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.
September 2031 is the 250th anniversary of George Washington and the Compte de Rochambeau marching with the American and French armies through Prince William County on the way to Yorktown. They followed essentially the route of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) between the Occoquan River and Chopawamsic Creek. A significant part of that … Read more
The draft FY27 budget for Prince William County includes the now-standard $1 million/year for trail projects, plus a one-time $4 million addition to extend the Neabsco Boardwalk through Metz Wetland to Leesylvania State Park. However, in FY28 the trails funding drops back to just $1 million/year. Trail advocates have proposed a steady $5 million/year through … Read more