Conservation organizations statewide partner through the Virginia Conservation Network (VCN). The 2027 Our Common Agenda published by the VCN includes a Blazing Trails for Recreation and Transportation section. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) published a Statewide Multiuse Trails Plan in 2026. However, “Our Common Agenda” notes:The Virginia General Assembly’s one-time investment of $79 million … Read more
The Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has done detailed homework and identified 84 “low hanging fruit” trail segments in Pathways 2035. Those segments require the least amount of additional planning, and are most suitable for volunteers to construct. For the low hanging fruit projects, no new property acquisition is required. All … Read more
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) on July 9 approved $45 million for the Route 234 Trail at Innovation Park. The project will construct a 10-foot asphalt shared use path on Route 234 (Prince William Parkway) between Route 28 and Sudley Manor Drive and a pedestrian bridge (circled above) crossing over Route 234. The pedestrian … Read more
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is now accepting public input for the TransAction Update 2026-2027. That plan identifies priorities and projects for car, transit, bike and foot travel. If you think investmens should be made to improve the existing bike/pedestrian infrastructure and to implement plans for a connected network of multi-mobility trails, submit your ideas … Read more
The NVTA funds bus transit, rail, roadway enhancements, technology, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and intersection/interchange improvements. The public can submit comments on projects in the draft FY2026-2031 Six Year Program through May 17. See the comments already submitted by the co-chair of Active Prince William.