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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - Hike and Bike Trail Master Plan ITEM MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JUNE 15, 2010 SUBJECT: PRESENTATION — HIKE & BIKE TRAIL MASTER PLAN BACKGROUND: Staff will present a plan of the existing hike and bike trails in Grapevine and show how the trail and sidewalk system links parks, schools and businesses in the City. Staff will also present a plan showing possible future trails that will link more parks, schools, businesses and other cities in the area. Attached is a plan that shows both existing and possible future trails in Grapevine. Hike and bike trails and the linkage of the park system in Grapevine has been one of the highest priorities of citizens of Grapevine in the past three citizen surveys relating to parks and recreation. The City has been very fortunate to have received approximately $5 million in grants from the state and federal governments for the planning and development of hike and bike trails in the City. The City currently has over 26 miles of hike and bike trails. After the April 2010 Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting, the Board toured the City to look at existing hike and bike trails and where future trails could be added to link more parks, schools, businesses and other cities. The Board approved a master plan for hike and bike trails at their May 13, 2010 meeting. In closing, staff will continue to search for grant opportunities for the planning and development of hike and bike trails in Grapevine. DE June 9,2010 (1:11 PM)