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Fulshear says Westpark Toll Road forces rework of Rails‑to‑Trails plan; city to pursue local connectors
Summary
City representative Brothers told council that the regional Rails‑to‑Trails route will not follow its original alignment through Fulshear because of the Westpark Toll Road and gaps where neighboring jurisdictions did not join; Fulshear will pursue alternative connectors such as converting First Street to a trail and seek grants and property‑owner cooperation.
A city representative updated the Fulshear City Council on the regional Rails‑to‑Trails corridor and said existing changes in regional infrastructure mean the project will need different local solutions.
"The way that this was originally visioned is just not going to happen," the presenter said, explaining the Westpark Toll Road alignment and the fact that some neighboring jurisdictions (including Weston Lakes and Simonton) are not participating in the original corridor plan. The presentation noted that Fulshear aims to create east–west and north–south connections across FM‑1093 — for example, by converting a segment of First Street into a trail that could connect to Fulshear Junction and Polo Ranch with targeted right‑of‑way dedications.
The city representative said Fulshear applied for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant to help seed work and is engaging property owners who would be affected by rights‑of‑way and trail alignment. He emphasized that Fulshear intends to stay engaged with the regional Rails‑to‑Trails effort while pursuing locally feasible alternatives, including looking at utility corridors or pipeline easements where appropriate.
Council members asked about routing alternatives and about whether the city should pursue alignments north of the Toll Road; the presenter said Fulshear has pushed west as far as feasible and will continue to look for creative connections where property or rights‑of‑way permit. Council thanked the presenter and noted the item will remain on future agendas as the city seeks grants and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions.
