Biker safety on the W&OD Trail and Mount Vernon Trail
W&OD Trail patrol member visits Thursday Farmers Market in Herndon, just down the street from the Landau Law Shop
While visiting the Herndon Thursday morning Farmers Market down the street from our buildings, I spotted a cyclist in a yellow “Trail Patrol” outfit. While I and others from the Landau Law Shop had helped to clean the trail and volunteered as course marshals for running and bicycling events on this wonderful path, I did not know that there were official “Trail Patrol” members, as well as the Herndon police, on 2 wheels !
Neal was kind enough to share with me “W&OD Trail Rules and Guidelines” on cards in English and Spanish, so that I could help educate Trail users and continue to promote rider, runner, skater, cross country skier, roller blader, skate boarder and walker safety on this Northern Virginia Regional Park path. Because we represent injured athletes, victims of car crashes, disabled cyclists and battered bikers, at ABRAMS LANDAU we see the devastation unsafe driving and cycling can cause. Following up last week’s “ringing the bell for safety,” I intend to have these cards at the Reston Bike Club ride sign up table tonight ! In addition to Trail clean up and sponsorship, the Friends of the W&OD have programs and personnel serving Northern Virginia. You can reach the W&OD Trail office at WOD@NVRPA.org or (703-729-0596)
