Learn about TRAIL757, a long-distance multi-use trail, that will seamlessly connect the Hampton Roads region to Richmond!
WTS Hampton Roads Chapter is proud to host the TRAIL 757: A Major Step Forward luncheon with Pavithra Parthasarathi, Deputy Executive Director at HRTPO!
Join us at HRTPO in Chesapeake on April 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM for an exciting presentation and lunch. Learn about the latest project updates and network with your fellow transportation peers.
ABOUT TRAIL 757:
Through a partnership between the Tidewater Trails Alliance and the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, a major expansion is underway that will bring the Virginia Capital Trail into the City of Williamsburg - strengthening regional connectivity, enhancing access to safe active transportation, and laying the foundation for the future TRAIL757 network.
This expansion will be led by the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation through dedicated staff support, community involvement, collaboration with municipal partners, and ongoing advocacy efforts.
The project will add about 7.5 miles of new trail, running from Jamestown High School to South England Street in Colonial Williamsburg.
Branded as an official extension of the Virginia Capital Trail, this initiative represents a $25–$33 million investment in healthier, more connected communities — and brings us one step closer to realizing the TRAIL757 vision.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
- Location: 723 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Lunch will be provided
One PDH offered for complete attendance and participation. Don't miss out on this great event - register today!
About the Speaker:
Pavithra Parthasarathi serves as the deputy executive director at the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), where she directs the agency’s transportation planning activities.
She oversees the integration of policy, funding, innovation, and operational components of the TPO’s multi-modal initiatives, working closely with local jurisdictions and stakeholders.
With over 20 years of experience, her expertise includes transportation planning, travel demand modeling, toll revenue forecasting, and travel behavior analysis.
Before joining HRTPO, she worked at the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) in Seattle, Washington, helping develop the Regional Transportation Plan. She also has private sector experience from CDM Smith in New Haven, Connecticut, and URS (now AECOM) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Parthasarathi earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed Professional Engineer. She is an active WTS Member and previously served as the Treasurer of the chapter.