Long Bridge Pedestrian & Bicycle Path
Virginia and DC are planning to build a new rail crossing over the Potomac River next to the existing one, called the Long Bridge. After an extended campaign from WABA and the Capital Trails Coalition, the jurisdictions agreed convert the existing span into the first dedicated bike and pedestrian crossing over the Potomac River.
The project received a $20 million federal RAISE grant in 2022 and is slated to be complete by 2030.
Events, Actions & Resources:
Meetup
Open House – Long Bridge Drive Multimodal Connection Concept Design
Sep 26, 2024
This event took place on Sep 26, 2024
Document
Letter: Long Bridge Project
Apr 10, 2023
This excellent new trail bridge, and its connections, need to be wide enough to accommodate separate spaces for biking and walking.
Related Campaigns:
Advocacy
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.
Trails
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.