PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: August 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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Authorize (1) an Advance Funding Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (Agreement No. CSJ: 0918-47-578, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program Project for construction of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail Phase V in the amount of $13,684,762.00 of which the Federal portion is $10,903,200.00, the State's cost portion is $55,762.00, and the City of Dallas cost portion of $2,725,800.00; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $10,903,200.00 in the TxDOT TASA Trinity Forest Spine Trail Grant Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $10,903,200.00 in the TxDOT TASA Trinity Forest Spine Trail Grant Fund; (4) the disbursement of a warrant check payable to TxDOT for the amount of $202,400.00; and (5) execution of the agreement with TxDOT and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total amount of $13,684,762.00 - Financing: TxDOT TASA Trinity Forest Spine Trail Grant Fund ($10,903,200.00); and Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Funds) ($2,725,800.00) (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
On November 13, 2025, the City of Dallas was awarded $10,903,200.00 through TxDOT's Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program for the construction of Trinity Forest Spine Trail, which is part of the Dallas Loop.
This phase of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail consists of a 1-mile shared use path that will connect to other phases of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail Phase V which connects to Dolphin Heights at Terrell Avenue to the north and Parkdale Lake and Lawnview Park to the south. The Trinity Forest Spine Trail will provide a safe, off-street pedestrian and bicycle co...
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