The Department of Planning and Community Development Director (DPCD), Claire Ricker provides an overview of the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. This effort stems from Connect Arlington, the Town’s Sustainable Transportation Plan, which the Select Board approved in 2021. She also reports the MBTA Communities Working Group has been assembled and will begin their work, welcomes two new members to the DPCD team, and reports on two recent grant awards. One award to support the design of a connection between the Mystic River Path and the Minuteman Bikeway trail and the other to develop a handbook to promote sustainable landscaping. View the update. 

Take the Complete Streets Survey by February 2 
The Town is kicking off a six-month process to update the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. The plan will identify approximately 15 street improvement projects in Arlington that will expand safe and accessible options for all travel modes – walking, biking, transit and vehicles – for people of all ages and abilities. Tell us about your experience using various modes of travel in town and where to prioritize safety and usage improvements. Take the survey online by February 2, 2023. 

DPCD Welcomes New Staff
Beauregard Named Arlington’s New Economic Development Coordinator 
Muszynski Named Arlington’s Community Development Block Grant Administrator 

DPCD Announces Recent Grant Awards
Arlington Awarded $1M in Federal Community Project grant for Bikeway Design 
Arlington Receives Grant Award to Promote Sustainable Landscaping 

Stratton Area Safe Routes to School  
More than 30 residents of the Stratton School neighborhood attended the 1/12 MassDOT Arlington Safe Routes to School Virtual Design Public Hearing. Miss the meeting? Presentation slides and construction documents are available on the event calendar page. Public comments due by Friday, January 27. View the presentation.

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