The Future of Sustainable Transit in Northern Virginia: A Regional Conversation on Mobility, Equity, and Climate Action

May 13, 2026 by Maria Martinez Busatmente

EcoAction Arlington and the Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) co‑hosted a dynamic regional webinar on May 7, 2026 exploring the future of sustainable transit in Northern Virginia. The webinar brought to the table representatives from major transit agencies, local government, and advocacy organizations, a powerful coalition committed to building a more connected, equitable, and climate‑friendly transportation network.

Support Legislation to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

January 30, 2026 by The Advocacy Committee

Arlingtonians have already made clear to County officials their support for phasing out noisy, polluting gas-powered leaf blowers. Now two bills are making their way through the Virginia General Assembly that would give localities in dense urban and suburban areas the ability to ban or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers after a minimum transition period of at least 12 months.