Update on Trinity Trails Presented by: Richard Zavala, Director Park and Recreation Department February 7, 2017
Overview Provide review of trail planning and development along the main stem Trinity River Corridor and neighborhood connections Review current trail projects Provide an update on measures taken to address trail congestion and safety 2
FORT WORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT Trails Developed in the 1970s (4.0 Miles) Trinity Park Overton & Foster Parks 3
FORT WORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 4
FORT WORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 5
FORT WORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 6
FORT WORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 7
FORT WORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT 1970s 2010s (47 Miles) In Design 2009 STEP Funded Trail 2012 STEP Funded Trail Lake Worth Trail 2016 CMAQ Planned unfunded 8
Current Project: Neighborhood Transportation Connections for Pedestrians and Bicycles (2009 STEP) Description: 1. Oakland Bike Lanes and Sidewalks 2. Westcreek Boulevard Trail 3. Riverpark Trailhead 4. Quanah Parker Park to Handley Ederville Road Trail 5. Mistletoe Heights Connection Funding: 2 $4,416,100 2009 STEP $2,085,455 Local Funding 9 $6,501,555 Total 3 5 1 4
Current Project: Quanah Parker Park to Handley Ederville Road Trail Description: 2.13 miles of off street trail Access across the Trinity River by a low water crossing Construction: January 2017 to July 2017 Funding: $2,950,000 10
Current Project: Mistletoe Heights Pedestrian Bridge Description: Bicycle/Pedestrian bridge spanning the Clear Fork of the Trinity River Trail connection from the Mistletoe Heights neighborhood Construction: January 2017 - July 2017 Funding: $1,290,000 11
Current Project: Clear Fork - East Bank Extension Description:.5 miles of off street trail 10 wide trails and retaining walls Access to Vickery Avenue Construction: February 2017 - August 2017 Funding: $2,156,000 2012 STEP $1,500,000 Local $3,656,000 Total 12
Current Project: Arcadia Trail Connection Description: 500 LF - 8 wide trail 50 LF - 8 wide, Corten steel pedestrian bridge Connection to the trail system in Watauga and Haltom City Schedule: Pending execution of TPWD Grant Agreement Funding: $131,264 TPWD Grant $100,000 Local $231,264 TOTAL 13
Current Project: Lake Worth Trail Phase 1 Description: 5.6 miles of off street trail 8 wide concrete trails, bridge and water crossings Two trailheads parking areas at Arrow S. Park and Marion Sansom Park Construction: June 2017 June 2018 Funding: $6,268,400 (Lake Worth related gas revenue) 14
Current Project: Centreport Trail Description: 1.8 miles 10 wide trail Connects the future AA headquarters to the Centreport TRE Station Connects to Arlington s river trail system Construction: May 2018 January 2020 Funding: $2,080,000 TXDOT(CMAQ) $ 520,000 Local $2,600,000 TOTAL 15
Future Trail Development Trail Gaps 1. Buck Sansom Marine Creek Lake 2. Fort Worth Watauga Connection 3. Sycamore Creek Connection Trail Extensions 4. Alliance Gateway Extension 5. Walsh Ranch Extension 6. Bomber Spur Trail 7. Carter Park Extension 8. Lake Arlington 9. Southwest Trail Extension 16
Regional Veloweb 17
TRV - Neighborhood & Recreational Enhancement Plan Update of the Trinity River Master Plan adopted in 2003 10 year action plan that prioritizes capital improvements Establishes design guidelines and standards for trails and trail related facilities Identifies partners and funding opportunities 18
Trinity River Strategic Plan Purpose: Create a vision and implementation strategy for making the Trinity River a world-class recreational and natural amenity, and an economic development catalyst. Common themes from stakeholder meetings: 1. Connectivity 2. Development 3. Safety 4. Partnership 19
Trail Gap Study Identify gaps in the trail system Prepare alignment concepts Identify land ownership Prepare preliminary cost estimates Provide recommended prioritization 20
Active Transportation Plan Coordinated implementation strategy for planning and prioritizing on-street and offstreet transportation improvements for people who walk and bike. Update: Walk Fort Worth plan Update: Bike Fort Worth plan New: Trail Master Plan Coordination: Transit Master Plan Partnership with NCTCOG, project managed and funded through NCTCOG $250,000; City match $215,000 21
Summary of Trail Planning Regional Veloweb Active Transportation Plan Trinity River Strategic Plan / NREP Trail Gap Study 22
Trail Development Partners Streams and Valleys, Inc. Tarrant Regional Water District North Central Texas Council of Governments Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Department of Transportation Cities of Benbrook, Haltom City, Watauga, Arlington, Keller and Grand Prairie, River Oaks Tarrant County Citizens of Fort Worth 23
Trail Congestion Management A meeting was conducted with key trail stakeholders to develop recommendations to minimize trail congestion. Specific areas addressed included: Signage/Educational Congestion Management Social Media Trail Safety Program 24
Recommendations Trail Safety Measures Striping blind corners Installing signage notifying trail users of speed limits and high speed areas Mirrors placed in strategic areas 911 Signs 25
Congestion & Public Information Certified/Standardized Routes Incentivize use of alternate locations Limit timeframes for walks/runs Coordination between trail managers Signs placed ahead of events notifying trail users of congestion 26
Congestion & Public Information Social Media TRWD Interactive Trail Map 27
Update on Trinity Trails Presented by: Richard Zavala, Director Park and Recreation Department February 7, 2017