Locations of new trails and trail extensions. Photo Contributed
In an update to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, the City Council approved on April 16 some major extensions and renovations to four miles of new sidewalks and 88 miles of bicycle improvements.
The pedestrian improvements aim to close the gaps in the sidewalk infrastructure with bicycle improvements, like additional bike lanes and shared lane markings, making streets more feasible for bicycle traffic.
The plan includes three new trails or extensions: a northern continuation of the Holmes Run Parkway, a connection from Eisenhower Avenue to Old Town past the Alexandria Renew facility, and a connection between Fairfax and the end of the Backlick Run trail.