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TRAIL EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS TAKING SHAPE |
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ONCOR controls what is planted along the power line easement and thus the trail. They have determined that certain unapproved trees violate their policy and that they will be cut down very shortly due to their long term potential of interference with power distribution. At the moment, this decision impacts the trail area between Hillcrest and Meandering Way, and those trees will be tagged during the last week of April 2010. The neighboring homeowner association is exploring the possibility of relocating those trees.
TRAIL EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE
The second phase of the trail was begun on April 12, 2008. This 1.3 mile extension from McCallum north to the Bush Tollway is now complete. This work also included many amenities along the existing 4.5 mile first phase, such as several nodes with benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, and decorative pavers, along with a drinking fountain and bulletin board at the junction north of Brentfield. The blank brick pavers in the nodes will be replaced by engraved donor bricks as they are sold - $50 and $75. If you want a community message placed on the bulletin board, please contact us with plenty of lead time. New tree planting is suspended for about six months while the City and ONCOR agree on a master plan. We still need your help to keep the Trail well-funded and looking great! But please do not plant independent trees as ONCOR will remove those not in accordance with the master plan. Volunteers are needed to help with organized planting and watering. We invite members to show their support, which helps defray the cost of maintaining the watering equipment and to cover the water bills. Individual directed contributions are also welcome to help underwrite benches, etc. To-date, numerous individuals and HOAs have donated thousands of tax deductible contributions. Prospective Eagle Scouts have also taken on projects along the trail. To find out how you can get involved, or make a donation, please send an email via the Contact button on this home page, or leave a message at the Friends Info Line at 972-770-0436.
(posted June 2009)
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NEXT MAJOR PLANTING EVENTS NEED YOUR INVOLVEMENT IF THEY ARE TO HAPPEN The next plantings are scheduled for November 2009 and November 2010. November 2009 is the planned date for the stretch from Davenport to Campbell Green. The City of Dallas will help with planting once the adjacent neighborhood has organized a group to handle watering using equipment provided at no charge by Friends of Preston Ridge Trail. It simply takes a little volunteer time. We have (watering) volunteer groups who have asked to participate in
this partnership with the City, with planting dates as follows: FPRT and your neighborhood need your help for this to happen. If you like the improvements along Meandering Way, then act NOW and call Rod Scales 972 679 8359 who will put you in touch with the neighborhood person for each area that is doing the organizing for their stretch of the trail. These groups are in formation and just need a few more volunteers. In 2 years, you can look back and say “I helped make that happen!”
The 2 yrs will come and go, either way. YOU'RE ON THE RIGHT PATH QUICK BACKGROUND The Preston Ridge Trail is the result of progressive thinking by progressive County, City, and community leaders -- along with TXU/Oncor. Dallas County and the City of Dallas officials made the first move in 1999 as a part of the County's Park and Open Space Program. At a cost of $1.2 million, the 4.8 mile Phase I was funded by Dallas County in 2003. Dallas City Council member Sandy Greyson was a big advocate for the Trail and was instrumental in allocating funding to expand the Trail 1.5 miles north from McCallum to the Bush Tollway. Since 2003, Friends of Preston Ridge Trail Inc has served as community advocates for the Trail and advise on its beautification. WE NEED YOU The Friends is the best way to get involved in supporting and helping preserve and improve the Preston Ridge Trail. It's an ideal public-private partnership to improve the our community. We invite you to become a member and get involved as a user and/or volunteer. Meet new friends and neighbors. We have a steady need for: (a) Help with watering (b) Help with pruning (c) New Friends Board members Pease drop us an email or give us a call (see Contact Us page). The Preston Ridge Trail belongs to all of us, and by working together we're making our neighborhood not only more attractive, but also stronger, friendlier, and safer. |
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