Posts by Brett Young — Guest Contributor

Brett Young has lived in Chicago and Los Angeles, and has been a resident of Washington, DC for eight years. By day, he is a IT contractor for the federal government. He has become fascinated by how effective cycling can move residents over great distances while avoiding traffic. He feels that there are many great projects waiting to be built in DC to improve the region.

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  This former trolley line is close to becoming a walking and biking trail from the Palisades to Georgetown

  BicyclingBy Brett Young (Guest Contributor) March 6, 2019 101

  Five years ago, I began a mission to restore the Foundry Branch Bridge in Georgetown and turn the Palisades Trolley Trail into a path for people biking, scooting, and walking. Now, with the help of a variety of organizations and individuals, we're close to the finish line.  Keep reading…

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  A former trolley line could become a walking and biking trail from the Palisades to Georgetown

  BicyclingBy Brett Young (Guest Contributor) June 4, 2014 288

  During DC’s streetcar era, the Glen Echo line ran from Georgetown to Glen Echo Park along a path through the Palisades. But for 52 years, this land has lain dormant. It could turn into a trail to get people on foot and bike between these neighborhoods.   Keep reading…