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By the Office of Communication<\/p>\n

As Halloween approaches, the City of Arlington is asking all residents to do their part to keep the community\u2019s trick-or-treaters safe on Saturday, Oct. 31. With excited children taking to neighborhood streets at dusk, drivers are urged to exercise extra caution, slow down, and stay alert.<\/p>\n

\u201cHalloween should be a night of fun and community, but safety must come first,\u201d said Ann Foss, planning and program manager with the City of Arlington\u2019s Transportation Department. \u201cWe ask all drivers to slow down and pay close attention in Arlington\u2019s residential neighborhoods where kids are trick-or-treating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parents and trick-or-treaters can keep the night safe and fun by following a few simple street-safety tips:<\/p>\n


\nBe Visible: Trick-or-treaters should carry a flashlight, use glow sticks, or attach reflective strips to costumes and bags so drivers can easily spot them in the dark.
\nStay on the Sidewalk: Children should remain on sidewalks whenever possible while moving from house to house and stick to well-lit streets and neighborhoods.
\nCross at Corners: Only cross streets at intersections, corners, or marked crosswalks\u2014places where drivers naturally expect pedestrians to be in the roadway.
\nWatch for Parked Cars: Parents are reminded to ensure children do not dart out into the street between parked vehicles, which can easily block small children from a driver’s line of sight. <\/p>\n

The City of Arlington reminds all road users\u2014drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike\u2014to share the road with respect and caution. By working together, the community can ensure everyone enjoys a safe Halloween.<\/p>\n

To learn more about how Arlington is working to improve road safety year-round, visit the City\u2019s Safe Streets Arlington Comprehensive Safety Action Plan<\/a>, adopted in December 2024 with the goal of achieving zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2050.<\/p>\n


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