Statewide Multiuse Trail Plan Released

In a presentation at the 2026 Virginia Land Conservation & Greenways Conference, staff from the State Trails Office previewed the upcoming state trails plan – see Powerpoint slides. The Statewide Multiuse Trails Plan was released publicly three days later. The state plan identifies “regionally connected multiuse trails” – those with a hard surface, and either … Read more

April 28, 2026 meeting – Trails and Blueways Council

Check out the agenda and minutes from last month’s meeting. It includes the draft list of all “recreational” trail segments (Tiers 1, 2 and 3) and the recommended Tier 1 projects (both “recreational” and “active mobility”) for each magisterial district. Recommended Tier 1 trails in Gainesville Magisterial District:

February 19: Potential Changes to Shared Use Paths Along Manassas Battlefield Bypass, Sudley Road, and Heathcote Boulevard

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has intiated a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to revise the Mobility Chapter in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. A virtual town hall will be held on February 19, 6:30pm to discuss the changes; join using WebEx. Proposed changes include deleting the Manassas Battlefield Bypass and the extension of Heathcote … Read more