Share Comments: NPS Suitland Parkway & Trail Safety Improvements

The Suitland Parkway Trail runs directly next to Suitland Parkway, from Sheridan Rd SE in the Anacostia neighborhood, connecting to Stanton Rd SE and Irving St SE before an abrupt dead end at the Maryland Border, failing to connect to Alabama Ave SE or Southern Ave SE.

In addition to missing critical neighborhood connections, the trail is uncomfortably close to a busy highway, with only inches of separation from traffic on some stretches. WABA DC Trail Rangers regularly remove the trash and remnants of car crashes that frequently block the trail.

WABA is working with the Capital Trails Coalition, the National Park Service, and a host of community partners to turn this trail into a safe, comfortable, well-connected community resource.

Trails are the best. They are low-stress bike infrastructure,  access to nature, parks, landmarks, and community gathering spaces all rolled into one.

WABA's trail advocacy is focused on connecting gaps in our region's trail network; ensuring existing trails are maintained and upgraded to meet current design standards; and expanding the network into underserved parts of the region.

WABA fights for a region where biking, walking and transit are the best ways to get around.

We educate policymakers and organize grassroots advocates for to speak up for safer places to bike and walk; and for laws and policies that protect people who are walking and biking, reduce dangerous driving, and facilitate changes to the built environment.