A 64-Mile Bike 'Superhighway' Will Connect Fort Worth To Dallas (Arlington: 2014, credit)

[LiveUrban]

A 64-Mile Bike 'Superhighway' Will Connect Fort Worth To Dallas | KERA News

[dch526]

Originally Posted by LiveUrban

A 64-Mile Bike 'Superhighway' Will Connect Fort Worth To Dallas | KERA News

Getting closer. Maybe by 2019

The veloweb already boasts more than 300 miles -- from the Sante Fe Trail in Dallas to the Trinity Trails in Fort Worth and Fish Creek Trail through Arlington and Grand Prairie.

The council is planning for another 1,400 miles. The trail between Fort Worth to Dallas has cyclists most excited.

Karla Weaver, program manager for the NCTCOG, said 30 of the 64 miles of the connection already exist, and cyclists and pedestrians could access them today. The remaining 34 miles will connect those trails already in place in Forth Worth, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie and Dallas.

Planners hope the full 64 miles of the Fort Worth-to-Dallas trail will be linked up in four years.

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[TheOverdog]

Looks like it runs next to a whole lotta nothing, and it runs through Arlington but nowhere near Six Flags (which is generally geared towards people too old for a babysitter but not old enough to drive) or Cowboys Stadium. IE, bikes as exercise/entertainment only.

IMO a better use of bike transit funds would be building connectivity between the massive employment centers (for each city since this is funded/driven by NCTCOG - otherwise Grand Prarie realistically shouldn't get a cent) and neighborhoods within a 1-5 or so mile distance of them - ie biking as a commuting option. Bikes riding on Texas residential-connector streets with 40 mph speed limits is not a very good idea no matter what the little signs say.

[Restrain]

IMO, a waste of taxpayer money.

[EDS_]

Originally Posted by Restrain

IMO, a waste of taxpayer money.

For sure, something a few people with use only for fun that everyone has to pay for....

[Cheesesteak Cravings]

In my opinion, anything that can reduce the traffic on the highways is taxpayer money well spent. I wish riding a bicycle to work was practical for me.

I also believe there should be tax credits for businesses that allow their employees to telecommute.

[dah328]

Originally Posted by Cheesesteak Cravings

In my opinion, anything that can reduce the traffic on the highways is taxpayer money well spent. I wish riding a bicycle to work was practical for me.

I do believe your first paragraph illustrates the weakness of this particular idea.

[EDS_]

Originally Posted by Cheesesteak Cravings

In my opinion, anything that can reduce the traffic on the highways is taxpayer money well spent. I wish riding a bicycle to work was practical for me.

I also believe there should be tax credits for businesses that allow their employees to telecommute.

Is that a joke? You have to know one person in 100 will use that trail to get to work.

[Cheesesteak Cravings]

Originally Posted by dah328

I do believe your first paragraph illustrates the weakness of this particular idea.

I work in construction, so my workplace moves all over the DFW area, so no that could not be practical for me. I still carpool with coworkers when possible and that's 1 less car on the road, and gas savings for everyone in the vehicle. In my own neighborhood, my family walks/bikes often to nearby stores and restaurants.

When I used to work in retail I'd frequently walk to work. Downtown neighborhoods are perfect for things like these. People are more likely to live closer to their workplaces, and for lower income individuals it can open up opportunities. As a car commuter, I would be very happy to see less congestion. I think we all would.

[bluescreen73]

This seems like a huge waste of money. DFW isn't Portland or Denver and it never will be. Bike travel will always be an afterthought there because of the crappy summertime climate. The belief that this will have any effect on traffic congestion is laughable.