Transportation committee reviews Dallas Bike Plan 2025 update; public comment set for late Feb–Mar

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the City of Dallas on Jan. 21, 2025 heard a status update on the Dallas Bike Plan 2025 and was told staff expects a public comment period from late February through late March, with incorporation of comments in April and a planned presentation to city council in May for adoption.

Dr. Gus Concarli, director of transportation and public works, told the committee staff "are ready to finalize this plan and bring it to council" in the coming months and reviewed plan objectives, a three‑phase implementation schedule and an amendment process that would send changes to the city council annually after public comment and input from the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

The update lays out an all‑ages-and‑abilities network and new design standards. Staff said the plan assumes a phased buildout: a five‑year Phase 1 of 83 miles that would bring the network to 231 miles, Phase 2 with 197 miles (total 428 miles) on a 20‑year horizon, and Phase 3 with 331 miles for a final total of 760 miles. Staff noted some existing facilities—largely shared‑lane markings or "sharrows"—are recommended for removal if they do not meet the…