Project to slow down turning vehicles seeks feedback on effectiveness

Arlington County is collecting feedback on a pilot program meant to improve pedestrian safety by causing turning vehicles to slow down.

Respondents have until Wednesday to submit their thoughts on the impacts of the centerline hardening project, which installed raised speed humps and flexible delineator posts at five busy intersections.

The program launched last year with the goal of encouraging "safer and more predictable" left turns at slower speeds.

"Centerline hardening is a proven safety tool for slowing turn turning vehicles and increasing visibility of pedestrians crossing at intersections," the feedback form says. "The objective of this engagement is to learn from community members about your experiences at the centerline hardening pilot locations."

"We will review your feedback and the data collected at the pilot site to determine next steps for the pilot," the form adds.

The pilot focused on the following intersections, selected based on patterns in left-turn crashes.

Clarendon Blvd and N. Rhodes Street, between Courthouse and Rosslyn

Fairfax Drive and N. Randolph Street, in Ballston

Columbia Pike and S. Dinwiddie Street, near Arlington Mill

Columbia Pike and S. Four Mile Run Drive, near Barcroft

Shirlington Blvd and S. Kenmore Street/24th Road S., in Green Valley

The form asks respondents how safe they felt when traveling in targeted areas before and after the pilot program's implementation.