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Members push for trail connectivity and 'trail‑oriented development' to boost downtown draw
Summary
Advisory members urged the UDC rewrite to treat trails as part of the city's mobility network and connect trails to businesses to increase regional draw. The consultant recommended considering trail‑oriented development strategies to orient new projects to public assets.
Several committee members said Pflugerville's trails are a strong asset but are used mainly for recreation rather than transportation because they do not reliably connect to commercial destinations. "I think it would be really awesome to have trails that connect a little bit better to businesses," said member S6, who noted the potential for trails to increase regional draw and keep residents spending locally.
Sparks suggested trail‑oriented development as a tool to align code provisions with those assets so developers orient projects to trails and public space. Members recommended pairing trail connectivity with incentives — such as density bonuses — and ensuring new sidewalks and bike lanes have physical protections like curbs where possible to improve safety and everyday mobility.
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