Benefits and Outcomes
Infrastructure Matches Need
Arlington recognizes the importance of providing adequate roadway , bicycle and pedestrian , and aviation infrastructure to ensure residents and visitors can travel safely and efficiently . The City also supports efforts to provide and expand a seamless regional transit system that includes high speed rail . It is important that our infrastructure investment corresponds to the desires of the community .
Arlington seeks to enhance those areas of our existing infrastructure which are not adequate to accommodate the current residents , forecasted population and employment growth , and increasing numbers of visitors .
Improvements to mobility in Arlington and the region will reduce congestion , improve air quality , provide more travel choices and increase the safety of travelers . Freight mobility and accessibility will be enhanced to improve operations and maximize the security of the freight transportation system .
The City will strategically invest available funds in transportation while working to develop alternative funding streams to provide an expanded and stable source of revenues dedicated to infrastructure . A corporate emphasis on measuring achievement will provide the Council and the community with a clear connection between their investments and the work being done .