The draft of Pathways 2035, the county’s 10-year Master Plan for the bike/pedestrian network, identifies 117 miles in 140 segments of Recreational trails to be prioritized. An additional 291 miles of Active Mobility trails, primarily shared use paths and paved shoulders, are also identified. The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is requesting approval from … Read more
The Parks and Recreation Commission agenda for August 19 includes an action item to endorse the 10-year master plan. The draft plan is attached to the agenda, so now the document is available for public review. The plan proposes expanding the existing bike/pedestrian network to add 291 miles of Active Mobility trails to the existing … Read more
A contractor is building the 1-mile segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) through the Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge. Construction restarted after August 1, a delay required to give time for eaglets to fledge from a nearby nest. As of August 16, progress is being made on a project budgeted for $3.9 million. … Read more
Active Prince William has posted comments on the proposed intersection, which was redesigned to accommodate projected traffic going to the Washington Manassas Airport once commercial passenger service starts. Comments address five key elements:1. Examine More Cost-Effective Alternatives to a Diverging Diamond Interchange2. Extend the Project Limits Northwest Along Godwin Drive in the City of Manassas to … Read more
The Fairx County Police Department is doing outreach to inform people about e-bikes and regulations affecting their use. In addition to its “Know Before You Ride: E-Bike and Recreation Safety” message, a member of the Board of Supervisors has posted this graphic: