HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9956 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9956
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. To the Mayor and Members of the City Council November 1, 2016
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rrn SUBJECT: TRINITY RIVER TRAIL MANAGEMENT
This Informal Report is provided in response to questions regarding the management and use of the
Trinity River Trail.
OVERVIEW:
Fort Worth has more than 40 miles of trails along the Trinity River corridor. Trail types include crushed
limestone, paved and on-street. These support cycling, running, walking and equestrian. Jurisdiction and
responsibility for the trails is generally the City of Fort Worth (City) and Tarrant Regional Water District
(TRWD). In addition, Streams and Valleys, Inc. (S&V), a non-profit organization, plans and coordinates
recreation enhancements, beautification efforts and public recognition of the Trinity River including the
network of trails. Another partner involved with trails and events is Trinity River Vision Authority (TRVA).
They manage and program Panther Island in collaboration with the City and TRWD.
ISSUE:
Usage of the Trinity Trail system has increased in recent years as a result of organizations conducting
events and development along the trail system such as Panther Island Pavilion, the Trailhead in Clearfork
such as Press Cafe, and the Woodshed near Rogers Road. Organizations conduct a variety of events
such as 5K runs/walks from the Trinity Trail along the main stem from Panther Island Pavilion through
Trinity Park, to the Rogers Road/Woodshed area and southwest to the Clear Fork area to Bryant-Irvin Rd.
ACTION BEING TAKEN:
On a regular basis, City staff meet with other trail partners to discuss upcoming reserved events and
conduct quarterly trail inspections to include maintenance, changes and/or improvements on the trail such
as signage, striping, trail or trailhead construction, safety concerns, and the trail safety initiative "Share the
Trail" sponsored by S&V. One initiative being developed as a result of these meetings is an interactive
trail map to communicate trail construction, special events, etc. on a single website or application for
citizens. Staff is also reviewing policies, procedures and rules for trail usage to ensure consistency with all
trail partner organizations.
NEXT STEPS:
Discussions with the trail partner organizations are underway to assess current or potential policies to
address the trail congestion and safety concerns. In addition to the trail partner agencies input will be
obtained from running and biking organizations, event holders and other stakeholders. A 12-month
calendar will be developed of all known and projected events impacting the trail system to minimize trail
congestion. Any revisions would be targeted for implementation in the second quarter with an
understanding that many events are planned a year in advance and would need to be accommodated.
Alternate locations will be promoted to event holders to encourage usage of lesser used portions of the
trail system.
If additional information or clarification is needed, please contact Richard Zavala, Park and Recreation
Department Director or Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager.
David Cooke
City Manager
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