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DALLAS - There is now a silver lining for the DART Silver Line that will run through Dallas District 12 in Far North Dallas. City Council Member Cara Mendelsohn announces a major funding win that will pave the way for vital trail connections and significant regional recreation improvements.
Originally planned to be funded city by city—likely delaying Dallas’s participation for decades—the Cotton Belt Trail is now full steam ahead with federal funds from the Regional Transportation Council (RTC). With design already underway and construction beginning next month, this 26-mile trail will follow the path of the Silver Line rail from Plano to DFW Airport, ultimately linking to Tarrant County and extending to Fort Worth. Despite challenges with rail construction, the trail will be a treasure for residents and commuters alike.
“We were told each city along the Silver Line would have to fund its portion of the trail project, but we worked together to get funding,” said Councilwoman Mendelsohn. “This RTC funding saves the City of Dallas approximately $7 million and helps complete a vision years in the making. We now have funding for the final unfunded segment of the Cotton Belt Trail in District 12, as well as the missing link of the Marni Kaner Trail needed to complete the North Dallas Triangle,” said Councilwoman Mendelsohn.
The North Dallas Triangle is a 4-mile urban trail circuit linking the Preston Ridge, Cotton Belt, and Marni Kaner Trails. When complete, this amenity will provide seamless access to nature and recreation across District 12, enhanced further by upgrades to Preston Green and Campbell Green Parks, and the new Davenport Trailhead.
Timelines for trail development will be shared by city staff as they become available.
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