Powells Creek Design Update

A stakeholder presentation on the Powells Creek Crossing was held on March 4. Construction has been scheduled so Phase 1 can be completed with the $9 million provided by the 2019 bond issue. The crossing will include a mix of floating platforms, boardwalks, and bridges. Some overlooks will be 20′ above the water:“Located at the … Read more

Adopting the final route for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST)

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a unit in the National Park Service system, but the Federal government defers to local agencies to define the route and manage the trail. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) will make the route decision that when it approves the Trails Master Plan. The Planning Commission … Read more

Proposed Trails Funding in Initial FY27 Prince William County Budget

In the 7:00pm meeting of the February 10, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will receive a presentation on the inital draft of the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) prepared by the County Executive. Public Comment time is scheduled after the CIP presentation. (The 2:00pm meeting agenda includes an update on the new Department … Read more

HB1402 “Laid Gently on the Table”

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