Six-Year Program Update – Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)

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.

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:

Broad Run Trail Repairs: Status Report

Prince William Department of Parks and Recreation is making quick progress in replacing a trail bridge on Broad Run Trail next to Linton Hall Road. (Photo taken April 4, 2026.) Replacing the bridge over Rocky Run that washed out years ago (next to Kingsbrooke further upstream) is taking far longer. Winter weather, especially a month … Read more