Women’s History Walk w/ Alexandria Celebrates Women

All are welcome to join this 7-mile scenic trail walk celebrating women in history (rescheduled from 3/23).

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 4, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on April 4, 2024.

 

Meetup

Vegetation cleanup at Jones Point Park

Join Friends of Mount Vernon Trail to improve the trail near and around Jones Point.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 26, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on December 26, 2023.

 

Ride

Take the Mount Vernon Trail Visitor Use Survey

Another opportunity to shape the Mount Vernon Trail! Share your experiences via a new visitor use survey today.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 14, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/15

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/15, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 14, 2024.

 

Let’s get the Crystal City-to-DCA bike/ped bridge right

A better bike/ped link between Crystal City and DCA is coming but we need to make sure Arlington gets the design right.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 19, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/3

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/3, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 19, 2023.

 

Take the East Abingdon Drive Bike Lanes Project Survey

We all know the spot – support Alexandria’s plan to fill in the Mount Vernon Trail gap at Abingdon Drive!

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 30, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 9/17

Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 9/17, Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 30, 2023.

 

From Good to Great: Improving the Mount Vernon Trail Design

NPS has released a pretty good draft plan for rehabbing the MVT but with room to improve – speak up today!

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, Blog Post

Comment period closes 10/24

Virtual

Action Alert, Blog Post

Comment period closes 10/24, Virtual

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

Popsicles in the Park

Join WABA and other local advocacy orgs to learn how our work intersects and how you can get involved.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 31, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on July 31, 2023.

 

Meetup

Comment On Trail Improvements and Open Space Plan For Power Plant Redevelopment

Help shape the new open spaces coming to the Alexandria power plant site adjacent to the Mount Vernon Trail.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 13, 2023.

Action Alert, Event

Survey closes 5/31

Virtual

Action Alert, Event

Survey closes 5/31, Virtual

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 13, 2023.

 

Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail Ribbon Cutting

Fairfax County will celebrate the opening of the new Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (or Grist Mill) Trail on 5/12.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on May 1, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on May 1, 2023.

 

Meetup

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.

 

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.

 

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.