Public Comments for: HB1402 - Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail; State Trails Office to include in Statewide Trails Plan.
Last Name: Rodriguez
Locality: County
I encourage support and passage of this bill for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST). I also support sustainable, natural surface, multi-use, public trails throughout the State of Virginia.
End of Comments
Please support HB1402. The attachment describes our volunteer 501c3 group, Potomac Heritage Trail Association, and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST), recognized by Congress for its outstanding beauty and rich heritage. It summarizes (with links) recent advocacy by Virginia's US Senators and Representatives, and by various County governments and volunteer groups. It cites a 2023 study by NPS and Northern Virginia Regional Commission showing the PHNST economic benefits are $494 million every year.