in medians.
  • Enhance visibility and reduce crossing distances to support safer travel for all ages and abilities.

More information about the project's origin, basis and history can be found on the project webpage.

Additional Resources

Project Location

A map of the project corridor, showing S. George Mason Drive between Arlington Boulevard and Columbia Pike in a red dashed line

This segment of S. George Mason Drive between Arlington Boulevard (US Route 50) and Columbia Pike is located in between the Barcroft and Alcova Heights neighborhoods, and serves as a major north-south corridor for residents and visitors between north and south Arlington. It is adjacent to two major federal facilities as well as the Alcova Heights park, and links to one of the County's major commercial corridors, along with thousands of homes.

This segment of the George Mason Drive corridor currently features two general travel lanes in each direction, with narrow sidewalks and a center median. The outside lane in each direction features shared lane markings, but there is no existing space dedicated to bicycle or micromobility use. Transit service along the corridor is provided by WMATA's A71 MetroBus route and the ART 72 route.