Phase Two of the Washington Boulevard Trail is Opening
Trails are one of Arlington’s most-used community assets. The Washington Boulevard Trail will provide a better north-south biking and walking connection for Arlington. Join us at the ribbon cutting ceremony on November 30.
Arlington has been eagerly waiting for a biking and walking connection between Arlington Boulevard and Columbia Pike. This month, we’ll finally have it!
Phase two of the Washington Boulevard Trail opens on November 30. The 10 feet wide trail runs along the western side of Washington Blvd from 2nd Street S to S Rolfe St, where it connects to Towers Park to Columbia Pike and links to the existing Washington Boulevard Trail.
Development of the Trail
The trail was first included in Arlington’s 1994 Bicycle Transportation Plan. The part of the trail that runs from Arlington Blvd and Walter Reed Dr was completed during phase one in 2009. Phase two included a series of design modifications to reduce impact to trees in the area and has been in construction since January 2018.
Communities Benefit from Multi-Use Trails
Multi-use trails, like the Washington Boulevard Trail, have many benefits for our community. Trails that are separated from vehicle traffic are great for folks just learning to bike or who aren’t comfortable riding on the street. Trail connections make it easier for people to get places by biking and walking and as a result encourages exercising and reduces reliance on cars.
In particular, this trail will link to other planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Pentagon City and along Columbia Pike and will grant better community access to Towers Park. It also connects to neighborhood streets at Walter Reed Dr, 6th Street S, 9th Street S, and S Rolfe St. Visit Arlington County’s project page for more information about the location of the trail extension.
Celebrate the Opening of the Trail
Excited about the new trail? Join County leaders, WalkArlington, BikeArlington, and project partners at the Washington Boulevard Trail Ribbon-Cutting on Friday, November 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the event.
Editor’s Note: The blog has been updated by Suzanne Patel to include an additional link to the County’s project page that has access to a map of the Washington Boulevard Trail.
A map would have been nice!
Hi JB. A map is available on the County’s project page. We’ve added a second link in the blog that links directly to the County’s project page.
Hi! Would be very helpful to see a map of the new part and what it connects too etc. thanks
Hi! We’ve added an additional link in the blog to the County’s project page that includes a map image.
It would be very helpful is this article contained a map.
Hello Charles. We’ve added an additional link in the blog to the County’s project page that includes this particular map.
Amazing! One step closer to fewer smog-producing autos on our streets. Also towards easier, more outdoor exercise options. Thank you Arlington Co..
I found a map here” https://projects.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2014/03/DES-Washington-Boulevard-Trail-Map.pdf
Thank you, James. We’ve also added an additional link in the blog to the County’s project page that includes this particular map.
Please show it on a map.
Hi Joe. In the blog, we added an additional link to the County’s project page that includes a map with updates.
Are there any plans for the trail to connect Pentagon City/Crystal City over I-395? Getting to the trail from that section of town requires a large detour. More direct access or more protected access than currently exists on Columbia Pike would be a great link to the Airport and south.
please make columbia pike itself more bike friendly!
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