capital trails coalition
Capital Trails Coalition Newsletter: Winter 2023
Check out a snippet of what we’ve been up to so far this year.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 1, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on March 1, 2023.
Rock Creek Beach Party
Come celebrate the great Beach Drive news at a Beach Party with Rock Creek Conservancy, music, games, and more!
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 21, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 21, 2022.
Meetup
Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit
Join NVRC and partners for a Trails Summit on Thurs.,10/20, 10a-2p to discuss trails, parks, and regional coordination.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 8, 2022.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 8, 2022.
Meetup
RAISE Grants fund two critical trail projects
Federal dollars will move the Long Bridge bike/ped span and theSouth Capital Street Tail forward.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 23, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 23, 2022.
Let’s get the Long Bridge right.
Speak up for a bike-ped bridge that’s wide enough for everyone.
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 3, 2022.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 3, 2022.
Meet Kalli, our new Capital Trails Coalition Manager!
Hi all, my name is Kalli Krumpos and I’m extremely excited to be joining WABA as the new Capital Trails Coalition Manager!
Blog Post: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on July 1, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on July 1, 2022.
Met Branch Trail Fort Totten Ribbon Cutting
Celebrate the opening of the District’s newest trail and enjoy a bike ride from Fort Totten to Brookland.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 16, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 16, 2022.
Meetup
Arlington Blvd Trail Ride with Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County
Join Arlington advocates for a ride exploring the Arlington Blvd. Trail and opportunities to make it better.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 8, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 8, 2022.
Ride
Rock Creek Park Trail Rehab Progress Update
See the progress and what’s ahead for the Rock Creek Park trail rehab and new Piney Branch Parkway Trail.
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 23, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 23, 2022.
Meetup
Military Road Bike/Pedestrian Trail Study Public Meeting
Join NPS and DDOT for a virtual presentation on a proposed bike/ped trail along Military Rd through Rock Creek Park.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 11, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 11, 2022.
Meetup
Mount Vernon Trail 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join Friends of Mount Vernon Trail and the trail’s champions through the years to celebrate it’s 50th!
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 31, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 31, 2022.
Meetup
Let’s build more trails!
Something incredible happened this year: the unveiling of a wider, better, more welcoming section of our region’s beloved Washington & Old Dominion Trail.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 1, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 1, 2021.
Capital Trails Coalition: Bike Tour of Planned Trail Projects in Alexandria
Register Cost Location The City of Alexandria currently has 16.1 miles of paved, multi-use trails! There are 3.6 miles of planned trails across the City to complete the envisioned network. Join us for a ride to explore two planned trail projects and discuss what stage of development they are in: 1) Four Mile Run – Potomac […]
Event: Last updated by Stephanie Piperno on October 20, 2021.
Event:
Last updated by Stephanie Piperno
on October 20, 2021.
Ride
Capital Trails Coalition Testifies about ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan Budget
On April 15th, Fairfax County held their public hearing on the County Executive’s Proposed FY 2022 Operating & Capital Improvement Plan Budgets.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on May 4, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on May 4, 2021.
Ask your elected officials to support the Capital Trails Network!
We’ve got about 400 miles to go to complete the Capital Trails Network. Let’s get building!
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 24, 2022.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 24, 2022.
Regional Trail Awareness and Safety—Focus Group
WABA and RTC conducted a focus group to better understand trail awareness, safety, and barriers among DC area residents
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 30, 2021.
These trails are going to transform our region
Something exciting is growing in the DMV: a world-class trails network that will provide car-free connections between job centers, schools, and neighborhoods across our region.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 10, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 10, 2020.
Long Bridge Bike-Ped Crossing Moves Forward
Submit your comments and show your support for the Long Bridge bike-ped crossing.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 30, 2020.
The Arboretum Bridge and Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime connection
Update: Comment period extension! Submit your comments by July 31 and show your support for this incredible project.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 8, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on July 8, 2019.
Prince George’s County Has A New Countywide Trail Plan
In November 2018, Prince George’s Co. adopted a trail plan to improve, greatly expand, and better care for the county’s paved trails!
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on January 4, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on January 4, 2019.
Connecting Virginia and DC via the Long Bridge
The Long Bridge Project represents a once in a generation opportunity to transform our regional transportation network.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on December 6, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on December 6, 2018.
What’s the Status of the Rock Creek Park Trail Reconstruction?
We’re eight months into the reconstruction of Beach Drive and the Rock Creek Park Trail. In total, this will be a 3.7 mile trail reconstruction, but it’s broken into four segments. Let’s take a look at the status of the project, and what’s on the horizon for this summer and fall. Segment 1 (Shoreham Drive […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Katie Harris on June 8, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Katie Harris
on June 8, 2017.
Take a trail!
Trails are a great way to get around on Bike to Work Day, and every day!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 28, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 28, 2017.
Meet the Capital Trails Coalition!
WABA is thrilled to announce an initiative we’ve been hard at work on for the past year with a powerhouse team of government agencies, nonprofits, and corporate partners.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 12, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 12, 2016.
Advocacy
Better biking everywhere. Safe streets for everyone.
Page: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 16, 2022.
Page:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 16, 2022.