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Traffic Signal Standards & Specifications Updates

Traffic signal design and construction within Arlington County shall follow the latest editions of the Arlington County Traffic Signal Standards and Specifications. Also, the traffic signal design that requires Arlington County’s review and approval shall be designed using Arlington County Traffic Signal Design Templates.

The Arlington County Traffic Signal Standards and Specifications are applicable for all signals operated and maintained by Arlington County. These standards and specifications shall be supplemental to the information contained in the VDOT Road and Bridge Standards/Specifications, and County guidance shall take precedence where conflicts exist.

The website contains the latest editions of the Arlington County Traffic Signal Design Templates as well as the Arlington County Traffic Signal Standards and Specifications. As the documents are revised, revisions will be detailed on this site.

Arlington County Traffic Signal Design Templates

Arlington County Traffic Signal Specifications

Arlington County Traffic Signal Standards

Standard Description Latest Revision
61-01 Small Junction Box (Non-Traffic Use) 03/01/2017
61-02 Traffic Rated Circular Junction Box 03/01/2017
61-03 Traffic Rated Circular Junction Box Frame and Cover 03/01/2017
61-04 Large Junction Box for Non-Deliberate Traffic Use 03/01/2017
62-01 Non-Ornamental Pole Design Criteria 01/31/2019
62-02 Non-Ornamental Pole Data (1 of 3) 01/31/2019
62-03 Non-Ornamental Pole Data (2 of 3) 01/31/2019
62-04 Non-Ornamental Pole Data (3 of 3) 01/31/2019
62-05 Non-Ornamental Pole 01/31/2019
62-06 Non-Ornamental Pole Details 01/31/2019
62-07 Non-Ornamental Mast Arm Connections (1 of 2) 01/31/2019
62-08 Non-Ornamental Mast Arm Connections (2 of 2) 01/31/2019
62-09 Non-Ornamental Pole Base Details 01/31/2019
62-10 Non-Ornamental Pole Anchor Bolts 01/31/2019
63-01 Ornamental Pole Design Criteria 01/31/2019
63-02 Ornamental Pole Data (1 of 3) 01/31/2019
63-03 Ornamental Pole Data (2 of 3) 01/31/2019
63-04 Ornamental Pole Data (3 of 3) 01/31/2019
63-05 Ornamental Pole 01/31/2019
63-06 Ornamental Pole Details 01/31/2019
63-07 Ornamental Mast Arm Connections (1 of 2) 01/31/2019
63-08 Ornamental Mast Arm Connections (2 of 2) 01/31/2019
63-09 Ornamental Pole Base Details 01/31/2019
66-01 Cabinet Foundation (1 of 2) 03/01/2017
66-02 Cabinet Foundation (2 of 2) 03/01/2017
66-03 Strain Pole Foundation 03/01/2017
66-04 Pedestal Pole Foundation 03/01/2017
66-05 Mast Arm Pole Standard Foundation Notes 04/12/2017
66-06 Mast Arm Pole Standard Foundation Types 04/12/2017
66-07 Mast Arm Pole Standard Foundation 04/12/2017
67-01 Pedestal Pole Mounting & Pedestrian Signals 03/01/2017
68-01 Accessible Pushbutton Station 01/31/2019
68-02 Polara APS Ordering Instructions 03/01/2017
68-03 Pedestrian Bollard Pole 01/31/2019
70-01 Cabinet Equipment Layout 09/30/2017
72-01 Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons 01/31/2019
73-01 School Beacon Assembly 01/31/2019
78-01 Loop Detector Stub Out 03/01/2017
78-02 Induction Loop Detector (6×20) 03/01/2017
78-03 Induction Loop Detector (6×40) 03/01/2017
80-01 Electric Signal Service 03/01/2017
86-01 Radar Speed Indicator Sign Assembly 01/31/2019

 

Previous Versions of Traffic Signal Specifications