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McAllen signs interlocal agreement to expand Benson hike-and-bike trail by about 1.25 miles
Summary
The commission approved an interlocal agreement with an irrigation district to build roughly 1.25 miles of the Benson Hike and Bike Trail, with staff planning future grant applications to extend connections to the McAllen Nature Center and Westside Park.
The McAllen City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with an irrigation district to expand the Benson Hike and Bike Trail by roughly 1.25 miles, starting a phased project to connect parks and improve active‑transportation links.
Parks staff said the approved agreement allows construction to start on a phase that will extend the trail from Nolana to Three Mile, running through Garcia Park; a later phase would extend from Vine South to Pecan. Staff said the city will pursue a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant (Park & Wildlife grant) to further extend the trail to the McAllen Nature Center and connect into Westside Park and the convention center.
Commissioners approved the item after a short presentation. The mayor called the vote; commissioners answered “Aye” and the motion carried.
Why it matters: The trail expansion increases active‑transportation options, connects neighborhood parks, and positions the city for additional state grant funding to extend trail networks.
Details: Staff described the construction as phases with initial southern limit at Nolana, phase 1 from Nolana to Three Mile, and future phases subject to additional grant funding. Timing and project cost were not specified during the meeting.
