Corridor Analysis for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia

Corridor Analysis For The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail In Northern Virginia

June 2011 Acknowledgements

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their contributions to this report: Don Briggs, Superintendent of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail for the National Park Service; Liz Cronauer, Fairfax County Park Authority; Mike DePue, Prince William Park Authority; Bill Ference, City of Leesburg Park Director; Yon Lambert, City of Alexandria Department of Transportation; Ursula Lemanski, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program for the National Park Service; Mark Novak, Loudoun County Park Authority; Patti Pakkala, Prince William County Park Authority; Kate Rudacille, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority; Jennifer Wampler, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and Greg Weiler, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The report is an NVRC staff product, supported with funds provided through a cooperative agreement with the National Capital Region National Park Service. Any assessments, conclusions, or recommendations contained in this report represent the results of the NVRC staff’s technical investigation and do not represent policy positions of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission unless so stated in an adopted resolution of said Commission. The views expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the jurisdictions, the National Park Service, or any of its sub agencies.

Funding for this report was through a cooperative agreement with

The National Park Service

Report prepared by: Debbie Spiliotopoulos, Senior Environmental Planner Northern Virginia Regional Commission with assistance from Samantha Kinzer, Environmental Planner

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 510 Fairfax, VA 22031 703.642.0700 www.novaregion.org

Page 2 Northern Virginia Regional Commission

As of May 2011 Chairman Hon. Harry J. Parrish II Vice Chairman Hon. Martin E. Nohe Treasurer Hon. Redella S. “Del” Pepper Executive Director G. Mark Gibb Commissioners

County of Arlington County of Prince William Town of Dumfries Hon. Barbara A. Favola Hon. Michael C. May Hon. Nancy West

Hon. Jay Fisette Hon. Martin E. Nohe Town of Herndon Hon. Steve J. DeBenedittis County of Fairfax Hon. Frank J. Principi Hon. Sharon Bulova City of Alexandria Town of Leesburg Hon. John C. Cook Hon. Redella S. “Del” Pepper Hon. Kenneth “Ken” Reid Hon. Penelope A. “Penny” Gross Hon. Paul C. Smedberg Town of Purcellville Hon. Robert W. Lazaro, Jr. Hon. Pat Herrity City of Fairfax Hon. Catherine M. Hudgins Hon. Joan Cross Town of Vienna Hon. M. Jane Seeman Hon. Jeffrey C. McKay City of Falls Church Hon. Robin Gardner Hon. Linda Smyth City of Manassas County of Loudoun Hon. Harry J. Parrish II Hon. Scott K. York Vacant City of Manassas Park Hon. Suhas Naddoni

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is a regional council of fourteen member local governments in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., chartered in 1969 to plan for physical, social, and economic development of the region. In accordance with Virginia’s Regional Cooperation Act, NVRC is a political subdivision (a government agency) within the Commonwealth. NVRC’s chief roles and functions have focused on providing information, performing professional and technical services for its members, and serving as a mechanism for regional coordination. Current programs and projects address a wide array of local government interests. Each member jurisdiction appoints one or more representative(s) from its governing body to serve on NVRC’s board of 25 Commissioners. Only elected officials may be appointed, and the number of representatives per jurisdiction is population-based. Commission staffing includes a demographer and research analyst, regional planners, a civil engineer, human services planners, technicians, and administrative support personnel.

Page 3 Table of Contents

5 An Historic Corridor of Commerce 37 Belmont Bay to Occoquan Bay NWR 5 Overview of this Report 38 Occoquan Bay NWR to Veterans Memorial Park 6 Fundamentals of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail 38 Veterans Park Improvements 6 The Trail in Northern Virginia 39 Featherstone Road 7 Virginia’s Greenway System 39 Refuge South (Featherstone) 8 Benefits of Developing an Integrated Trail System 40 Rippon VRE Station 8 Economic development 40 Rippon Center 9 Report Methodology 41 Rippon Boulevard (gap only) 9 Report Organization 41 Rippon Landing Park 10 Map 1: Corridor Analysis Map Index 42 Rippon Landing Park to Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank 11 Potomac Heritage Trail in Loudoun County, Town of Leesburg 42 Neabsco Road 11 Trail Investments in Loudoun County and Town of Leesburg 43 Prince William Alignment along Route 1 12 Map 2: Leesburg to Bles Park Bridge Loudoun County 43 Prince William Alignment Van Buren Road Extension 13 Map 3: Broad Run to Seneca Road Trailhead 44 Prince William Alignment along Montclair and Four Seasons 14 Planned Loudoun County Trail Improvements 45 Powell’s Landing South 15 Selected Loudoun County Project Descriptions 45 Powell’s Landing 15 Horse Pen Run Bridge at Countryside 45 Port Potomac 15 Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park Trail Bridge #1 45 Eagle’s Pointe 16 Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park Trail Bridge #2 45 Four Season’s 16 Goose Creek Keep Loudoun Beautiful Bridge 46 Joplin Road to USMC Museum 17 Broad Run at Bles Park Bridge 46 Locust Shade Park 17 NOVA Criminal Justice Academy Easement 47 Appendix A: Resources and References 18 Moran-Smith (Hidden Landfill) Easement 49 Appendix B: Funding Resources and References 18 Eskregen Easement 52 Appendix C: Map Explanation 19 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria 53 Appendix D: Trail Construction Cost Estimate Methodology and 19 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Investments Background 20 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Investments in Fairfax 54 Appendix E: Public Meeting on Corridor Analysis and Potomac Heritage County, Arlington County, and City of Alexandria (continued) Scenic Trail 21 Map 4: Difficult Run to Great Falls 22 Map 5: Jones Point to Woodlawn Historic District 23 Map 6: Mt Vernon to Veterans Memorial Park 24 Planned Fairfax Trail Improvements 26 Fairfax County Project Descriptions 26 Mount Vernon Estate to Grist Mill Park 27 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway 28 Route 1 – U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir 29 Fort Belvoir to Pohick Bay via Cross County Trail in Pohick Stream Valley 30 Lorton Rd and Route 1 Fort Belvoir to Occoquan River 31 The Potomac Heritage Trail in Prince William County 31 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Investments in Prince William County 32 Map 7: Woodbridge to Locust Shade Park 33 Table of Prince William County Projects 35 Prince William County Project Descriptions 35 Town of Occoquan to Route 123 to Belmont Bay 36 Belmont Bay Rippon Landing, Prince William County Page 4 The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Background

An Historic Corridor of Commerce Bridging two major watersheds, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (the Trail) is being used as a tool to reconnect our communities with the historic Potomac River corridor through a network of trails and parks for recreation, non-motorized transportation, and access to waterways. As land uses increasingly preclude public access to the River and its tributaries, the Trail network offers opportunities for residents and visitors to re- engage with the region’s heritage within a corridor of commerce activities that dates to pre-historic times. Overview of this Report The corridor analysis offers a regional summary of current and planned amenities, gaps, and plans for the Trail network, identifying proposed projects to enhance our communities and the Trail experience in Northern Virginia. The document identifies projects that improve and eliminate specific gaps within the larger framework of the Trail network. Developed for use by Trail segment managers and other stakeholders, the analysis is organized geographically, listing projects from north to south. The document begins with an overview of the Trail network followed by a summary of investments in the Trail network. Each box on the index map on page 12 (see Figure 2) corresponds to a more detailed map indicating the location of proposed projects, existing trails, parks, features and major roads. Projects are summarized in corresponding tables for each map, followed by individual project descriptions, specific references and additional resources. Please note that the information used in this report represents a snapshot of conditions and status of the Trail network in Northern Virginia; circumstances, costs and specific alignments are subject to change

The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Stafford, Virginia Laurel Hill Greenway Barrel Bridge, Fairfax County Page 5 Fundamentals of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail: An Evolving Network The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a network of locally-managed trails between the Authorized Corridor (in Red) for the Potomac Heritage mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia. Highlands, one of 26 Congressionally-designated scenic and historic trails in the National Trails System. Through five geographic regions, the varied Trail segments are a means to explore the origins and continuing evolution of the nation. As of early 2011, 830 miles of existing and planned trails have been recognized as segments of the Trail network. Completion of the Trail network is a means to enhance communities through the addition of recreational amenities and increased heritage tourism. Completion will lead to attendant economic benefits, expanded non-motorized transportation options, improved educational and interpretive experiences, and connections among neighborhoods, historic sites and parks.

The Trail in Northern Virginia The Trail network in Northern Virginia provides public marketing. These groups, along with the many access to the vistas and waterways of the Potomac. volunteers involved in the PHNST, have created The Trail consists of a braided corridor of local a remarkable legacy. Staff of the National Park and regional trails connecting scenic and historic Service provide formal recognition of Trail segments destinations throughout the region. and technical assistance with coordination between and among Trail stakeholders. The National The PHNST in Northern Virginia has over 242 miles Park Service has led the work on trail segment of footpaths, multiuse trails, and bicycling routes, recognition, coordination, and project assistance. 191 miles of which are used for non-motorized transportation. Over 45 organizations and agencies Grist Mill Park Trail, Fairfax County are involved in various aspects of trail planning, construction, maintenance, interpretation, and Page 6 Virginia’s Greenway System

The Trail is one of six “trunk line” trails identified Trail overlaps with the Journey through Hallowed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Trails and Ground, the East Coast Greenway (between Greenways Task Force and has been included Maine and Florida), and the Captain John Smith in current and previous editions of the Virginia Chesapeake National Historic Trail on the tidal Outdoors Plan. Virginia’s long-distance trails network Potomac. As a state trunk line, the Trail enhances is becoming a system of multi-purpose trails that link access to the outdoors, improves linkages between Virginia’s communities, open spaces, and natural communities and key tourist destinations, and landscapes. Within the larger context of statewide creates a foundation of statewide interconnected recreation corridors, the Potomac Heritage National open space corridors to support Virginia’s “green Scenic Trail corridor intersects the Appalachian infrastructure.” National Scenic Trail on the west. On the east, the

Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park, Loudoun County

Greenway Systems in Virginia, courtesy of Virginia DCR Page 7 Benefits of Developing an Integrated Trail System Trail Systems offer tangible economic, social, and Trail businesses adjacent to the Great Allegheny Public Health Benefits environmental benefits to communities, beyond Passage reported stable and consistent returns from recreation and alternative transportation. A multi-use trail activity. On average, business owners indicated Since the 1970s, overweight and obesity rates trail can: that one-quarter of their gross revenue was directly have risen dramatically in the United States as attributed to trail users and two-thirds reported that physical activity rates have declined. In Virginia, • Positively influence economic and at least some increase in gross revenue was due 61 percent of residents are obese or overweight, a community development to the trail. Among those surveyed, $23,878,495 risk factor for chronic disease. The prevalence of • Provide public health benefits worth of receipts (actual revenue) was attributed overweight children and adolescents has increased • Protect the environment to the trail ($11,990,990 in 2007, and $11,887,505 in dramatically, along with the incidence of type- two diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Appendix A, page 47 lists notes and references for 2008) and $4,372,190 worth of wages were paid to Prevention (CDC) has found that access to parks the benefits described. employees of those respective businesses ($2,078,956 in 2007, and $2,293,234 in 2008). The study supported and open space, and community design that allows Economic development previous findings that greenway-related activity is residents to walk or bike to near-by destinations, is A number of studies have shown that trail systems an important component of Pennsylvania’s growing an effective way to increase physical activity and offer immediate and ongoing economic benefits tourism economy, the second largest industry in the reduce obesity in both adults and youth. state. in both rural and urban areas. Trail systems can The East Coast Greenways Alliance conducted a attract businesses, and act as key factors in the In addition to revenue accrued through trail user recent study of the latent demand for recreational ability of local businesses to recruit and retain a expenditures, trail and greenway systems can have activities. (Latent demand is a measure of those quality workforce. Trails also stimulate the economy a positive impact on property values of homes people that would participate if quality, close- through purchases made by trail visitors such as situated near trails. “Economic Values of Greenways, by facilities were available, or other barriers to food, gasoline, lodging, bike rental, and equipment Trails, and River Protection,” produced in 2002 by participation were removed such as lack of time, related to trail use. In addition, studies have found the National Park Service, provided evidence and cost, lack of equipment, etc.) The study found that that trails have a positive impact on the value and case studies that homes located near trails sold more there is high latent demand for trail facilities; that marketability of property located in close proximity easily, and were more likely to maintain their value trail-related activities are among the most popular to the trail system. than similar homes in neighborhoods without regional in the United States; and that trail usage is projected In 2002, DCR contracted with the US Forest Service, trail amenities. A 2006 University of Delaware study to increase in the future. Walking was consistently Southern Forest Research Station to conduct an found neighborhoods linked to trail systems have: ranked as the most popular activity. 1) lower crime rates; and 2) 4 percent higher home economic impact analysis for a select number of The Virginia Outdoors Plan (VOP) supports these values than comparable areas without public trails. trails in Virginia. The study found that trail users spent findings. Based on the 2006 Virginia Outdoor Survey, approximately $2.5 million in one year along the 35- walking for pleasure is Virginia’s most popular mile Virginia Creeper Trail in rural southwest Virginia. outdoor activity with 71 percent reporting that it was Of this amount, nonlocal visitors spent about $1.2 their favorite activity. In the next five years, the two million directly in Washington and Grayson counties, highest needs for outdoor recreation will be access which generated $1.6 million in economic impacts to recreational waters and facilities for trail-related and supported close to 30 jobs. In Northern Virginia, activities. The VOP further states that the numbers of an estimated 1.7 million users of the W&OD trail spent facilities is often not as important as their proximity to $12 million annually related to recreational trail use. local populations. Many survey responders reported A second study, undertaken by Campos Inc. for that they are not willing to travel more than 10 to 15 the Allegheny Trail Alliance (ATA), produced similar minutes to access these facilities. [VOP, Chapter II] results. The purpose of the study was to examine Closing gaps within the PHNST may help meet this the economic impact of the Great Allegheny latent demand for activities such as hiking and Passage, which serves as the route of the PHNST in cycling, and reduce the barriers that inhibit physical southwestern Pennsylvania. Data collected in 2007 – activity, such as cost and lack of proximity to 2009, showed that the average overnight trail visitor facilities. spent $98 a day on trail-related expenses; local (day trip) trail users spent an average of $13 a day.

Page 8 Grist Mill Park Barn, Fairfax County Report Methodology Protecting the Environment Methodology County by County Trail Completion A connected system of trails and greenways can The corridor analysis represents the collection enhance ecological function and biodiversity by and review of projects identified in earlier Jurisdiction Mileage* Percent providing migratory routes for wildlife. It can also planning documents and trail analyses. Initial City of Alexandria* enhance the water quality function of riparian areas project sites were identified from the 2002 series by protecting stream valley forests and wetlands. of Potomac Heritage Trail Implementation Plans, Trail Completed 4.38 100% In addition, trails allow citizens to experience the local comprehensive, open space, bicycle and Trail Planned 0 0% diversity and beauty of natural areas, increasing pedestrian planning efforts. public support and understanding of their ecological Total 4.38 100% value. Local, state, and federal land managers identified Arlington County* trail gaps and ranked project priorities within their Various studies have documented the value of jurisdictions. Many of the projects were initially Trail Completed 8.94 100% ecological services from healthy forests, protected identified in PHNST implementation plans published Trail Planned 0 0% riparian areas, and connected open space. For in 2002. NVRC collected and organized projects Total 8.94 100% example, research undertaken by American Forests to create a complete view of the trail system and and others has examined the benefits of trees to remaining gaps in Northern Virginia. Fairfax County* metropolitan areas. Results of the Chicago Urban Trail Completed 47.5 80% Forest Climate Project, in 1991, found that trees Land Mangers identified six projects for additional removed an estimated 17 tons of carbon monoxide, evaluation by an engineering firm to clarify the Trail Planned 11.9 20% 93 tons of sulfur dioxide, 98 tons of nitrogen dioxide, project scope and costs for project completion. Total 59.4 100% Appendix D provides information on project and 210 tons of ozone. The value of this pollution Loudoun County* removal was estimated at $1 million annually. evaluation methodology used for these project cost estimates. Trail Completed 14 33% Benefits of National Trail Designation Trail Planned 29 67% Caveats The National Trails System includes National Scenic Total 43 100% The Corridor Analysis is a living document. Over Trails, National Historic Trails, and National Recreation Prince William County Trails, providing a broad mix of hiking trails, multi-use time, as the Trail network improves, gaps close and trails, and driving tours that interpret the cultural new opportunities will present themselves. With Trail Completed 21.9 51% and natural history of the United States. Designation continued funding, NVRC will periodically update Trail Planned 21.2 49% the report. benefits include promotion, technical assistance, Total 43.1 100% networking and access to funding. The Gap Document Maps feature the locations of Northern Virginia Corridor Use of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic project sites that are identified gaps of the Potomac Trail Completed 96.72 61% Trail corridor designation provides communities in Heritage National Scenic Trail across the Northern Northern Virginia with another tool to interpret and Virginia landscape, along with features that give Trail Planned 62.1 39% context to support the completion of the projects. promote our local and regional stories in a national Total 158.82 100% context. Appendix C provides more information on map data sources. * = 2002 Data Report Organization The following sections include Submaps identify project locations in context with recreational and historic features, including: • A summary of the submap corridor characteristics and existing amenities • List of trail gaps identified by local land managers. Veterans Park, Prince William County • Detailed descriptons of higher priority projects. Page 9 ! Map 1: Corridor Analysis for Potomac! Heritage National Scenic Trail 7 8 2 R S SR 9 April 28, 2011

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Trail Corridor Loudoun Heights/Appalachian Trail to Fairfax Public Park Linkages White’s Ford, Algonkian, Upper Potomac Properies, County Boundary Temple Hall Farm, Balls Bluff, and Red Rock Overlook Length ~45 miles Regional Parks, Landsdowne, Bles/Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park Major Existing Easements Cascades, Countryside, Potomac Station-North Primary Trail Linkages Fairfax County Potomac Heritage Trail, Goose Lake/Spring Lakes, Janelia Farms, GWU, Potomac Creek, Broad Run Stream Valley Corridor, Lakes, River Creek at Leesburg Water Treatment Appilachian Trail Plant, Lowes Island, Southbank, Spring Lakes Prominent Heritage and Goose Creek Canal, Goose Creek Scenic River, Balls Cultural Resoruces Bluff Battlefield, Whites Ferry, White’s Ford, Catoctin Scenic River, Harpers Ferry, Loudoun Heights

Trail Investments in Loudoun County and Town of Leesburg NORTHERN LOUDOUN COUNTY Balls Bluff Battlefield Regional Park Kephart Bridge NVRPA Loudoun PR Potomac Wayside Parking, no river access. Steep bluff and 0.4 miles Parking and hiking opportunity. River Access - National Park Service (NPS) and private facility of trail; no water, temporary restroom at parking lot. shoreline; gravel bar, C/K picnic tables, grill, no RR Temporary parking for drop-off and loading boats. Historic cemetery and Civil War site. 215 acres, 0.64 or water; access on Goose Creek, 2 1/4 miles from mile riverfront, 7 miles of trail including 2.1 miles PHNST. Potomac. McKimmey Boat Launch/Point of Rocks Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries Edwards Landing Park Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park Offers hiking, paddling: river access ramp; M/C/K Town of Leesburg Loudoun PR paved ramp; large gravel lot can accommodate Parking. Riverside offers no constructed landing, river Parking, hiking, river access. Shoreline; gravel bar, C/K trailers. No restrooms or drinking water. access with benches; .3 mile trail to picnic pavilion; no picnic tables, grill, no RR or water; access on Goose water, temporary RR at picnic shelter. Canoe/Kayak Creek, 2 1/4 miles from Potomac. Whites Ford public allowed to land for rest stop/picnic. 30 acre Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA) park with .3 mile riverfront. Bles Park Under development: Canoe/Kayak river access. Loudoun PR Phase 1 - boat launch and parking; later phases will SOUTHERN LOUDOUN COUNTY Two sites: upstream for picnic access (Potomac offer water, restrooms, and camping. channel on south side Selden Island), downstream Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Park for boat launch at Broad Run confluence. Restrooms, Whites Ferry NVRPA water, parking. Shoreline, C/K ramp on east side of Private Offers parking, hiking. Steep bluff and 2 miles of trail. Broad Run is private (for HOA only). River access, rest Offers parking, food. Paddling and powerboating 67 Acres stop/picnic; no water or RR at river; @ .2 mile trail to opportunity. No facilities on VA side. All visitor services parking area. on MD side. Eizabeth Mills Riverfront Park (Kephart Bridge Landing) Loudoun Parks and Recreation (Loudoun PR) Algonkian Reginal Park TOWN OF LEESBURG Parking, hiking, and paddling rest area. Historic NVRPA feature, no river access, 1/4 mile trail to parking area; Parking, restrooms, water, food, vacation cottages, Veterans Park closest boat launch site is at Kephart Bridge. visitors center, concrete boat ramp. Full service park; Town of Leesburg large asphalt lot with trailer parking. 838 acres. No River Access (site of future park with boat launch) No amenities, no camping: gated entrance; good road for emergency access. Day use only for rest stop/ picnic, no water or restrooms, no road access. 86 acres, 0.2 miles shoreline. Page 11 î î î î î [ % 2

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Length Width Map, Loc Trail Gap/Project Name Priority (l.f.) (ft.) Surface Managed By Issues and Comments 3, B4 Horse Pen Run Bridge at Countryside High 90 10 LCDPRCS Engineering SOW completed 2010; April 2011 cost estimate $95,110. 2, D4 Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park Trail Bridges High LCDPRCS Requires two bridge crossings. Need to avoid use of Lansdowne Golf Course bridges; execute task agreement NPS-LCDPRCS to obtain cost estimates 2, D5 Goose Creek Bridge at Keep Loudoun Medium LCDPRCS Redesign or rehabilitate Keep Loudoun beautiful bridge over Beautiful Park Goose Creek. See transportation enhancement application for background. VDOT comment: federal grant 10 years ago, lost funds. Line item for 6 year plan. No longer a project/state/fed involvement. 2, E1 Broad Run Bridge at Bles Park Medium 220+ LCDPRCS Connecting Bles Park to Broad Run Farms. Loudoun County performing cost estimate 3, A4 2, E1 NOVA Criminal Justice Academy High LCDPRCS Easement 3, A4 2, E1 Moran-Smith Easement Medium LCDPRCS 3, A4 3, B4 Eskregen Easement Medium LCDPRCS 2, D3 Lansdowne Easement LCDPRCS 2, C5 Cattail Branch Easement LCDPRCS 2, C6 Edwards Ferry Road Gaps VDOT Dennis property - Edward’s Landing Park parallel to/within r-o-w of Edwards Ferry Road. Phase II: East of Dennis property. Some of this land is VDOT owned, some is parkland. Check with Loudoun County Permits. Preliminary engineering may be in place. Item in secondary 6 year plan, pave from Leesburg to red rocks park entrance. No pedestrian facilities included in VDOT work. not Route 15 Alternate Bicycle Route to VDOT Includes sections of Route 15 business/by-pass. Project has mapped White’s Ferry started, stopped, $700,000 signage and using shoulder instead of cutting the bypass. Did have project in 6 year plan ~300,000 HSIP funding to pave gravel shoulders down Bus 15. Double fatality at split North end of town, installed new guard rail, which eliminatedset asides for bicyclists. No feasible alternate route. Funds returned, project cancelled. not Leesburg to Harpers Ferry Alternate Trail Low TBD Hiking/equestrian trail Leesburg to Harpers Ferry NHP. TBD mapped NORTHERN FAIRFAX COUNTY

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Horse Pen Run Bridge at Countryside Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park Trail Bridge #1 Map Reference: Map 3, B4 Map Reference: Map 2, D4 Description: Design and construct 40 foot long bridge over Horse Pen Run. Description: Design and construct bridge over unnamed tributary. Bridge is Eight foot bridge would accommodate pedestrian, bicycle and to accommodate hiker and equestrian use. equestrian use. Length: TBD Length: TBD Priority: High Priority: High Cost: Cost: $95,113 Connections: Internal connection within park. Connections: Algonkian Regional Park Benefits: Current trail uses golf cart bridge for access to trail. New bridge Benefits: To allow continuation of trail network westward. will allow for dedicated access to trail. Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Information: Community Services Information: Community Services

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Page 15 Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park Trail Bridge #2 Goose Creek Keep Loudoun Beautiful Bridge Map Reference: Map 2, D4 Map Reference Map 2, D5 Description: Design and construct bridge over unnamed tributary. Bridge is to Description: Need to revaluate existing bridge structure as trail access. The accommodate hikers and equestrian use. This crossing is at the current plans are to repair the bridge structure to become a Length: TBD pedestrian friendly structure to connect to the historic Potomac Priority: High Heritage National Scenic Trail. In addition, improvements to the adjacent Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park will complement the Cost: adjacent land and river areas surrounding to the bridge. Connections: Internal connection within park. Length: TBD Benefits: Current trail uses golf cart bridge for access to trail. New bridge Priority Medium will allow for dedicated access to trail. Cost: TBD Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Connections: Connects Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park trailhead to Elizabeth Information: Community Services Mills River Front Park to the east. Benefits: Currently Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park is a trail head for the trail. Restoration of the bridge will allow for pedestrian friendly access to the east of the park and connection to Elizabeth Mills River Front Park to the east. Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Information: Community Services

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Page 16 Broad Run at Bles Park Bridge NOVA Criminal Justice Academy Easement

Map Reference: Map 3,A4 Map References: Map 2, E1 and Map 3, A4 Description: Design and construct bridge over Broad Run connection Broad Description: This easement would continue access along Broad Run to the Run Farms with Bles Park. south. It is also a critical in for temporary trail access across the Broad Run to Broad Run Farms. connecting to Board Run Farms. Length: TBD Length: 4,691 (approximate) Priority: Medium Priority: High Connections: Broad Run Farms to Bles Park. Connections: Bles Park to the North and Broad Run Toll House and future tail Benefits: Would be the primary connection from Broad Run Farms to Bles head at Park and Ride to the south. Park. Would eliminate proposed crossing at Rt. 7. Benefits: Provides north connection to existing trail in Bles park and future Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and connection to the south. Information: Community Services Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Information: Community Services

NOVA Criminal Justice Academy Easement Page 17 Moran-Smith (Hidden Landfill) Easement Map Reference: Map 2, E1, and Map 3, A4

Description: The Hidden Lane Landfill was a 25-acre privately owned and operated disposal facility north of Virginia Route 7 between the Broad Run Farms and Countryside communities. It is immediately adjacent to the floodplain of the Potomac River. The county closed down the facility in 1984, due to its use as a landfill. The EPA was brought in to investigate drinking well contamination and declared it a superfund site. Length: 2,000 L.F. ± Priority: Medium Connections: Broad Run Farm to the West and Askegren to the east. Benefits: Continuation of trail east and west. Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Information: Community Services

Eskregen Easement

Eskregen Easement Map Reference: Map 3, A5 Description: Easement to connect Countryside to the east and Moran/Smith to the west. Length: 1,400 L.F. ± Priority: Medium Connections: Countryside to the east and Moran/Smith to the west. Benefits: Continuation of trail east and west. Contact Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Information: Community Services

Moran Smith Easement Page 18 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria

Trail Corridor Loudoun County Boundary to Prince William Primary Trail Linkages Chain Bridge, Custis Lee House, Key Bridge, County Boundary Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, Memorial Bridge, 14th Length ~41.69 miles (XX existing, YY planned) Street Bridge, Four Mile Run, Eisenhower Avenue/ Cameron Run, Fairfax Cross County Trail, W&OD Alternative Routes - XX miles Trail Public Park Linkages Occoquan Regional Park, Mason Neck State Park, Prominent Heritage and Old Town Aexandria, Arlington Cemetary, Pohick Bay Regional Park, G.W. Memorial Parkway, Cultural Resoruces Woodlawn, Colchester Church, Mt. Vernon, Fort Hunt, George Wasthington Grist Mill State Park, Washington’s Grist Mill, George Washington’s Grist Mill Park, Scotts Run Nature Preserve, Great Patowmack Canal, District of Columbia Workhouse Falls National Historic Park, Riverbend, NVRPA and Reformatory Upper Potomac Properties

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Investments NORTHERN FAIRFAX COUNTY ARLINGTON COUNTY Gravelly Point NPS Upper Potomac Properties (including Seneca Tract) Gulf Branch Nature Center Parking, water access. NVRPA Arlington County 104 acres in Loudoun, 657 acres in Fairfax, hiking hiking, access to river, parking, restrooms, water and Washington Sailing Marina access to river, no amenities. 7.61 riverfront miles. visitors center. NPS Motor and paddling water access, restrooms, water. Riverbend Park Potomac Overlook Regional Park Fairfax County Park Authority (Fairfax PA) NVRPA Parking, restrooms, water, food, visitos center. Hiking, Daingerfield Island Parking, restrooms, water, visitors center. Hiking. 67 NPS horseback ridiing, water recreation opportunities. acres, 2 miles of trail. River Access-ramp and shoreline; M/C/K large asphalt Water, restrooms, food, parking. Motor and paddling amenities. parking lot and ramp, picnic area, programs, boat Fort Marcey rental. NPS Old Town Alexandria Great Falls Park Parking, trails. Private, City of Alexandria, NPS The National Park Service (NPS) Food, parking, restrooms, motorized and paddling Parking, restrooms, water, visitors center. Hiking, Windy Run access. paddling opportunities. River Access- riverbank, Arlington County canoeand kayak. All boaters must enter at Fisherman's Parking, trail. Woodlawn Eddy; Class III-V whitewater, advanced skills required. National Trust for Historic Preservation Theodore Roosevelt Island Open limited hours for tours. Difficult Run Trail NPS NPS Parking, restrooms, water, hiking, water access. SOUTHERN FAIRFAX COUNTY 2.4 mile hiking trail. Belle Haven Marina CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Private Scotts Run Nature Preserve Parking, restrooms, water. Paddling access. Fairfax County PA Columbia Island Parking, hiking, no river access, no restrooms, water or private Parking, food, boat launch. Jones Point other facilities, @.75mile trail from river to parking lot, NPS rest stop/picnic; scenic waterfall; no road access. LBJ Memorial Grove Parking, trail access. Turkey Run Park NPS NPS Parking, water, restrooms. Parking, restrooms, water, hiking. No river access. Page 19 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Investments in Fairfax County, Arlington County, and City of Alexandria (continued) Dyke Marsh Pohick Bay Regional Park NPS NVRPA Hiking, wildlife viewing. Water, restrooms, parking, camping, food, boat launch and rentals. Hiking and paddling opportunities. Fort Hunt Park Acreage: 1002; 1.68 mile riverfront, 14 miles of trail. NPS Parking, restrooms, water. Mason Neck State Park VDCR Meadowood Recreation Area Water, restrooms, parking. Hiking, bicycling, equestW, BLM Kayaks, canoes, bicycles for rent in season, group tent 500 of 800 acres open to recreation, including hiking, camping only. 1,814 acres, 4 unpaved hiking trails, 3 horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. paved multiuse trails. O

Gunston Hall Plantation Occoquan Regional Park Private NVRPA Visitors Center. Water, restrooms, parking, food, boad launch, and hiking. 285 Acres. Grist Mill Park Giles Run Meadow Park Fairfax County PA FCPA Water, restrooms, parking. Disc Golf, fishing, hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails, parking.

Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge District of Columbia Workhouse and Reformatory US Army Lorton Arts Foundation Water, restrooms, parking. Arts Center, historic site, womens suffrage museum, prison life museum, performances.

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Length Width Map, Loc Trail Gap/Project Name Priority (l.f.) (ft.) Surface Managed By Issues and Comments 3, C4 Seneca Road Trailhead 2,700 4 natural NVRPA Construct trailhead and parking area for connector trail to surface PHNST segment from Seneca Road. Pending neighborhood and political support; existing shoulder parking causing erosion. 4, C4 Difficult Run Trail 2,200 8 natural NPS Rehabilitate Difficult Run Trail in Great Falls Park (George surface Washington Memorial Parkway). Use NPS PHNST ONPS funds in FY11 to obtain cost estimate; then GRFA PMIS request 4, D5 Scott's Run Nature Preserve to Great Falls ~ 12,000 Fairfax County See NVRC/FFX County feasibility study for a trail facility along Park Georgetown Pike; note Madeira School proffered easement along Georgetown Pike corridor. Need to identify any facility on Georgetown Pike.

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA 5, A2 Jones Point 10 Re-construct section of Mount Vernon Trail at Jones Point. Being completed by NPS pending final construction of WWBII. All reconstructed by the project. Joan Morse would have more information. SOUTHERN FAIRFAX COUNTY 5, D6 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (235) to Medium 800 FFX County Improve and construct multi-use trail facility along Mount Grist Mill Park DOT Vernon Memorial Highway (235) and Grist Mill Park See FHWA 6, E2 study (2004): still applicable. Mount Vernon Highway - 235 and Peachtree are incomplete. May have proffers before this gap. Woodlawn school to 7100, natural surface, bike pedestrian. North side of Route 1. Included in Fairfax County comprehensive plan. 2011 Engineering estimated $500,662 for project completion. 5, D5 Trail within Grist Mill Park 800 FCPA Complete multi-use trail within Grist Mill Park. Awaiting bond issue funds. 6, E2

5, D5 Woodlawn to Grist Mill Park Medium 7,500 Fairfax Complete multi-use trail facility along Mount Vernon County DOT/ Memorial Highway between Grist Mill Park - Woodlawn 6, E2 VDOT; Mount Historic District (includes GW Distillery & Grist Mill & Route 1/ Vernon Ladies Richmond Highway). Includes bridge over Dogue Creek; Association see FHWA study (2004); see FHWA Mulligan Road/Route 1 plan. April 2011 study estimates project cost $1.36 million for completing work. 5, D6 Woodlawn Historic District National Trust Mark route and implement wayside exhibit plan within for Historic Woodlawn Historic District (including Rte 1 crossings and 6, D2 Preservation facilities w/in Woodlawn Plantation) Part of current FHWA project to improve access to/from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir along Mulligan Road. Page 24 Length Width Map, Loc Trail Gap/Project Name Priority (l.f.) (ft.) Surface Managed By Issues and Comments 6, C3 Along Route 1 Fort Belvoir High 20,000 U.S. Army Construct pedestrian & bicycle trail facilities within U.S. Army Garrison Fort Garrison Fort Belvoir . See USACOE revised map (October Belvoir 2010); consult with VDOT on Route 1 widening project. 6, B5 Old Colchestor to Mason Neck Low NVRPA, Spur: connection between planned trails within Pohick FCDOT, VDOT, Bay Regional Park and proposed PHNST segment in USAG US Army Fort Belvoir. Use funds obligated through NPS-NVRPA Task Agreement to conduct feasibility study. 6, A3 Lorton Road and Route 1 High FC DOT / Complete pedestrian and bicycle trail facilities between FCPA / VDOT existing Trail segment at w. entrance to Noman Cole Pollution Control facility (on Route 1) - trailhead at entrance to Occoquan Regional ParkCould be separate facilities for foot, bicycle and/or equestrian use (At ORP trailhead near Rte. 123, bicycle route uses roadway and pedestrian route uses footbridge into Town of Occoquan.) 6, B5 Old Colchester Road to Mason Neck Fairfaax Spur: Complete construction of multi-use facility between County DPW; Old Colchester Road & Mason Neck State Park boat launch NVRPA; BLM; Potential Trail connecting route; three segments, Fairfax VDCR County DPW has partial TE funding.

Ft Belvoir Trail Gap Ft Belvoir, Route 1 Current Facilities Page 25 Fairfax County Project Descriptions

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O L Fort Belvoir to Pohick Bay via Cross County Trail in Pohick Stream Valley Map Reference: Map 6, B5 Description: This trail will provide an alternative route between Fort Belvoir and the Occoquan River where less of the trail is located adjacent to roads. It uses approximately 2.5 miles of the existing Laurel Hill Greenway section of the Cross County Trail. Trail easements will be needed as well as permission to cross under the I-95 and CSX railroad bridges. Length: 7,000 LF new trail Priority: Low Along Pohick under CSX Railroad Bridge Cost: Connections: This trail connects the Fort Belvoir trail to Route 123 through the Pohick Stream Valley and historic Laurel Hill Park and

ultimately to Prince William County CROSS COUNTY TRAIL Benefits: The project will be routed in the Pohick Stream Valley to provide a more scenic Laurel Hill P Park o alternative to road side travel along h ic k

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FORT BELVOIR TO OCCOQUAN RIVER O LEGEND c c Using Lorton Rd. o Meadowood q Occoquan u Proposed Trail a Using Cross County Trail Along Pohick under I-95 n Farm Park R Regional iv e Park Existing Trail r Page 29 Lorton Rd and Route 1 Fort Belvoir to Occoquan River Map Reference: Map 6, A3 Description: This route consists of roadside trail that is partially existing. Sections that are not yet built are along the new alignment for Lorton Road which is completely funded and scheduled to be completed in 2014. Length: 10,000 LF new trail Priority: High Cost: TBD Connections: This trail will connect the Fort Belvoir trail to the Lorton Arts Foundation Center on Route 123 and ultimately to Prince William County. Benefits: This road side trail will also serve as a bicycle commuter route. Contact Fairfax County Department of Transportation / Virginia Department of Information: Transportation

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Lorton Road near Ox Road Page 30 The Potomac Heritage Trail in Prince William County Trail Corridor Fairfax County Boundary to Stafford County Public Park Linkages Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Veterans Trail Characteristics in Prince William County Memorial Park, Featherstone National Wildlife Length Prince William - 42.7 miles with inland and waterfront Refuge, Rippon Landing Park, Rippon Lodge Historic alignments (20.8 miles existing; 21.9 miles planned) Site, Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank, Leesylvania State Trail Surface Type 7.1 miles paved Park, Prince William Forest Park, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Locust Shade Park 1.1 miles stonedust Community Linkages Towns of Occoquan, Dumfries and Quantico; 12.6 miles natural surface Woodbridge, Rippon and Quantico VRE train stations; Schools: Belmont ES, Porter Traditional, Planned: 5.9 miles paved Leesylvania ES, John F. Pattie ES, and Washington 2.8 miles stonedust Reid ES; Belmont Bay Marina and future Town Center; Rippon Center 12.0 miles natural surface Primary Trail Linkages Occoquan Bay NWR, Proffered trail alignments in 1.2 miles boardwalk Belmont Bay, Eagle’s Pointe, and Four Season’s Major Existing Easements Belmont Bay (pending); Occoquan Bay and residential subdivisions, Veterans Memorial Park, Featherstone NWR (planned); Rippon Center Rippon Lodge Historic Site, Rippon Landing Park, Julie subdivision (proffered); Port Potomac & Powell’s J. Metz Wetlands Bank, Leesylvania State Park, Prince Landing subdivisions (pending); Eagle’s Pointe William Forest Park, National Museum of the Marine subdivision (proffered) Corps, Locust Shade Park Prominent Heritage and Towns of Occoquan, Dumfries and Quantico, Rippon Cultural Resoruces Landing Park, Rippon Lodge Historic Site, Leesylvania State Park, Prince William Forest Park, National Museum of the Marine Corps

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Investments in Prince William County Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge Rippon Lodge Historic Site Prince William Forest Park NFWS PWCPA NPS Visitor Center, parking, trails. Visitor center open Parking, restroom, hiking. Open May – October, or by Water, restrooms, camping, visitors center. Hiking, weekends; VA Birding & Wildlife Trail site. 642 acres. reservation; historic home (circa 1747) located on old bicycling. National park with hiking trails, camping and King’s Highway; 42 acre property. interpretive programs. 15,985 acres, 0 miles riverfront. Veterans Memorial Park Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) Julie Metz Wetlands Bank National Museum of the Marine Corps Water, restrooms, food, visitors center. County park PWCPA USMC with ball fields, picnic areas, waterpark and trails. 107 Parking, hiking. Observation platforms; VA Birding & Parking, water, restrooms, food, visitors center. Free acres. Wildlife Trail site. 217 acres, 1.5 miles trail (Neabsco facility open to the public from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Creek). daily; trail connection to Locust Shade Park. 134 acres. Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge NFWS Leesylvania State Park Locust Shade Park Closed to public. Future PHNST trail connections VDCR PWCPA planned with public access. 325 acres. Boat launch, parking, water, restrooms, camping food, Parking, water, restrooms, hiking, paddling. County visitors center. Hiking, powerboating, paddling. park with paddle boat rentals, stocked fishing pond, Rippon Landing Park Seasonal food and sailboat rentals, group tent amphitheater, mini golf, hiking trails and picnic PWCPA camping. Year-round boat launch and store, picnic facilities. 290 acres. Boat launch, parking, restroooms. County park with facilities and education center; group tent camping playground, picnic pavilion, and hand-carried launch by reservation. 542 acres. on Neabsco Creek; portable toilets at parking area. 30 acres, 0.6 miles (inland route) of trail. Page 31 A B C D E ! !

Belmont% 2 Bay PHT ! [ % 2 Old Colchester Rd to Mason Neck ! Occoquan% 2 Bay National Wildlife Refuge ! 1 Belmont Bay ! 1 PHT within Veterans Memorial Park Freestone Point Confederate Battery ! Featherstone ! 3 2 Woodbridge [ 1 S Veterans to Featherstone ! % 2 SR % 2 Rippon VRE Station Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge ! % 2

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Planned % 2 % 2 Gap U S 1 Local, Regional, State and Interstate Trails Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District 6 6 Spurs and Connecting Routes [ Pleasant Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 4 Quantico Marine Corps Base !! Goodwill Historic District, Chopawamsic RDA Camp 1 U Water Trail S [ 1

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Length Width Map, Loc Trail Gap/Project Name Priority (l.f.) (ft.) Surface Managed By Issues and Comments 6, B5 Town of Occoquan to Route 123 to Low 1.25 10 Asphalt or VDOT / PWC Town of Occoquan to Route 123 Woodbridge VRE & Belmont Belmont Bay Miles concrete Transp Bay PHT segment -- Follows Bike route 1 through Greenway. Consider switch to Occoquan Road. Consider separate routes for pedestrians, equestrians and bicyclists: Initially, need to consult with VDOT on facilities needed to construct a continuous route for bicycling between Rte. 123 and Belmont Bay; potential for pedestrian/equestrian routes needs additional research and evaluation. Occoquan River is also a water trail. The section from Route 123 to the Occoquan River is presently a sidewalk, but would be much better if it were a trail through or around the Water Authority and across the old 123 bridge into the town of Occoquan. 6, B6 Within Belmont Bay High 8,040 8 Asphalt PWCPA / 90% existing; need connections to Belmont VRE and developer Occoquan Bay NWR 7, A1

6, B6 Belmont Bay to Occoquan Bay NWR High 5,400 10 Asphalt or PWCPA Includes land within the NWR; need easement on NWR stonedust property; estimate could include fence realignment, etc. 7, A1

6, B7 Within Veterans Memorial Park High 6,040 10 Stonedust PWCPA Needs improvements; 95% complete; use other funds to 7, A1 complete assessment and rehabilitation.

7, B1 Veterans Memorial Park to Featherstone Low 3,770 8 Asphalt or PWCPA / PWC Includes Featherstone Drive and property adjacent to NWR concrete DOT/ VDOT? Veterans Park managed by PWCPA; consult w/VDOT. Existing concrete sidewalk needs improvements/ widening.

7, B2 Along Featherstone NWR High 5,700 10 Stonedust PWCPA PWCPA to build w/NWR approval.

7, B2 Rippon VRE Station, Rippon Boulevard Medium 1,900 8 Asphalt PWCPA/ Trail and access to VRE platform proffered with Rippon developer Center subdivision. Awaiting VRE/CSX concurrence

7, B2 Rippon Boulevard (gap only) Low 1,877 8 Asphalt PWC Transp To be completed by PWC Transportation; project funded

7, B3 Rippon Landing Park High 2,708 10 Stonedust PWCPA To be completed by PWC Service Authority; project funded/ nearly complete

7, B3 Rippon Landing Park to Julie J. Metz High 2,650 10 Boardwalk PWCPA Rippon Landing Park to Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank over Wetlands Bank Neabsco Creek. Current scope of work is adequate. Design funded by earmark funds; RFP for design to include cost estimate for boardwalk. Page 33 Length Width Map, Loc Trail Gap/Project Name Priority (l.f.) (ft.) Surface Managed By Issues and Comments 7, B2 Trail within Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank Medium 3,600 8 Boardwalk/ PWCPA/ PWC Existing trail upgrades. PWCPA will determine alignment and, natural surf. Public Works if possible, construct trail for foot travel with assistance from volunteers. 7, B2 Metz- to Leesylvania State Park along High 1,204 10 Stonedust PWCPA/VDOT Discuss with VDOT; maintenance agreement with VDOT Neabsco Road finalized; trail construction pending using volunteers.

7, C3 Within Powell's Landing proffered right-of- Medium 3,300 8 Natural PWCPA/ Easements from HOA and developer; trail construction with way surface developer volunteers. Connects w/existing PHT segment in Leesylvania SP; trail development originally proffered by Kettler; need cost estimate for pedestrian trail (might require boardwalk) 7, C3 Port Potomac to Dumfries to PWF Park VDOT / PWC along Route 1? Transp. 7, C3 Port Potomac Medium 9,261 8 Natural PWCPA/ Easement from HOA and developer; PWCPA to construct trail surface/ developer with volunteers/other funds. boardwalk 7, C3 Eagle's Pointe Medium 9,900 8 Natural PWCPA/ Easement proffered; trail construction by PWCPA. Developer surface developer obligation.

7, C4 Four Seasons Medium 5,126 8 Natural PWC BOCS PWCPA to construct w/volunteers/other funds. surface

7, C5 Montclair Medium 5,400 5-8 Natural surf/ PWCPA Need easement; request on hold per status of Four Seasons sidewalk property.

7, C5 Prince William Forest Park. Rt. 234 Low 3,660 8 Asphalt VDOT Construct N entrance to Prince William Forest Park. Rt. 234 – entrance Anne Wall Park to PWFP entrance. 90% complete; surveys for trail extension pending; bicycle/pedestrian only entrance. 7, D6 Joplin Road to USMC Museum Low 4,250 8 Asphalt PWCPA/PWC Joplin Road to USMC Museum to Entrance to Southern Transp/VDOT entrance Prince William Forest Park - trail system around National Museum of the Marine Corps Consult with VDOT; see NMMC Foundation trails plan. 7, E7 Locust Shade Park to Stafford County Medium 11,500 8 Natural PWCPA Park is 90% complete; additional trails to be constructed with surface volunteers. Key gap is road crossing and access to Stafford County Trail. Obstacles include Chapasquanic creek and through Marine Corps property. 7, D3 Waterfront alignment Low 2,100 Varies Varies PWCPA and Trail needed to maintain waterfront alignment and crossing others of Neabsco, Powell’s and Quantico creeks; Will require easements along CSX ROW and design of water crossings.

Page 34 Prince William County Project Descriptions

Town of Occoquan to Route 123 to Belmont Bay Map Reference: Map 6, B5 Description: Town of Occoquan/Rte. 123 - Woodbridge VRE & Belmont Bay PHT segment Length: 1.25 miles (approximately 6,582 feet) Priority: Low Cost: Connections: Benefits: Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information:

VRE Station, Woodbridge

Rt 123, Woodbridge

Pedestrian bridge, Town of Occoquan Page 35 Belmont Bay

Map Reference: Map 6, B6 and Map 7, A1 Description: Secure public access easement over trail segment constructed by developer. Construct connecting trail segment from Woodbridge VRE station to terminus of existing sidewalk on Express Drive; improve/expand signage and repair trail segments as necessary.

Length: 1.25 miles (approximately 6,582 feet) Priority: Medium Cost: Connections: Woodbridge VRE station to Belmont Marina and Occoquan Bay NWR Benefits: Provides connection to parking at Woodbridge VRE station; will provide dedicated public access through Belmont community Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information:

Entrace to Belmont Bay community Existing Path, Belmont Bay

Page 36 Belmont Bay to Occoquan Bay NWR

Map Reference: Map 6, B6 and Map 7, A1 Description: Secure easement from USFWS for trail along northern boundary of property; design and construct trail within designated easement. Length: 1.22 miles (approximately 6,464 feet) Priority: High

Cost: $523,000 Connections: Will connect Belmont Marina and residential community to Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge and Veterans Park. Benefits: Creates designated public access through national wildlife refuge; separated trail from remainder of refuge amenities will allow for varied hours of operation/access. Contact Prince William County Park Authority; US Fish & Wildlife Service Information: National WIldlife Refuge Property

National WIldlife Refuge Property

National WIldlife Refuge Property near Belmont Bay Page 37 Occoquan Bay NWR to Veterans Memorial Park

Map Reference: Map 6, B7 Map 7, A1 Description: Identify location and design trail through park’s Higham Property addition and adjacent County property; improve and widen existing trail and trail bridges within the park. Length: 3,615 feet Priority: New trail sections – high; Enhancements to existing trail – lower Cost: Connections: Connects to Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge trail segments and amenities in Veterans Park, including public parking Benefits: Northernmost segment eliminates need for access through Industrial Park; enhancements will improve the existing trail in this park Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information:

Veterans Park South

Veterans Park Improvements

Map Reference: Map 7, B1 Description: Widen park entrance road to create designated pedestrian connection from end of nature trail to park entrance at Featherstone Road. Length: 1,981 feet Priority: High

Cost: $175,000 Connections: Will connect to amenities in Veterans Park, including public parking; provides designated pedestrian entrance for this regional park. Benefits: Creates a designated pedestrian route where one does not Veterans Park Easement to Wildlife Refuge currently exists; separates pedestrian traffic from vehicular traffic Contact Prince William County Park Authority Page 38 Information: Featherstone Road Map Reference: Map 7, B1 Description: Improve existing sidewalk to meet shared use path design guidelines, including improved railings/barriers at water crossings Length: 2,839 feet Priority: Low

Cost: Connections: Provides connection between Veterans Park and Featherstone Wildlife Refuge. Benefits: Creates a wider trail for improved two-directional bicycle and pedestrian traffic along a narrow street; will improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Contact Prince William County Department of Transportation Information:

Neighborhood adjacent to Wildlife Refuge

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Page 39 Rippon VRE Station Rippon Center Map Reference: Map 7, B2 Map Reference: Map 7, B2 Description: Secure public access easement and crossing of active railroad Description: Trail to be constructed by developer as part of Rippon Center line; agreements needed with VRE and CSX, and possibly with complex. Trail to be constructed as part of development with adjacent gas company; construct trail in identified easement public access easement created/dedicated to Park Authority and construct access onto VRE passenger platform for trail users for PHNST. Length: 150 feet Length: 1,898 feet Priority: Medium Prioirty: Dependent on developer; low Park Authority priority

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Connections: Will connect Featherstone Wildlife Refuge and Rippon VRE Connections: Adjacent to Rippon VRE station and access point for Station which has public parking. Featherstone Wildlife Refuge. Benefits: With available parking, provides formal trailhead for trail and Benefits: This section of trail will be built by private developer and no creates an access point for the Featherstone Wildlife Refuge. public funding is currently requested. Contact Contact Information: Information:

Rippon VRE Station Page 40 Rippon Boulevard (gap only) Rippon Landing Park Map Reference: Map 7, B2 Map Reference: Map 7, B3 Description: Complete missing section of shared use path parallel to Rippon Description: Improve existing trail (natural surface to stone dust trail surface) Boulevard, between Marsh Overlook Drive and Wigeon Way and make connection from Rippon Boulevard shared use path (design, easements and construction). to trail within park Length: 1,877 feet Length: 2,708 feet Priority: Low Park Authority priority; being addressed by PWC Priority: Low Park Authority priority (majority of work to be completed by Transportation PWC Service Authority in conjunction with sewer line repairs) Cost: $750,000 Cost:

Connections: Provides complete connection from Rippon Landing Park and Connections: Connects Rippon Boulevard trail and Rippon Lodge to Julie J. Rippon Lodge to Rippon VRE Station. Metz Wetlands Bank. Benefits: Completes shared use path and trail along Rippon Boulevard. Benefits: Improves an existing trail segment. Contact Prince William County Department of Transportation Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information: Information:

Location of proposed path between Marsh Overlook Drive and Wigeon Way Page 41 Rippon Landing Park to Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank Neabsco Road Map Reference: Map 7, B3 Map Reference: Map 7, B2 Description: Design and construct boardwalk crossing of Neabsco Creek Description: Identify and design appropriate pedestrian crossing of Neabsco Length: 1.05-miles (approximately 5,536 feet) Road, connecting existing trail in Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank to trail along shoulder of Neabsco Road and connection into Priority: High Leesylvania State Park Length: 1,204 feet Cost: Priority: High Connections: Rippon Landing Park and Julie J. Metz Wetlands Bank Benefits: Largest boardwalk section of trail in PWC; opportunity to provide Cost: access in area that is currently inaccessible. Connections: Will connect trails in Julie J. Metz Wetlands bank to trail along Contact Prince William County Park Authority shoulder of Neabsco Road that leads into Leesylvania State Information: Park. Benefits: Clearly defined route for pedestrians; safe crossing of Neabsco Road. Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information:

Site of planned Neabsco Creek boardwalk crossing Proposed Road Crossing/trail extension Metz to Leesylvania State Park

Page 42 Alignment Options for Powells Landing to Prince William Forest Park. The Prince William County Park Authority has identified three different alignments for this section of the trail, connecting the Powells Landing, Port Potomac, Eagles Pointe, Four Seasons, Montclair, and the Prince William Forest entrance at Route 234. The three maps provide the alignment options, followed by brief project summaries.

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Page 44 Prince William County Priority Project Descriptions,Powell’s Landing South

Powell’s Landing Eagle’s Pointe Map Reference: Map 7, C3 Map Reference: Map 7, C3 Description: Need to secure public trail easement through homeowner’s Description: Need to secure proffered trail easement from developer association property and sign route for trail users; need to Length: 3,358 feet consider options to build trail in advance of developer, if allowed by homeowner’s association Priority: Medium Length: 3,358 feet Cost: Priority: High Connections: Jefferson Davis Highway (Rt. 1) to I-95, and west of I-95 to Cost: County-owned property adjacent to the Four Season’s Connections: Leesylvania State Park to planned trail sections on adjacent residential development. County-owned property. Benefits: Proffers provide for dedicated public access. Benefits: Benefits: Public-private partnership to create a route through a Contact Prince William County Park Authority private residential neighborhood; will partially utilize existing trails Information: and sidewalks. Contact Contact Information: Prince William County Park Authority Information:

Port Potomac Four Season’s Map Reference: Map 7, C3 Map Reference: Map 7, C4 Description: Need to secure public trail easement through homeowner’s Description: Design and construct trail segment on County-owned property association property and construct trail. Trail easement and adjacent to residential subdivision construction previously promised by developer, but no action Length: 5,126 feet due to economic decline. Park Authority will build trail if/when easement is secured. Priority: Medium Length: 1.75 miles (approximately 9,261 feet) Cost: Priority: High Connections: Connects to planned trail segments in adjacent residential Cost: developments (i.e. Montclair and Eagle’s Pointe). Connections: Connects Leesylvania State Park to Jefferson Davis Highway Benefits: Property already dedicated to County for this trail segment; (Route 1) provides recreational amenity for adjacent development. Benefits: Potential for public parking at retail/commercial development Contact Prince William County Park Authority within Port Potomac; connections to shared use path along Information: Route 1. Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information:

Page 45 Montclair Locust Shade Park Map Reference: Map 7, C5 Map Reference: Map 7, E7 Description: Secure public trail easement through residential community and Description: Design and construct trail from National Museum of the Marine private golf course; design and construct trail segment within Corps boundary to existing park trails; improve existing trails dedicated easement; large portion of trail to utilize existing within the park as deemed necessary; design and construct sidewalk. trail from park interior to exit point on Russell Road (to be Length: 1.50 miles (approximately 7,739 feet) determined). Priority: Medium Length: 2.17 miles (approximately 11,500 feet) Priority: Low priority. (This alignment has not yet been designated; need Cost: to consider options if trail is located through Quantico National Cemetery.) Connections: Connection in and between Montclair and Four Season’s residential communities, and also a connection to Wall Park and Cost: the shared use path along Rt. 234. Connections: National Museum of the Marine Corps to Prince William County Benefits: The addition of a nature trail along Powell’s Creek for the residents boundary of the adjacent communities; enhanced public access along this corridor. Benefits: Will result in new trail segments that complete southern terminus of trail in Prince William County; benefit for park if new trail Contact Prince William County Park Authority segments are constructed within the park. Information: Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information:

Joplin Road to USMC Museum Map Reference: Map 7, D6 Description: Design and construct trail from Prince William Forest Park (operated by the National Park Service), along the shoulder of Joplin Road, connecting to the shared use path along Jefferson Davis Highway (Rt. 1) and/or to the trail system built on the National Museum of the Marine Corps site. Length: 1.40miles (approximately 7,338 feet) Priority: Low priority. (This alignment has not yet been designated; need to consider option of locating trail west along Joplin Road, through Quantico National Cemetery.) Cost:

Connections: Will connect Prince William Forest Park to National Museum of the Marine Corps and existing shared use path along Route 1. Benefits: Will result in new trail segment that provides safe pedestrian and bicycle access along Joplin Road. Contact Prince William County Park Authority Information: National Museum of the Marine Corps

Page 46 Appendix A: Resources and References

PHNST Program Contacts

Local Government Federal and State Other Trail Experts City of Alexandria Department of Transportation National Park Service Potomac Heritage National East Coast Greenways Scenic Trail Potomac Heritage Trail Program Arlington County Transportation Office Fairfax Trails and Streams U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fairfax County Park Authority Potomac Heritage Trail Association Bureau of Land Management Eastern Lands Division Fairfax County Department of Transportation Prince William County Trails and Streams Prince William Forest Park Fairfax County Planning Office Prince William Trails Council Loudoun County Department of Parks and Recreation George Washington Park Loudoun County Department of Transportation Great Falls Park Prince William County Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Prince William County Park Authority State Resources: Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Virginia Department of Transportation, Northern Regional Groups Region Bicycle Pedestrian Office Northern Virginia Regional Commission Leesylvania State Park Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Mason Neck Regional Park Virginia Department of Forestry and Inland Fisheries

Document notes and references Trail Benefits (pp 8-9) David P. Racca and Amardeep Dhanju, U Delaware, Facilities and Walkable Community Design: Research Project Report for Property Value/Desirability Effects of Synthesis, May 2010 ; Active Living Research, http:// Bowker, The Washington & Old Dominion Trail: An Bike Paths Adjacent to Residential Areas, November www.activelivingresearch.org/files/Synthesis_Shoup- Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, 2006, http://128.175.63.72/projects/DOCUMENTS/ Ewing_March2010.pdf and Economics, 2004,http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ bikepathfinal.pdf recreational_planning/documents/userdems_wod. (Nowak, David J. “Air Pollution Removal by Chicago’s pdf. National Trails Training Partnership, http://www. Urban Forest,” Chicago Urban Forest Ecosystem: americantrails.org/resources/health/index.htm Results of the Chicago Urban Forest Climate Project, Campos Inc., The Great Allegheny Passage Economic USFS, 1994.) [Deb, you may want to substitute the Impact Study (2007–2008), 2008 http://www.atatrail. CDC, Active Environments, http://www.cdc.gov/ above with something from NVRC GI program] org/docs/GAPeconomicImpactStudy200809.pdf. nccdphp/dnpa/physical/health_professionals/active_ environments/trails.html Read more about how greenways work at East Coast Greenway Alliance, Local and Tourism Use of the East Coast Greenway, 2001, http://www. Virginia DCR, Virginia Outdoors Plan, 2007 http://www. greenway.org/pdf/localtourismECG.pdf dcr.virginia.gov/recreational_planning/vop.shtml Economic Impacts of Protection Rivers, Trails, and Greenway Corridors, 1995, http://www.nps.gov/pwro/ rtca/econ_index.htm The Economic Benefits of Open Space, Recreation Page 47 Trail Related Plans

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Open Space Priorities & Opportunities, 2004 – lists Regional Park Authority , prioritizes and assesses specific open space Development and Management Plan for the opportunities; prepared by Alexandria Open Space Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority: Capital Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Virginia, Steering Committee improvement Program: http://www.nvrpa.org/ February 2006. Prepared by NVRC and the National uploads/Files/content/CIP%20handbook(3).pdf Guide to Open Space in Alexandria – summarizes Park Service. http://www.novaregion.org/index. city open space and open space efforts Northern Virginia REgional Park Authority Strategic aspx?nid=299 Plan. http://www.nvrpa.org/uploads/Files/content/ Implementation Plan for the Potomac Heritage Arlington County StrategicPlan.pdf National Scenic Trail in Fairfax County, September 2002. Prepared by NVRC for the Fairfax County Arlington County Comprehensive Plan http://www. Statewide Plans arlingtonva.us/departments/CPHD/planning/plan/ Park Authority. http://www.novaregion.org/index. Virginia DCR, Virginia Outdoors Plan, 2007 http:// CPHDPlanningPlanMain.aspx aspx?nid=299 www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational_planning/vop. shtml Implementation Plan for the Potomac Heritage Public Spaces Master Plan 2005 (previously known as National Scenic Trail in Loudoun County, July Open Space Master Plan) http://www.arlingtonva. NVRC, February 2006, A Development and 2002. Prepared by NVRC for the Loudoun County us/departments/ParksRecreation/forums/ Management Plan for the Potomac Heritage Parks and Recreation Department. http://www. openspace/publicspaces/PublicSpaceMain.aspx National Scenic Trail in Virginia. novaregion.org/index.aspx?nid=299 Fairfax County Implementation Plan for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William County, Fairfax Co. Comprehensive Plan 2007 Edition http:// September 2002. Prepared by NVRC for the Prince www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/comprehensiveplan/ William Park Authority. http://www.novaregion.org/ policyplan/ index.aspx?nid=299 Loudoun County Potomac Trail Council, Corridor Inventory of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, August Loudoun County Revised General Plan. http://www. 2011. loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=327&fmpath=/ A Foundation for Administration, Planning, omp%20Plan. Management and Interpretation of Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Segments and Loudoun County PRCS Strategic Plan 2010-2015. for Coordination among Trail Management Partners: DRAFT. http://www.nps.gov/pohe/ Prince William County parkmgmt/loader.cfm?csModule=security/ 2008 Prince William County Comprehensive Plan, getfile&PageID=152781. Parks, Open Space & Trails Chapter Potomac Heritage NST Interpretive Concept Plan. Prince William County Park Authority Comprehensive http://www.nps.gov/pohe/parkmgmt/planning.htm Plan, 2010 – 2030 City of Alexandria 2002 Implementation Plan for the Potomac Heritage City of Alexandria Master Plan. http://alexandriava. National Scenic Trail in Prince William County gov/planning/info/default.aspx?id=7518 1993 Prince William County Park Authority Alexandria Open Space Plan, 2002, http:// Greenways & Trails Plan alexandriava.gov/uploadedfiles/recreation/info/ OpenSpacePlan.pdf

Page 48 Appendix B: Funding Resources and References Transportation Funding1 motorized recreational trails, and 40% for trails with the greatest number of The Safe Accountable Efficient Transportation Act, (SAFETEA-LU), the most compatible recreational purposes and/or those that provide for innovative recent federal transportation funding law, includes funds for trail construction recreational trail corridor sharing (multiple-use trails). At least 30% of all and improvements. Many programs are managed by state agencies, and in funds must be used for motorized trails. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ Virginia, the Commonwealth Transportation Board is responsible for selecting recreational_planning/trailfnd.shtml 2 many projects for funding. In addition, most granting programs require a 20 • Grant deadlines are generally the end of July. percent match and operate on a reimbursable basis (i.e., after a project is • Project size ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. approved, the organization or agency is required to submit invoices to receive funds). The following programs that could be used to support trail projects: Transit Enhancement Funds: The Federal Transit Agency (FTA) requires that at least 1% of transit expenditures for urbanized areas of more than 200,000 Transportation Enhancements Program (TE): TE activities are projects that, people (known as 5307 formula funds) go to projects that improve access according to the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse to transit services. Many of these projects focus on bicycling and walking. (NTEC), “expand travel choices and enhance the transportation The program in Virginia is administered by the Department of Rail and experience by improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic and environmental Public Transportation, with funds awarded to transit authorities and MPOs; aspects of our transportation infrastructure.” As 10 percent of the Surface Northern Virginia is portioned with DC through MWCOG. In 2009, MWCOG Transportation Program, TE is a large potential source of funding for trail received approximately $13 million. http://www.drpt.virginia.gov/grants/ projects: http://www.virginiadot.org/business/prenhancegrants.asp. pt.asp February. • In Virginia, the application deadline is usually the end of November / Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ): CMAQ is jointly early December. administered nationally by FHWA and the FTA. Funding is available for • Grants range from $50,000 to $1,000,000. both “nonattainment areas” that do not meet federal air quality standards Safe Routes to School (SRTS) The purpose of this program is to improve as well as “maintenance areas” -- former nonattainment areas that are the safety and availability of bicycle and pedestrian facilities to primary now in compliance with air quality standards. CMAQ provides more and middle school students. As with the Recreational Trails Program, state than $8.6 billion to state departments of transportation, MPOs, and transit coordinators are responsible for program management; as of late 2010, agencies for projects that improve air quality. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ though, Virginia lacks a program trainer. http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/ environment/cmaqpgs programs/ted_Rt2_school_pro.asp Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program (TCSP): Administered by FHWA, grants may be awarded to states, MPOs, local • Deadlines for applications are usually in early/late fall. governments, and tribal governments--nonprofit groups may collaborate • Grants range from $12,000 to $500,000. with eligible recipients--to improve the efficiency of the transportation Recreational Trails Program: Managed in Virginia by the Department of system, reduce the impacts of transportation on the environment, reduce Conservation and Recreation (VDCR), the program is very competitive the need for costly future public infrastructure, ensure efficient access and based on guidance from the Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory to jobs, services and centers of trade, and encourage private sector Committee. Funds are provided on a reimbursable basis; may not be used development patterns. Trails are an eligible use of program funds; in FY for planning; and may be used for maintenance and restoration of existing 2008, eight trail projects received a total of $5,365,500 in TCSP funds. trails; development or rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and This discretionary funding source is usually requested through elected linkages; acquisition of necessary easements; associated administrative congressional officials (earmarks). Virginia did not receive funding in 2010. costs; new trails; and educational programs. Funds may be awarded to non-profit organizations, city governments, county governments, or other Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP): FLHP projects promote government entities. Federal program requirements mandate that 30% “recreational travel and tourism, protect and enhance natural resources, of RTP funds be used for motorized recreational trail uses, 30% for non- provide sustained economic development in rural areas, and provide needed transportation access for Native Americans” mostly on federal lands. Trails can fulfill the recreational travel and tourism requirement of the 1 This summary is not comprehensive and has culled information from program. Projects range up to $10,000,000 allocated to U.S. Army Garrison a number of state, federal, and nonprofit sources as of October 2010. One Fort Belvoir in 2010. http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/tip-fs.aspx excellent source of information is the rails to trails website: www.railstotrails.org. Much of this information is from the Rails to Trails website: http://www.railstotrails. National Scenic Byways Program: A discretionary grant program, eligible org/ourwork/trailbuilding/toolbox/informationsummaries/funding_financing.html uses include projects that improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along 2 A governor appointed body to prioritize and allocate projects: http:// the byway corridor for designated FHWA “national scenic byways.” Applications for national byway status are submitted to state departments www.ctb.virginia.gov/ Page 49 of transportation and then forwarded to FHWA in a competitive process. Service dedicated to helping local groups and communities preserve and Virginia hosts five byways: Blue Ridge Parkway, Colonial Parkway, George develop open space, trails and greenways. RTCA is an important resource Washington Memorial Parkway, Journey through Hallowed Ground Byway, center for many trail builders in urban, rural and suburban areas. RTCA supplies and Skyline Drive. Most of the jurisdictions in Northern Virginia host scenic a staff person with extensive experience in community-based conservation byways. http://www.byways.org/learn/program.htm to work with a local group on a project. http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/ • February deadline rtca/index.htm Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL): Administered Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF): This 50/50 matching grant by FTA with the Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service, this program is administered by state agencies in cooperation with the relatively new program (also known as “Transit in the Parks”) funds planning National Park Service. Program funds are intended for the acquisition and and capital expenses for “alternative transportation” in or near national development of outdoor recreation areas; trails are one priority of this parks and public lands. http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/grants_ program. http://www.nps.gov/lwcf/ financing_6106.html Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG): This Department of Park Roads and Parkways Program (PRPP): Jointly administered by FHWA and Energy program was funded for the first time under the American Recovery the National Park Service (NPS), PRPP includes three categories of spending; and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Provides funds to units of local and state gov- Category 3 is dedicated to Alternative Transportation Systems, including trails. ernment, Indian tribes, and territories to develop and implement projects to This program is not a grant program but is meant for use by FHWA and NPS for improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions in projects within parks. http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/ their communities.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/eecbg.html Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG): Providing annual Historic Preservation Funding Sources grants on a formula basis to local governments and states for a wide range American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP).Managed by NPS primarily of community planning initiatives, CDBG monies have been used for trails for conservation purposes. h ttp://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/ for current and trail construction. CDBG projects must be used for activities that benefit guidelines. low- and moderate-income persons, prevent or eliminate slums or blight, and address community development needs having a particular urgency. http:// Preserve America is a 50/50 grant program that will match non-federal funds. www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/ Administered by the NPS and focusing on education and heritage tourism, grants are awarded only to designated Preserve America communities and Urban and Community Forestry (UCF): A program of the USDA Forest Service, state historic preservation offices (SHPOs).ttp://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/ UCF “provides technical, financial, research and educational services to PreserveAmerica/. Trails are a common recipient of Preserve America grants. local government, nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, and tribal governments.” Trails and greenways are a key part of Save America’s Treasures grants only preserve properties and sites listed in the program. http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/program.html the National Register of Historic Places that are of national significance or designated as a National Historic Landmark. http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/ Public Works and Economic Development Program (PWED): One of a treasures/ few investment programs administered by the Economic Development Administration of the US Department of Commerce, PWED is meant to provide Other Federal Funding and Assistance funding for “construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities” that, among other things, can help to “redevelop Brownfield Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Water Trail Program, Chesapeake Bay sites and provide eco-industrial development.”http://www.eda.gov/ Gateways and Watertrails Network (CBGN) financial assistance awards assist InvestmentsGrants/Grant%20Process.xml projects at designated Gateways. The awards require a 1:1 match with eligible non-federal agencies. The awards assist designated Gateways in Brownfield Funding Sources: Brownfield funding remediates areas implementing high-quality public access, stewardship and interpretive and contaminated from years of industrial use. Trails can benefit from federal educational projects that advance Network goals: provide public access to and state funding sources available to remediate brownfield environmental special places and resources within the watershed; help people understand pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency offers funding and financing the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed through its special places and stories; information for brownfield properties. ttp://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_h enhance conservation stewardship and motivate people to support Bay info/index.htm. restoration efforts. http://www.baygateways.net/ • Application deadline in March Wetlands Restoration Funding Sources: • Grants from $10,000 to 250,000 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program is a matching grant • program designed to assist states in the “acquisition, restoration, management Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA): Though not a or enhancement of coastal wetlands.” http://www.fws.gov/coastal/ source of funding, RTCA is a technical assistance arm of the National Park CoastalGrants. States bordering the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico or Great Page 50 Lakes are eligible. Although trails cannot be the primary beneficiary of these National Geographic Conservation Trust Grants funds, the program has been used to work on trail infrastructure. ttp://www.nationalgeographic.com/research/grant/rg2.html Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership, a source of private money for wetlands restoration, http://cwrp.org/ The Federal Appropriations Process Natural Resources Conservation Service of the US Department of Agriculture Congress “earmarks” funding directly to organizations through the 13 offers technical and financial assistance programs to restore and protect appropriations bills it passes each year. Congress cannot spend money natural resources and wildlife. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ without authorization from the committees that have jurisdiction over the various policy areas (such as SAFETEA-LU). Although appropriations U.S. EPA list of federal funding sources for watershed protection. http://cfpub. committees cannot create new programs, they have considerable latitude epa.gov/fedfund/list.cfm in deciding where the money is spent within those existing programs. Through USDA Rural Information Center Guide to Funding sources http://www.nal.usda. the appropriations process, members may gather enough votes to specify gov/ric/ricpubs/funding/fundguide.htm that a specific sum of money be spent for a specific purpose (earmark) within a larger appropriations bill. Other programs: Appropriations Schedule: Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program is designed to stimulate the creation of tourism marketing initiatives throughout the Com- October - December: Project Development monwealth. The program supports only those marketing efforts undertaken Determine projects are best suited for a federal appropriations funding by partnerships constituted by three or more Local and regional tourism des- strategy. Requires planning leaders and community supporters to prioritize tinations, marketing organizations, museums, state and local attractions, busi- and recommend projects. Members of Congress act on requests and issues nesses, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations. on behalf of their constituents. Two tiers for funding: tier 1: Up to $5,000, maximum award of $5,000 with a 1:1 January - April: Submission of Requests to Congress match required; tier $5,001 to $25,000 a 2:1 match required (two dollars from Once the project(s) is identified, the next step is to complete all required partners matched by one dollar from VTC). www.vatc.org. forms, letters and paperwork required for submission to congressional • Application due by January 5. However, in order to be considered for delegations office(s), including a letter to congressional members requesting funding, applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to August 30. funding and a project description. Virginia Community Capital http://www.vacommunitycapital.org May - June: Initial Committee Hearings The House Appropriations process occurs between the middle of May and Virginia Office of Community Capacity Building Non-Profit Funding Search early June, voting on appropriations bills in July. After House action, the Request http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/CommunityCapacityBuilding/PDFs/ Senate considers appropriations bills in July. FundingRequestForm.pdf September - October: Final Conference Committee Hearings Virginia Small Business Financing Authority http://www.dba.state.va.us/fi- After the traditional August recess, final consideration of spending bills – nancing_business.shtml appropriations bills – In “conference committees” – meetings between House Virginia Enterprise Zone www.dhcd.virginia.gov/EZones members and Senators to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate-passed bills. Center for Community Development, Inc. http://www.ccdi-va.net November - December: Grant Release Private Resources If the President signs the bill containing the congressional set aside into law, funds are disbursed through a grant release process. This process varies by Healthy Youth anti obesity grants, include funding for trail planning. http:// agency and requires award recipients to work with program agency officials www.healthyyouthva.org/funding.asp, to release funding approved by Congress or federal agency. • August Deadline, • Smaller grants up to $60,000. National Park Foundation: http://www.nps.gov/partnerships/NPF_grants_and_ prgs.htm • Grants up to $10,000 Rails to Trails Clearinghouse: http://www.railstotrails.org/ourwork/trailbuilding/ toolbox/index.htm American Trails Clearinghouse Resources for planning and construction, news items: http://www.americantrails.org/resources/funding/index.html Page 51 Appendix C: Map Explanation

Purpose: The Gap Document Maps feature the locations of project sites that are identified gaps of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail across the Northern Virginia landscape, along with features that give context to support the completion of the projects.

This map may serve as a reference for park and trail planners to depict the location of PHNST project sites, as well as additional PHNST needs across the Northern Virginia region. It may be used to help prioritize projects, based on unique or multiple benefits to the trail system as a whole. Data: Layer Source Source Year Overlay Layers Project Sites NVRC 2011 Non-Motorized Boat Ramps NPS 2011 Submap Frames NVRC 2011 Trails • PHNST NPS 2009 o Existing, Planned, Gap – as identified by NPS • Local, Regional, State, Interstate Modified NPS Layer 2009 Trails Modified NPS Layer 2009 • Cross County Trail Modified NPS Layer 2009 • Water Trail Historic Sites NVRC Non-motorized Boat Access NPS, NVRC 2011 Potomac River Modified ESRI base data 2011

Property Type Layers created by NVRC various • Open Space and utilizing Virginia DCR - DNR Easements Data and local data • Local Parks, Regional Parks, sources State Parks • Department of Defense • National Park Service • National Wildlife Refuge

Transit • Primary and Secondary VDOT 2008 Roads VGIN 2002 • Railroads

Page 52 Appendix D: Trail Construction Cost Estimate Methodology and Background NVRC contracted with Paciulli, Simmons & of-way and/or easement acquisition costs were not resource protection areas, site topography, Associates, Ltd1, to develop cost estimates for considered and are not provided as part of the cost heritage and archeological features, evaluation selected projects within the Northern Virginia estimate methodology. and confirmation of trail design standards, Corridor. This section outlines the PSA approach to Development of the cost estimate methodology for typical sections and attributes, stream crossings, developing trail project estimates. the priority projects contained in the Corridor Analysis bridges, and major storm drainage features, Construction costs for the priority projects listed generally includes the following work tasks. soils mapping, trail connections to intersecting in this report are derived primarily from standards roads and public right of way, and accessibility and specifications contained in the National Park 1. Review of available information provided restrictions. Data obtained or provided by others Service Cost Estimating Requirements Handbook by Owner/Participating Agency/Land is used in developing project memoranda. dated February 2011 for Class C Construction Management Staff, including Cost Estimates. The level of design detail used for • G.I.S. project data available for use in 5. Confirmation of all jurisdictional requirements for the basis of the estimates is consistent with Pre- preparation of project deliverables each project relative to design, construction, Design (PD) Submittal documents, and is further • Previous concept or preliminary design and/ project approvals and permitting. supplemented by field investigation and research or construction documents for various trail for each project, from a variety of Geographic segments in each jurisdiction 6. Edit and update individual project base Information System (G.I.S.) database resources and • Prior project budget estimates or schedule of mapping from information obtained above information provided by the assigned Potomac values prepared for recently constructed trail for individual priority projects selected by the Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) Land segments Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) Managers in each jurisdiction applicable to each • Aerial Photographic Imagery and National Park Service (NPS). Base maps to trail project segment. be used in subsequent phase for development Cost factors considered in the Class C construction 2. Consolidation of information from other sources of project estimates, concept plans and cost estimate include specific project locations, including, but not limited to County & Municipal diagrams, and quantity take-offs. Base map remoteness, design contingencies, construction G.I.S. mapping, National Park Service records, deliverables will be prepared from G.I.S. data contract general conditions, overhead, and profit. local and regional park authority records, VDOT and aerial photographic imagery provided by All project priority trail segments estimated used right-of-way plans, Comprehensive Trail Master the Land Managers in each jurisdiction. a standard design-bid-build contracting method Plan documents from the various Northern adjustment factor. Individual priority projects were Virginia jurisdictions, military base records and 7. Upon completion of the field investigation estimated as stand-alone projects, and packaging plans from Quantico and Ft. Belvoir, site or phase, project documentation, confirmation of multiple priority projects in each jurisdiction was subdivision plans showing portions of proffered of typical trail sections, other construction and not considered. Any other type of contracting trail construction components associated jurisdictional requirements and special provisions, method used for the construction of the priority with private development plans, jurisdictional the individual project quantity take-offs and projects should provide a contracting method land records, available archeological and construction unit costs were developed. Project adjustment factor appropriately. An inflation environmental documentation and available memoranda noting significant features and escalation factor used for the projects estimated is utility records. planning and design assumptions used in the included in the project contingency and would need development of the cost estimate methodology, to be adjusted if project design and construction is 3. Coordination with project stakeholders including along with updated GIS base mapping are delayed two years beyond the date of this report. the Northern Virginia Regional Commission provided for reference. Based on the conceptual level of design detail, right- (NVRC) / Land Manager/Participating Locality/ National Park Service (NPS) project kick-off meeting and site visit(s).

1 Paciulli, Simmons & Associates, Ltd. 4. Compilation of project data obtained 11212 Waples Mill Road, Suite 100 from available records above and prepare preliminary outline of individual project Fairfax, VA 22030 features including right-of way assessment, Phone: 703.934.0900 x-104 ~ Fax: 703.934.9787 environmental documentation, evaluation of www.psaltd.com flood hazard and wetlands encroachment,

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C l o s i n g t h e G a p s i n t h e P o t o m a c H e r i t a g e N a t i o n a l S c e n i c T r a i l

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M a y 4, 2011 WORKSHOP AGENDA

9:15 – 10:00 SIGN IN 10:00 – 10:30 WELCOME Overview of the Workshop Aimee Vosper, Northern Virginia Regional Commission The Honorable Frank Principi, Woodbridge District Supervisor, Prince William County 10:30 – Noon COMPLETING THE TRAIL NETWORK IN SOUTHERN FAIRFAX AND PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTIES Overview of the Trail Concept Don Briggs, National Park Service Connecting Our Commonwealth… Jennifer Wampler, Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Results of Trail corridor analysis… Debbie Spiliotopoulos, Northern Virginia Regional Commission 60-second updates: Liz Cronauer, Fairfax County Park Authority Charlie Strunk, Fairfax Dept. Public Works Jack Van Dop, Federal Highway Administration Jay Ellington, Prince William County Park Authority others? Related Projects, Programs and Initiatives: Joe DiBello, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail David Brickley, East Coast Greenway Alliance Brendan Hanafin, Heritage Tourism in Prince William County Rick Cochran, National Museum of the Marine Corps Jennifer Wampler, VDCR (Virginia Outdoors Plan) Noon - 12:30 LUNCH 12:30 - 1:30 IDENTIFY ACTIONS Mount Vernon Occoquan/Woodbridge Dumfries 1:45-2:00 BREAK 2:00-2:45 SUMMARY

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First Name Last Name Organization/Affiliation First Name Last Name Organization/Affiliation Debbie Andrew Prince William Park Authority Jeff McCusker USDOI-BLM Daniel Biggs Toole Design Group David McGettigan Prince William County Planning Office David Brickley Prince William Trails Council William Niedringhaus Potomac Heritage Trail Assoc. Donald Briggs National Park Service Earnie Porta Mayor, Town of Occoquan Peter Christensen Fairfax County Trails & Sidewalk Committee Frank Principi Woodbridge District Supervisor Rick Cochran National Museum of the Marine Corps Kate Rudacille NVRPA Liz Cronauer Fairfax County Park Authority Debbie Spiliotopoulos NVRC John "Bud" Cunnally PATC-District Manager for Greater Manassas Charlie Strunk Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation Collin Davenport Rep. Gerry Connolly Mike Tutor Woodbridge Magisterial District Barbara DeChene Woodbridge District Zoe Vitter Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition Michael DePue PWC Park Authority Aimee Vosper NVRC Joe DiBello National Park Service Jennifer Wampler State Agency Patrick Durany Neabsco District Supervisor, representing Greg Weiler US Fish and Wildlife Service Supervisor John Jenkins Jay Ellington PWC Park Authority Cindy Engelhart VDOT Michael Farrell Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Bill Ference Town of Leesburg Charles Grymes Prince William Conservation Alliance David Hayes National Park Service Jeffrey Hermann Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation Franklin Holley Southern Maryland RC&D/So MD PHNST Steve Hundley Marine Corps Base Quantico, Installation & Environment Division Cheryl Kelly National Capital Planning Commission Ryan Kimberley Federal Highway Administration Elizabeth Kimmerly Marine Corps Base, Quantico Samantha Kinzer NVRC Tod Kolankiewicz Paciulli, Simmons & Associates, Ltd.

Ursula Lemanski National Park Service, RTCA George Liffert NPS - Prince William Forest Park Jess Lowry Virginia State Park, Mason Neck

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