Christopher Beaty

This document outlines the Planning Board's recommendations for projects to be funded through a proposed bond election for Collin County. The key focus areas include the Public Health Facility Project (Medical Examiner's Office), Justice Projects (Adult Detention Center, Courthouse, Juvenile facilities), Animal Shelter Facility Project, Parks & Open Space Projects, and Road Projects. These recommendations aim to address the county's increasing population and operational needs by expanding essential infrastructure and services, ensuring adequate capacity for future growth, and enhancing community resources.

This document outlines the proposed 2023 Bond Election for Collin County, approved by the Commissioners Court on August 7, 2023, with the election scheduled for November 7, 2023. It details five propositions for substantial investments: Court and Detention Facility Projects, Animal Shelter Facility Project, Medical Examiner's Facility Project, Park & Open Space Projects, and Road and Bridge Projects. These initiatives aim to address the county's growing population and infrastructure needs.

This document serves as an appendix to the Collin County Regional Trails Master Plan, focusing on engagement efforts, a comprehensive needs assessment, and detailed profiles of key connection points. It analyzes community feedback on trail usage, evaluates the existing trail network, assesses crash data, and forecasts future trail needs up to 2050. The plan aims to understand current conditions, identify opportunities for improvement, and prioritize investments for critical intercity connections to create a cohesive regional trail network, addressing safety and demand.

The Collin County Regional Trails Master Plan, adopted in November 2025, updates the previous 2012 plan to address rapid county growth and plan for a comprehensive regional trail system. It defines Spine and Community Trail Corridors, provides policy and program recommendations, and offers guidance for designing trails. Key objectives include promoting regional connectivity, coordinating with municipalities and agencies, guiding investment in trail projects, and prioritizing intercity connections and underserved areas to enhance quality of life and accessibility throughout the county.

This Regional Trails Master Plan provides direction for the continued development of Collin County's trail network, reflecting community vision and stakeholder input. Key goals include identifying a recommended trail network with interjurisdictional connections, creating an action plan for future investments and implementation, and establishing policy and design standards for trail facilities. The plan is guided by principles of connecting communities, coordinating with municipalities, guiding investment, and prioritizing key trail connections, particularly in underserved areas.