Rhode Island Avenue
Trolley Trail
Prince George's County, Maryland
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College Park
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Riverdale Park
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Hyattsville
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College Park
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Riverdale Park
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Hyattsville
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The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail (RIATT) is a 3.8-mile-long paved walking, running, biking, rolling, and scooting trail that links the communities of Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, and College Park; and borders Edmonston, University Park and Berwyn Heights. The paved trail is on the former path of streetcar Number 82 from Washington, DC to Laurel, Maryland. Now as a popular commuter and recreational trail, the historic trolley line continues to connect communities. Efforts are underway to extend the Trolley Trail south to Washington, DC through North Brentwood, Brentwood, and Mt. Rainier along U.S. Route 1.
Safety
The Trolley Trail is open from dawn to dusk. Trails are shared recreation amenities and are accessed by a variety of users at the same time. Users should always be aware of their surroundings. The trail crosses busy streets at several intersections.
Please be courteous to all users, and remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way. Pedestrians have the right-of-way. Stay to the right. Riders, skaters, rollers, and scooters should signal when passing on the left.
Maryland law requires all bicyclists under the age of 16 to wear a bicycle safety helmet when riding on public property this includes roadways, trails, and sidewalks.
In the case of an emergency, dial 911. Several law enforcement agencies monitor various sections of the Trail.
Sites
There are many parks, murals and sculptures, and businesses along the trail.
Bike shops include Arrow Bicycle, College Park Bicycles, and Proteus Bicycles & Brews.
Hyattsville CDC keeps a database and geo-coded map of public art on and near the trail.
Along the Trolley Trail extension in Hyattsville, be sure to check out Melrose Skate Park, Shortcake Bakery, Maryland Meadworks, Art Works Now, Pizza Paradiso, Streetcar 82 Brewing Co., and Artist & Craftsman Supply ~ better yet, use the Trolley Trail Passport to explore and win swag!
And here's a great regional primer to the neighborhoods along the Trolley Trail that was featured in The Washingtonian.
About
Maintenance of the Trolley Trail is a collaborative effort between five property owners including the City of Hyattsville, Town of Riverdale Park, and City of College Park. With the owners, three regional non-profit partners, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, College Park City-University Partnership, and Hyattsville Community Development Corporation, work to enhance, program, and promote the trail for commuting and recreation.