Falls Church Explores Crosswalk Flags as an Affordable Way to Help Drivers See Pedestrians
Helping drivers notice people crossing the street is the goal behind a proposal discussed by Falls Church’s Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation in February 2026.
According to ARLnow, committee members considered expanding the use of See Me Flags at crossings without traffic signals following a proposal from a local Girl Scout troop.
A Visibility Tool for Less Than $200
One detail highlighted in the article makes crosswalk flags particularly accessible: kits containing flags and the items needed to start a crosswalk flag program can be purchased for less than $200.
That price puts a community project within reach of neighborhood associations, PTAs, civic groups, and local sponsors looking to support pedestrian visibility.
A sponsored flag station can also give residents a practical way to contribute to a crossing they use regularly.
Community Interest in Safer Crossings
The Girl Scouts proposed analyzing data and gathering feedback from schoolmates about using the flags. Committee chair David Beddoe also noted positive experiences with earlier community installations.
At the time of the report, city staff planned to explore whether Falls Church could sponsor a program or whether installations would need to remain community led.
How See Me Flags Work
The concept is simple. Pedestrians take a bright orange flag from a station, carry it visibly while crossing, and return it to the station on the opposite side for the next person.
Before entering the road, pedestrians should check traffic and wait until drivers have stopped or the crossing is clear. Flags support visibility alongside crosswalk markings, traffic controls, and careful crossing habits.
We’re encouraged to see students and community leaders exploring affordable ways to help drivers see pedestrians in Falls Church.
Interested in sponsoring crosswalk flags for your community? Explore See Me Flags starter sets and help bring a visibility tool to your neighborhood or school crossing.
Source: ARLnow, February 17, 2026.