DMV Spotlight on 9-28-25 shines a light on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Virginial. Guest, Sonya Breehey, with the Coalition for Smarter Growth is sounding the alarm after trees were abruptly clear cut along a 4 mile stretch of the popular trail by Dominion Energy. Breehey notes the action with alarm following a past cooperative relationship with the energy giant and NOVA Parks which owns and operates the 45 mile green oasis that stretches from Arlington to Purcellville, VA.

Breehey acknowledges the easement maintained by Dominion, she expressed concern about the lack of coordination with NOVA Parks and fears future clear cutting along the beloved trail. Breehey is also sounding the alarm on a potential commuter rail through the corridor and points out while the Coalition for Smarter Growth is supportive of mass transit in general, it opposes the location.

Learn More: https://www.smartergrowth.net/virginia/