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Washington & Old Dominion Trail Lighting
Washington & Old Dominion Trail Lighting project information from Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Project No. 25201)
Project Start Date: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2029
Project Manager: Doug Wagner 703-771-6671
Project Description: Development of conceptual design plans for the addition of pedestrian-scale lights along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail from Catoctin Circle SE at the car wash to Catoctin Circle SW at Loudoun County High School. The project will include the extension of W&OD Trail operations from sunset to until 9pm or 10pm at night, thus legitimizing a route along the trail after sunset for bicycles and pedestrians to travel within, and immediately surrounding, the downtown area.
Project Documents:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Watch the May 4, 2024 meeting
- Watch the November 14, 2024 meeting
- View the W&OD Trail Lighting Project powerpoint
- Roll Plots - see the presentation slide 18 for reference on the section letters
Project Contracts:
- Design - Rinker Design Associates (RDA)
Project Updates: As of June 12, 2026 – The Town of Leesburg would like to thank everyone who participated in the survey on light temperature preferences following the lighting demonstration installed in Raflo Park. After reviewing the results, Light B (2,700K bulb) received the most votes as the preferred light temperature.
We appreciate the time and input from all who took part in the voting process.
Once Town staff confirms the next steps for this project, the information will be posted to this webpage.
With the recent adoption of the Six-Year Capital Improvements Program, the trail lighting project has been divided into two phases. Phase One will run from Catoctin Circle SE to South King Street. Phase Two will move forward at a later date following additional investigation and public outreach. The project was originally planned to extend from Catoctin Circle SE (near the car wash) to Catoctin Circle SW (near Loudoun County High School).