The Loop Dallas Secures $10.9M TxDOT Award

A Major Step Forward for Southern Dallas Connectivity

The Loop Dallas is proud to announce a transformational milestone: the Texas Transportation Commission has approved $10.9 million to fund a critical new segment of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail, unlocking long-awaited access to the 110-acre Parkdale Lake greenspace for families, cyclists, and trail users across Southern Dallas.

This highly competitive TxDOT award—one of only 12 selected statewide—propels The Loop Dallas closer to completing its ambitious 50-mile urban trail circuit, a once-in-a-generation investment in safety, mobility, and community connection. With this new funding, Dallas is one step closer to a future where every resident can move safely and seamlessly throughout our city.

A Bridge That Connects Communities

At the heart of this project is a new 1,200-foot pedestrian bridge, designed to safely carry people over the active rail line that has long divided neighborhoods and limited access to greenspace. With support from TxDOT, leveraged with $3 million in City of Dallas 2024 bond funding, this bridge eliminates a long-standing barrier and creates a safe, direct, and permanent connection to:

• Parkdale Lake and its 110 acres of greenspace
• The Lawnview DART Station
• The Trinity Forest and vast regional trail system
• Dolphin Heights and Fair Park neighborhoods

This project represents not just a physical bridge, but a bridge to opportunity, health, and mobility for thousands of Southern Dallas residents.

A Public–Private Partnership with Momentum

This milestone is made possible through the strength of partnerships across the region. As noted by Loop Dallas Board Chairman Jeff Ellerman, TxDOT’s support is “a catalytic backing that enhances regional mobility, public safety, and our vision of connecting Dallas to Dallas.”

The project also reflects the leadership of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, whose commitment to safe, equitable greenspace access continues to shape a healthier and better-connected future for Dallas.

Why This Matters for Dallas

The Loop Dallas is designing the next chapter of our city’s mobility story. By connecting 39 miles of existing trails with 11 miles of new construction, we’re creating a citywide active transportation system that:

• Unites neighborhoods
• Expands economic and social mobility
• Connects people to transit, greenspace, and opportunity
• Supports a healthier, more resilient Dallas
• Creates safe, reliable routes for walking, biking, and exploring our city

As Dallas continues to grow, investments like this ensure our city grows together.

Project Highlights

✔️ $10.9M TxDOT Award
✔️ 1,200-foot Pedestrian Bridge Over UP Rail Line
✔️ Access to 110 Acres of Greenspace
✔️ Connectivity for Southern Dallas Neighborhoods
✔️ Critical Segment of the 50-Mile Loop Trail
✔️ Supported by 2024 Dallas Bond Funds
✔️ One of Just 12 Projects Selected Statewide