Project Name: Caprock Canyons State Park Trailway

Location: Floyd, Brisco and Hall Counties

Project Description: This project converted 65-mile stretch of abandoned railway corridor to a multi-use facility, providing access for pedestrian, cyclist and equestrians. Passing through numerous towns in the area, the trail provides opportunities for alternative transportation and a scenic trail to view scenic Caprock Canyon.

District or Division: Childress District

Federal Funds: $360,000

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	Trail as it approaches the 772-ft. Clarity Tunnel, which was the last operating railroad tunnel in the state.
	The trail is 12-ft. wide and has a crushed rock surface except at crossings and bridges where other surfaces are preferred.
	Wooden timbers support the interior of the railroad tunnel where a colony of Brazilian free-tailed bats now make their home.
	Scenic views of Caprock Canyon adorn the rugged 65-mile trail, with 46 bridges, and trail parking at 8 crossings.
	Though maps, parking and toilets are provided at the 8 crossing sites, visitors are encouraged to bring water with them to this arid area.

Project Name: Mineral Wells - Weatherford Rails to Trails

Location: Parker and Palo Pinto Counties

Project Description: This converted 22-mile railroad corridor links the cities of Weatherford and Mineral Wells with a trail for bicycles and pedestrians. The trail will also provide a direct link to Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Additionally, a pedestrian bridge across U.S. 190 was constructed for this project.

District or Division: Fort Worth District

Federal Funds: $1,647,119

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	The Mineral Wells to Weatherford trail was nominated and is maintained by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
	The project included acquiring the property and construction of the trail in a railbanked corridor, reserving the corridor for future transportation use.
	In order to provide a continuous trail, a fly-over bicycle and pedestrian bridge was constructed over U.S. 180 to allow users safe passage.
	The bridge complies with AASHTO standards and is of concrete and steel construction.

Project Name: KATY Trail

Location: City of Dallas

Project Description: This project converted approximately three miles of abandoned Union Pacific Railroad corridor running parallel to U.S. 75 in the City of Dallas for use as a pedestrian and bicycle trail. The trail links four existing city parks in Dallas to one in the Town of Highland Park. Additionally, the trail will provide approaches and access into the central business district and on to other trails.

District or Division: Dallas District

Federal Funds: $600,000

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	Completed 12-ft. wide concrete trail looking North near Fitzhugh Road.
	Completed 12-ft. wide concrete trail looking South towards downtown Dallas.
	Abandoned railway corridor before construction of trail.
	Abandoned railway corridor before construction of trail.