The draft Capital Improvements Program (CIP) in the FY27 Budget was released on February 17, 2026. The $1.6 billion CIP funds major projects.
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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 Space Master Plan. This number includes $16M in deferred maintenance projects (improve existing parks and facilities), $132M in expansionary projects (expand existing), and $388M in visionary projects (supplement existing). Dedicated and sustained funding is needed to close the needs gap.
In addition to new interchanges and roads (such as the Marina Way Extension Project) that include shared use paths/sidewalks, specific bike/pedestrian projects of interest include:
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Charlie Boone Memorial Park Development, $3.0M – This project involves the design and construction of a familyfriendly bicycle and skateboard park, dog park, restroom facility, parking lot, security lighting, and bench seating on County-owned property located at 12490 Everest Peak Lane in the Occoquan District.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail – Neabsco Creek (Metz) Wetland Preserve Boardwalk Extension, $4.0M
This project extends the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, a signature segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, through a section of Neabsco Regional Park formerly known as Metz Wetlands.
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Old Carolina Road Sidewalk/Trail (Walter Robinson Lane to Heathcote Boulevard) – This project includes $1.3 million in federal funding and $580,000 in local funding to design and construct approximately 1,084 linear feet of five-foot wide asphalt sidewalk/trail on the east side of Old Carolina Road. Construction is scheduled for completion in FY27.
Colchester Road Sidewalk – This project includes $2.4 million in federal funding and $1 million in developer
contributions (proffers) to design and construct missing segments of sidewalk on the west side of Colchester Road from the existing termini south of Dorothy Lane to the intersection with Featherstone Road, on the east side of Colchester Road from Walnut Street to the intersection with Featherstone Road, and on the southeast corner of the intersection of Colchester Road, Featherstone Road, and Blackburn Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 (FY27) with completion anticipated in winter 2027 (FY28).
Graham Park Road Sidewalk – This project includes $2.3 million in federal funding, $625,000 in local funding, and $1.7 million in Northern Virginia Transportation Authority funding and involves design and construction of 1,624 feet of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk to bridge a missing sidewalk gap on Graham Park Road between Jillian Lane and the current terminus west of Gayle Court in front of Graham Park Middle School. Construction is scheduled for completion in spring 2028 (FY28).
Lions Field Road Sidewalk – This project includes $2.2 million in federal funding, $625,000 in developer contributions (proffers), and $2.1 million in Northern Virginia Transportation Authority funding and involves the design and construction of 1,792 feet of five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk on the east side of Lions Field Road from Fuller Heights Road to the existing sidewalk termini at the entrance of Triangle Elementary School, as well as the installation of a curb, gutter, and drainage system. Construction is scheduled for completion in March 2027 (FY27).
Mobility, Connectivity, and Traffic Safety – This project includes $1 million per year in local funding to further activities that enhance mobility, connectivity, and traffic safety within the County.
Route 1 Widening (Cardinal Drive to Route 234) Study – This project includes $500,000 in recordation tax revenue designated for transportation funding. The study will generate an Operational and Safety Analysis which will include an analysis of existing and future congestion and safety issues for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists along the corridor and develop improvement alternatives that will address existing issues and regional transportation needs. The study is scheduled for completion in fall 2027 (FY28).
Jefferson Park/Veterans Park Connector Trail – This project includes $985,000 in general funding and will construct a 3,500-foot trail which will provide pedestrian access from the existing Veterans Park and Mt. Pleasant neighborhood to the proposed Jefferson Park. Construction is scheduled for completion in fall 2028 (FY29).
Beau Ridge Drive Sidewalk – This project includes $850,000 in developer contributions (proffers). Based on results of a Traffic Calming Study requested by residents in the community, this project will install missing pedestrian facilities on both sides of Beau Ridge Drive between Legere Court and Cardinal Drive. Construction is scheduled for completion in winter 2027 (FY28).
Route 15 Trail at Catharpin Creek – This project includes $2.9 million in developer contributions (proffers) and $67,714 in local funding and involves the connection of an existing shared use path on Route 15 at Dominion Valley Drive to James Long Park with a crossing at Catharpin Creek. The construction schedule is not yet determined.
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Safety & Intersection Improvements – This project is a resource to address small-scale pedestrian and vehicular safety needs. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to, pole mounted speed displays, signs, upgrading Americans with Disabilities Act ramps to current standards, improvements to existing roads where ownership is in question or there is a County responsibility, realigning pedestrian crosswalks, modifying pavement markings, design and construction of small-scale sidewalk and trail projects, and street lighting. The available budget is $54,581.
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Dove’s Landing Park – The Sinclair Mill property will be developed as a riverfront park with public access, including pedestrian trails, a pedestrian bridge connection, kayak launch, fishing platform, parking, and
supporting site amenities, while preserving natural and historic resources.
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Neabsco Greenway – Total Project Cost – $3.6M
The trail project is divided into two phases. The first phase involves replacing three wooden bridges with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridges and installing one new FRP bridge. The second phase, which includes the construction of the trail, will connect communities from Andrew Leitch Park to the Sharron Baucom
Dale City Recreation Center. This project was included in the 2019 bond referendum for park improvements, which was approved by voters.
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Occoquan Greenway – Total Project Cost – $6.0M
The trail connects communities from the McCoart Government Complex to the Town of Occoquan. The project was part of the 2019 bond referendum for park improvements, which was approved by voters. On December 6, 2022, the Board of County Supervisors (BOCS), via BOCS Resolution 22-557, transferred $341,978 in bond funding from the Occoquan Greenway project to the Ellicott Street capital project as a local match to secure $1.9 million in federal funding. The Ellicott Street project will construct sidewalks in Occoquan and serve as an entry point to the Occoquan Greenway.
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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail – Current Project Cost – $9.5M
FY27 Appropriation (Construction) – $4.0M
This project will construct three major trail segments of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST). The PHNST is designed to be a multi-use trail through the County and is part of the national trail that links the Potomac and upper Ohio River basins. The total cost of completing all segments will be determined
as the final alignment of the trail is finalized.
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Powells Creek Crossing – Total Project Cost – $9.5M
This project constructs a major trail segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST). The PHNST is designed to be a multi-use trail through the County and is part of the national trail that links the Potomac and upper Ohio River basins. The project was included in the 2019 bond referendum for park
improvements that was approved by voters.
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Ellicott Street Sidewalk (Occoquan Greenway Connector) – Total Project Cost – $2.9M
This project will construct 170 feet of sidewalk on Ellicott Street from Mill Street to Poplar Alley. An additional 500 feet of sidewalk will also be constructed from approximately 300 feet south of the merger of Ellicott and Union Streets, tying into the planned Occoquan Greenway. The project will also include ramps and
crossings compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act along Ellicott Street, between Poplar Alley and Union Street.
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Elm Farm Road & Prince William Parkway Shared Use Path – Total Project Cost – $10.8M
This project includes the construction of a shared use path (SUP) along Elm Farm Road from Lacebark Elm Court to Minnieville Road. The project also includes reconstructing the future intersection of Elm Farm Road and the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) East Road to a T-intersection and removing the intersection of the MOT East Road with Prince William Parkway.
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North Woodbridge Pedestrian Bridge – Total Project Cost – $4.9M
Current Appropriation – $4.9M
This project was recommended in the North Woodbridge Small Area Plan and will construct a pedestrian bridge over US Route 1 to connect the Woodbridge Virginia Railway Express Station to the future Woodbridge Town Center.
