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August 30, 2010
Open Space History
Early 90’s – Maguire Partner installed 2 miles of private trails, Solana complex
1992- Town comprehensive plan was adopted which included open space map
1999- Town adopted the current open space plan
1999 – Glenwyck Farms dedicated 13 acres of open space
2001 – Discoveryland (Vaquero) installed 1.5 miles of trail including pedestrian
underpass
2001-Gregory G. Kuelbs deposited 75K in escrow to connect future trails
2002- Fidelity installed 2 mile of privet trails
2002– Chrysler Financial installed .5 miles of trail
2009-Terra Bella installed 1 miles which connected Solana to Terra Bella and
Glenwyck Farms; 22 acres of public open space
2009- Town applied for a safe route to school grant through TxDOT: was not awarded
2010- Town hosted the first trail plan meeting with Keller, Southlake, Roanoke and
Trophy Club
2010-NCTCOG presented the regional Veloweb at the Mayor’s roundtable
2011– Deloitte University will install .2 miles of trail along Dove Road
The Regional Veloweb
Concrete surface
Design speed of 25 miles per hour
Recommended width of 12 feet to accommodate a variety of users
Grade separated crossings
Few, if any, signalized or stop sign intersections
Easy access from roadways, particularly on-street bicycle routes
Easy access to common trip destinations
A 644-mile interconnected network of off-street trails designed
to provide safe efficient mobility to pedestrians and cyclists.
Design Considerations:
Regional Veloweb in the Communities of the
Northwest Metroport: Existing Conditions*
City of Justin
Currently no planned City Trails or Regional Veloweb alignment.
City of Roanoke
No City trail plan, but Planned Regional Veloweb alignment runs along Henrietta Creek.
Town of Northlake
Planned Regional Veloweb alignment runs along Henrietta Creek.
Town of Trophy Club
City trail plan with existing trails, but currently no planned Regional Veloweb alignment or planned connections to the Regional Veloweb.
Town of Westlake
City trail plan with existing trails, but currently no planned Regional Veloweb alignment or planned connections to the Regional Veloweb.
*According to NCTCOG data and acquired City plans.
The Regional Veloweb
Currently updating the Regional Veloweb to include in the Mobility
2035: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
The Regional Veloweb was designed to create regional connections and
increase bicycle and pedestrian transportation mobility and accessibly.
Recommended routes and trails included in the Regional Veloweb are
considered high priority projects and are often used as part of the
evaluation process when funding becomes available for various
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) programs.
Regional Veloweb in the Communities of the
Northwest Metroport: Possible Future Connections
Map - DRAFT
NCTCOG Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Developed to address the various activities related to implementing bicycle and pedestrian facilities as an alternative mode of regional transportation. Tasks include:
Providing technical assistance to local governments and communities
Coordinating regional planning events
Promoting multi-modal planning at the local level
Assisting with the prioritization of federal and local funds allocated for facilities
Creating safety programs and outreach materials
Mapping existing and planned multi-use trails and on-street bicycle routes
Sponsoring workshops and conferences
Collecting and compiling facility user numbers
Calculating the air quality benefits accrued after constructing facilities in the region
Westlake Regional Trail Planning
VISION POINT AND KEY RESULT AREAS
This item supports the following Vision Point and Key
Result Area
We are Leaders
On-going Comprehensive Planning
Outstanding Community Appearance
Open Space Preservation
Direction Finder Results
Parks, trails, and recreation program/facilities
lower in Satisfaction/ higher importance
Open Space Plan
Adopted March 1999
Legend
Stagecoach
Hills
Vaquero
WA
Proposed Open Space Plan
From October 5th 2009 Workshop
Open Space Plan
Legend
Hike/Bike Trail
Current Tail
Private Trail
Stagecoach
Hills
Vaquero
WA
Regional Connectivity
FM 1938 would connect Westlake, Keller, and
Southlake
Solana Blvd to TW King would connect Westlake
and Southlake corporate campus to Bob Jones Park
Westlake Parkway would connect Westlake and
Trophy Club
Trophy Club Drive and HWY 114
Crossing at Hwy 170 would connect Westlake and
Roanoke
Roanoke Road would connect Westlake and Keller
on the west side of town
Trail System Challenges
Funding
Timing of new development
Bar ditches
Town standards
Staff Recommendations
The Master Trail Plan to be included in the RFP for
the Comprehensive Plan
Key partnerships with Maguire Partners, Hillwood,
Surrounding communities and NCTCOG
New development dedication of public open space
New development continue to install trail system
Maintain regional trail vision
FM 1938 History
Mid 90’s – Southlake residents opposed FM 1938
December 1999 – Ordinance No. 341 pertaining to Vaquero PD 3-1
development standards and open space & trail system plans.
2000 – FM 1938 concept revitalized
May 2000 – Ordinance No. 360 creates a Subdivision Improvement Agreement
for Vaquero PD 3-1 that included the construction of a pedestrian underpass
on existing Precinct Line Road
June 2001 – Graham Associates begins raising funds and establishing revenue
resources
October 2007 – FM 1938 update presentation with revised pedestrian
underpass location
July 2008 – SRA retained to design FM 1938 streetscape master plan
November 2008 – Fm 1938 Public hearing
August 2009 – TxDOT awards FM 1938 contract to Ed Bell Construction
Company
FM 1938 &
Westlake Regional Trail Planning
FM 1938 &
Westlake Regional Trail Planning
FM 1938 streetscape showing location of
pedestrian underpass
HWY 377 and Bear Creek PRWY
Funding Sources
The proposed 2009 -2010 budget includes 25K for an RFP
to update the Comprehensive Plan
Apply for State grants
Safety Route to School
Hillwood road improvement –to connect Deloitte to
Vaquero
All CIP Park improvements have been pushed back to
FY 2010-2011
Trails and Zoning
Legend
Current
Proposed
Private Trail
R-1 Estate Residential
R-2 Rural Residential
R-5 Country Residential
RA Residential Airport
GU Government Use
O Office
PD-1 Planned Development
PD-2 Planned Development
PD-3 Planned Development
PD-4 Planned Development
PD-0.5 Neighborhood
Residential Planned
Development (PD)
Stagecoach
Hills
Vaquero
WA