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2	Introduction The Renaissance Plan citizen survey found that trail development is among the highest priorities for Dallas citizens. The Renaissance Plan recommends the implementation of a regional trail network throughout the city.
3	Editorial
4	Methodology During the Renaissance Plan process, planners utilized the broadly focused Dallas County Trail Plan and the North Central Texas Council of Government’s Veloweb to suggest a preliminary network of trails through the city. During the Summer of 2003, utilizing a Landscape Architect intern from Texas Tech staff documented and mapped each proposed and existing trail corridor. This documentation helped to identify engineering and design challenges and were used to develop a preliminary cost estimate for each trail.
5	Methodology
6	Trail Classifications Major Trails Major Linear Trails Major Loop Trails Major Nature Trails Neighborhood Trails
7	Classification Major Trails City-wide assets marketed as regional attractions At least one mile in length Typically a minimum of 12-foot width
8	Classification Major Linear Trails Connect multiple parks, greenbelts, schools, neighborhoods, employment centers, entertainment districts and transit centers. Essential in promoting alternative modes of transportation and improving air quality.
9	Classification Major Loop Trials Located wholly within metropolitan, regional and community parks. Provide multiple recreation and exercise opportunities while linking amenities within the park.
10	Classification Major Nature Trials Natural-surfaced trails, located within major greenbelts or natural areas. Provide opportunities for environmental education and contemplative seclusion in a natural setting.
11	Major Trails
12	Classification Neighborhood Park Trails Considered a neighborhood amenity Typically located wholly within community and neighborhood parks Less than one mile in length Can be linear, loop or nature trail Typically no wider than 8 feet Analysis and planning occurs within the individual park development plan
13	Neighborhood Trails
14	Inventory of Existing Trails Existing Major Linear Trails: 28.8 miles Existing Major Loop Trails: 20.1 miles Existing Major Nature Trails: 22.8 miles Existing Neighborhood Trails: 13.8 miles Total Existing Trails: 85.5 miles Additional proposed trails: 144.0 miles Plan total: 229.5 miles
15	Benchmark Comparison
16	Trail Rights-of-Way City owned rights-of-way Located wholly within city owned property such as city parks, greenbelts, creek corridors and streets
17	Trail Rights-of-Way TXU and DART rights-of-way Utility and railroad corridors are the most common types of right-of-way that are not owned by the city TXU and DART have demonstrated their willingness to allow the usage of their properties for public trail use
18	Trail Rights-of-Way Acquisition In some cases, it may be necessary to acquire fee simple title to a proposed trail corridor in order to preserve the corridor from future development that may render a proposed trail project impossible.
19	Implementation Estimated unfunded need: Major Linear Trails $153.6 m Major Loop Trails $14.0 m Major Nature Trails $1.0 m Neighborhood trails (not estimated included in individual Park Development Plans) Total $168.6 m
20	Implementation Bond Program 2003 Bond Program provided approximately $6.8 million for approximately 15 miles of trails and trail improvements
21	Implementation Grants The 2003 Bond Program has leveraged an additional $5.1 million through various grant programs Statewide Transportation Enhancement Katy Trail Santa Fe Trail (Veloway) Dallas County Parks and Open Space Program Kiestwood Trail White Rock Lake Loop Trail (Pedestrian Bridge) Collin County Parks and Open Space Grant Preston Ridge Trail – Phase II
22	Implementation Partnerships Friends of the Katy Trail Provided funding for various improvements including a new entrance ramp at Reverchon Park and “Davids Way” Plaza Friends of Old Trinity Trail Funded the old Trinity Trail Master Plan Friends of the Cottonwood Trail Manages the “Make ends Meet” campaign for the completion of the Cottonwood Trail
23	Trail Advocacy Groups and Partners Bachman Lake Park Loop Trail Bachman Lake Park Foundation Edward Malinoski, Director 214-526-2168 www.bachmanlake.org L.B. Houston Nature Trails Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) Cindy Bradley, President 214-802-1103 www.dorba.org Cedar Ridge Preserve Nature Trails Dallas County Audubon Society, Inc. DBA Audubon Dallas 972-293-5150-Information Line 972-839-6728-Manager www.audubondallas.org
24	Trail Advocacy Groups and Partners Cottonwood Trail “Make Ends Meet” Campaign Texas Instruments, Inc. Liz Moyer, Public Affairs Manager 972-882-2395 www.cottonwoodtrail.org Katy Trail Friends of the Katy Trail Eric Van Steenburg, Executive Director 214-303-1180 www.katytraildallas.org Old Trinity Trail Friends of the Old Trinity Trail (“FOOTT”) Mike Kutner, President 214-748-3688 www.oldtrinitytrail.org
25	Trail Advocacy Groups and Partners Preston Ridge Trail Friends of the Preston Ridge Trail Cori Pratt, President 972-770-0436 www.prestonridgetrail.org Valley View Park Nature Trails Boy Scout Troop #570 Douglas Hogan, Troop Leader 972-386-5464 White Rock Lake Park Loop Trail For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) Rich Cassey 972-622-7283 www.whiterocklake.org
26	Example: Kiestwood Trail Located primarily in a Texas Utilities (TXU) utility right-of-way in central Oak Cliff, the Kiestwood Trail will connect Kiest Park to the Kiestwood neighborhood. Access from Doris Berry Park to the trail will be available via sidewalk/street access on Cockrell Hill Road. The Kiestwood trail will connect directly with a proposed segment of the Five Mile Creek Trail and will connect via sidewalk/street to the Southwest Dallas Trail. Total Planned Length: 18,500 Linear Feet (3.5 miles) Total Current Length: 0 Linear Feet Percent Complete: 0% Surface: Concrete Width: 12 Feet Right-of-Way Status: A license agreement with TXU will be required. Unfunded Need: N/A Advocacy/Partnership: Dallas County Open Space Program and the City of Dallas Public Works and Transportation Department is providing funding for design and construction.
27	Example: Kiestwood Trail
28	Example: Cottonbelt Trail
29	Example: Cottonbelt Trail
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