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

Yes, with just $5 million/year Prince William County could build miles of “low hanging fruit” trail projects

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

Trail Projects in Draft FY27 Budget for Prince William County

The draft Capital Improvements Program (CIP) in the FY27 Budget was released on February 17, 2026. The $1.6 billion CIP funds major projects. As noted on p.178 of the budget:Unmet Capital Project Needs – There are currently $542M in unmet capital needs throughout the park system, as presented in the 2020 Parks, Recreation, and Open … Read more

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