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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegional Trail Planning presentationRegional Trail Planning 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