The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) is an 8-mile trail that runs from Union Station in the District of Columbia to Silver Spring in Maryland. Following the Metropolitan Branch Line of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the trail passes through numerous vibrant and historic neighborhoods as well as connecting to the National Mall. The MBT is an important transportation route providing connections to homes, work and play as well as access to seven Metro stations. Current plans include connections to the area’s trail network such as the Capital Crescent Trail, Anacostia Trails System, and integration into the East Coast Greenway.

Updates

The Environmental Assessment (EA) required to continue the sections of the Met Branch Trail from Fort Totten to Takoma (and including the Prince George’s Connector) is now available for public comment. Click here to review and send your comments (which must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2010).

02/01/2011 I am comfortable with making adjustments to the MBT site, now that I have all my concerns met. The updates all have excerpt text because they are important and should all be seen on the homepage. However, the homepage only allows the latest six (6) updates to show.

5/3/10 The trail is now open from Franklin Street to New York Ave. with access points to neighborhoods at Franklin Street, to New York Ave. > More text

3/29/10 Almost complete! The section of the MBT currently under construction (New York Ave. to Franklin Street) is scheduled to be completed by the first of May. >

10/16/09 The trail from New York Ave. to Franklin Street is currently under construction. The segment from Franklin Street to the Rhode Island Shopping Center >

8/6/09 DC’s young people and public artists are transforming the Metropolitan Branch Trail into a fine art space. This summer, 45 young people >

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