Title
Update; Pond Branch Linear Park
Requested Action
Project Update
Recommendation
Project Update
Description/History
The 2009 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan included a spine trail phasing and prioritization plan with the Pond Branch corridor shown on the map, however, it is not delineated as an improved linear trail. The on-street connection with Town Park is shown as segment 12 in the spine trail phasing and prioritization plan, and received funding through TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program. With development in the downtown area increasing, staff was directed by the downtown TIRZ committee to explore a feasibility analysis and provide opinion of costs to develop a connection from Rose Park to the east side of the Historic Downtown area along the Pond Branch corridor. This connection would utilize an existing drainage culvert under the Union Pacific Railroad as pedestrian access only. The trail will then follow the west upper bank of the creek and terminate at Dallas Street.
As future development occurs along the creek, the trail will provide additional benefit for outside patio dining areas and connections to other venues in the downtown area with improved pedestrian access. Graham and Associates was retained in July 2014 to formulate a feasibility analysis and opinions of cost. The report was funded through the drainage program and the draft report was completed in November 2014.
** For earlier history, please see the report of September 2017
October 2017 - The area south of Broad Street is 95% complete, with electrical work in progress for the pedestrian lighting. Trail work and retaining walls in the area between Broad and Elm Street is progressing smoothly. The project is on schedule to be completed in January 2018.
November 2017 - The project south of Broad Street to Kimball and Pond Street is scheduled to be complete by December 1st. Trail flatwork will begin north of Broad Street as the rock work is complete...
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