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Debate over DORBA trail plan exposes split between safety concerns and recreation goals
Summary
Council discussed a DORBA memorandum to build mountain‑bike trails on city land; supporters highlighted youth programming and low‑impact construction, while staff and some council members cited safety, capacity and engineering concerns and said DORBA withdrew its request from the parks board.
The Rowlett City Council on Monday heard a divided debate over a proposed memorandum of understanding with DORBA to build and steward mountain‑bike trails on city property between Main Street and Miller Heights.
Miles Hanson, a local coach for the NICA interscholastic mountain‑biking program, urged the council to revive the proposal and said new trails would provide a nearby, higher dry‑site for youth programs, scholarships and school engagement. He said the proposal would expand access for…
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