Debate over DORBA trail plan exposes split between safety concerns and recreation goals

Oct 14, 2024

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.

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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.

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