mount vernon trail
Rebuilding the Mount Vernon Trail for the 21st Century
At this point, everything is on the table and NPS wants to know what YOU think trail improvements should look like.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 19, 2023.
WABA & CTC Mount Vernon Trail Improvements Office Hours
Join WABA & CTC staff to chat about the Mount Vernon Trail in light of NPS’ recently announced improvement study.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 14, 2022.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 14, 2022.
Meetup
BIG plans… 1000 miles big
When complete, the Capital Trail Network will connect DC, Virginia, and Maryland with 990 miles of trails for walking, biking, jogging, scooting, and playing.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 9, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 9, 2022.
Trail Maintenance on the Mount Vernon Trail (Belle Haven Park)
Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail to remove vegetation & bumps from the trail.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 14, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on December 14, 2022.
Meetup
Trail Maintenance on the Mount Vernon Trail (Old Town)
Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail to remove vegetation bumps from the trail.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 8, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on December 8, 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
Crystal City to National Airport Connector Community Meeting
Arlington is taking the next steps for a “multimodal” connection from Crystal City to DCA, but does it includes bikes?
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 15, 2021.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 15, 2021.
Meetup
Long Bridge needs to be, well, LONGER
DDOT’s Long Bridge project should include a new trail connection linking Crystal City to the SW Waterfront, Hains Point and the Mount Vernon Trail, but the current plans treats the river as the only barrier for people who bike and walk, ignoring two major highways and the tangle of dangerous intersections, congested sidewalks, and freeway ramps that separate DC from Arlington. DDOT can do better, but they need to hear from you.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 10, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 10, 2018.
Let’s raise $8,000 today!
Hi everyone, I’m Judd! Today, my friend Josephine, a handful of other WABA members and I are challenging you to raise $8,000 for WABA. Let’s make this happen!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 28, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 28, 2017.
Trail Connections for a New Long Bridge
DDOT wants feedback on possible plans for a new train bridge across the Potomac River. This is a once in a century opportunity for a new, high-quality trail connection between popular DC and Arlington trails.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 21, 2023.
DDOT Sidestepping Complete Streets Policy in Bridge Rehab Plans
The District Department of Transportation is planning major rehab of the East Capital St. and I-66 bridges, yet needed bicycle and pedestrian sidepath improvements are not included.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 14, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 14, 2016.
National Park Service to Begin Construction on Mount Vernon Trail on April 8
The National Park Service and a number of other agencies will begin to reconstruct pedestrian bridges on the Mount Vernon Trail beginning today, Mon., April 8. The project is projected to last several months and will include a closure of the trail (a detour will direct trail users to West Boulevard Drive). Read the full […]
Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on April 8, 2013.
Blog Post:
Last updated by WABA Staff
on April 8, 2013.
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