Recent Blogs
Tuesday, Jan 31st 2012
Congressman John Mica (R-FL) announced the introduction of the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act. The proposed bill eliminates dedicated funding for bicycling and walking as we feared, and it goes much further and systematically removes...
Monday, Oct 24th 2011
Dear Fellow Bicyclists:
Plans are in the works to integrate roundabouts in the Route 7 and Route 9 intersection near Leesburg. These will definitely have an impact on the W&OD Trail.
Past studies (Florida Department of Transportation, Summary of...
Thursday, Sep 29th 2011
Here's an article announcing the new county-owned Park & Ride lot ... it includes bike racks and lockers!
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/New-Park--Ride-Open-in-NoVa-Loud...
Wednesday, Sep 14th 2011
Here is an opportunity for your whole family to join in the fun and get some exercise pointers, as well. Although it is not bicycle oriented, we believe that anything we can do to get our kids out and moving is beneficial.
On Saturday,...
Friday, Sep 9th 2011
In the Metro Section of the September 7 Washington Post, there’s an article “Park Service plans bike stations on Mall,” acknowledging that getting around in Washington has changed, and that finally, the Park Service is...
Wednesday, Sep 7th 2011
Thursday, September 22 is Car Free Day, a worldwide event that encourages all of us to rely less on cars and instead use alternatives such as transit, bicycling, walking, teleworking and ridesharing. By using these methods residents, employees,...
Thursday, Sep 1st 2011
September 11-17th, 2011 is Virginia’s third annual Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Week.
DRIVE SMART VIRGINIA and BikeWalk Virginia, are working together to help improve understanding and create awareness of ways to reduce roadway injuries...
Wednesday, Aug 17th 2011
This year, on Saturday, September 3rd, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and Dominion Virginia Power will come together to host a signature environmental event to highlight the tremendous, unique,...
Thursday, Aug 11th 2011
On August 15, 2011 construction will begin on two box culverts across the W&OD Trail to improve stormwater drainage on the west side of Sycolin Road in Leesburg at mile marker 33.5.
Loudoun County Public Schools is constructing the improvements...
Wednesday, Aug 3rd 2011
Please stay tuned to details about "Trail Mix," a unique environmental event and recreational festival for bicyclists, runners and walkers on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail to be held on September 3. For more information, visit:...
