MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington, NOVA Parks Host E-Moto Trail Safety Events

What: NOVA Parks and representatives from Arlington County will announce free E-Moto Trail Safety Engagement Events. 

In an effort to increase e-Moto awareness and enhance safety along all trails in Arlington County, including NOVA Parks’ Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD Park) and its trail, representatives will share information about the safe use of electric mobility devices as well as state and local regulations at multiple sites.    

Why: This announcement and partnership follow a recent increase in the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motos on Arlington’s trail network, accompanied by a rise in crashes and safety concerns involving higher-speed devices.  

When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 10-10:30 a.m. 

Where: W&OD Trail and Columbia Pike Intersection (Glencarlyn Park seating area).

Parking is available at Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22204) 

Attending:  

• Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti
• NOVA Parks Executive Director Justin Wilson
• Arlington County Department of Environmental Services Chief Deputy Director Dan Nabors
• Arlington County Transportation Program Manager Christine Baker

About NOVA Parks’ Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD Park) 

W&OD Park is one of 37 parks operated by NOVA Parks across three counties and three cities — Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Fairfax. The park contains a 45-mile paved trail along the former roadbed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad that extends between Shirlington in Arlington County and Purcellville in Loudoun County. The trail offers a unique recreation amenity and natural space that serves more than two million users per year. 

About Arlington County’s Vision Zero Action Plan 

The Vision Zero Action Plan outlines a set of actions that Arlington County and its partners will take to work toward the goal of eliminating severe injuries and fatalities in our transportation network by 2030, while ensuring safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. Find more information on the Vision Zero webpage, including maps and safety data, safety project implementation, and community engagement.