Imagine an interconnected and seamless network of bikeways across Northern Virginia. An area where you can get out of your car and bicycle or walk from Loudoun County into Washington, D.C. as a viable means of transportation.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local juridictions have produced a plan for a network of bikeways that would allow commuters and visitors the option of biking or walking throughout the area. As the Northern Virginia Regional Bikeway and Trail Network Study nears completion, VDOT is requesting public feedback.

Comments will be compiled until October 27 and will be incorporated into the final report due out in November. The public is invited to attend any of three upcoming meetings.

Fairfax County:
Thursday, October 9, 2003, 6-9 PM
Sunrise Valley Elementary School, 10824 Cross School Road, Reston

Arlington County and Alexandria: Tuesday, October 14, 6-9 PM
Arlington County Board Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, #300 (Courthouse Metro)

Prince William and Loudoun Counties: Thursday, October 16, 6-9 PM
Prince William Central Library,8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas

In addition, exhibits of the bicycle network will be displayed at the Loudoun County Government Center Building from Friday, Oct. 17 –27.

Visit www.fhiplan.com/novabike or www.VirginiaDOT.org under Bicycling under 'The State Bicycle and Pedestrian Program' to find the final draft report, related maps and all of the case studies.

Page last modified: Oct. 7, 2003