legislation affecting Virginia trails
De. Franlin presenting HB1402 to Transportation Infrastructure and Funding subcommittee On February 3, 2026, five people from Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun counties testified in favor of HB1402. That bill, introduced by Del. Margaret Franklin, directed the State Trails Office within the Virginia Department of Transportation to include the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in … Read more
Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) reports:– HB661 advanced to House Transportation Committee. Bill includes three safety provisions which are Virginia Bicyclist Federation (VBF) priorities: Bicyclist Safety Yield, Bicyclist Proceed on Walk Signal, and Riding Two Abreast.– language in HB269 to regulate e-bikes is likely to change. VBF prefers HB1120, so controls on inappropriate use of motorized … Read more
The legislative agenda of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for the 2026 General Assembly includes: Currently there are six General Assembly-identified trails, none in Northern Virginia. Over $86 million has been allocated in state funds for them. Del. Margaret Franklin, formerly the supervisor representing the Woodbridge District and recently elected to represent the … Read more