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

• Traffic Signal Design Template – Version 1.0

Arlington County Traffic Signal Specifications

• Traffic Signal Specifications — Full document (Revised 01/31/2019)

Arlington County Traffic Signal Standards

• Traffic Signal Standards — Full document (Revised 01/31/2019)

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

• 2014 Traffic Signal Specifications — These specifications were replaced effective 03/01/2017.
• 2017 Specifications (Revision 1) — These specifications were replaced effective 09/30/2017.
• 2017 Specifications (Version 2) — These specifications were replaced effective 01/31/2019.