PRESTON RIDGE TRAIL

Potential Improvements

Since the trail is in a utility easement, opportunities to add landscaping is limited due to Oncor restrictions on planting under the powerlines. An alternative for making the trail more unique would be distinctive wayfinding signage and pavement treatment at intersections. The wayfinding signage used for the Preston Ridge Trail could set a standard for the city by being unique and distinguishable. Mile markers could be added along the trail for safety and exercise purposes, as well as more benches and trash receptacles at pause points.

Additionally, Preston Ridge Trail crosses Park Boulevard, Parker Road, Spring Creek Parkway, Legacy Drive, Hedgcoxe Road, and McDermott Road. Many of the existing roadway crossings are not as safe as they could be; improvements that should be implemented range from crosswalk striping, color and texture treatment to the pavement, and pedestrian signals. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) could be used to make crossing safer. Finally, some sections of the trail are older and should be replaced to meet current standards for minimum trail width (recommend at least 12’ wide).