Lone Star Rails to Trails
Lone Star Rails to Trails
The Lone Star Rails to Trails provides a pathway for bicyclists and pedestrians though a historic, 0.6 mile stretch of railroad tracks formerly owned by Union Pacific Railroad near the old Lone Star Brewery. The pathway is located between Probandt Street and Nogalitos Street. For questions or comments, call toll free 855-925-2801 and use code 2446, or send us an email.
El Lone Star Rails to Trails es un camino para ciclistas y peatones a través de 0.60 millas de vías férreas que era propiedad de Union Pacific Railroad cerca de la histórica Lone Star Brewery. El camino se encuentra entre la calle Probandt y la calle Nogalitos. Si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario, llame al número gratuito 855-925-2801 e introduzca el código 2446, o envíenos un correo electrónico.
Phase II Construction is expected to begin April 2026 and be completed in September 2026. Improvements include:
- Reconstructing the trail between Applewhite Street and Probandt Street due to premature cracking
- Completing ADA improvements
- Installing bollards and boulders to prevent unauthorized vehicles from accessing the trail
- Upgrading the existing mid-block crosswalks at S. Flores Street and Applewhite Street with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and constructing a pedestrian refuge island on S. Flores
- Adding a raised crosswalk on Applewhite Street
- Installing bollard lighting at S. Flores Street and Applewhite Street trailheads
- Planting of trees throughout the trail
2016-2020: Land Acquisition/Planning/Design
FY 2017: Bicycle Infrastructure & Maintenance Program (IMP) began the real estate acquisition process for project site
FY 2018: funding of $500,000 and was held for acquisition purposes
FY 2019: Trail design created, contract awarded to EZ-Bel Construction
Pictured Below: The railroad track lies within this stretch of greenbelt near Applewhite Street prior to becoming the trailway
2021 Construction Begins
February 2021: Construction begins on shared use path, starting with a section of pathway from Nogalitos to S. Flores
March 2021: Construction on concrete path from Nogalitos to S. Flores is completed
Pictured Below: The concrete shared use path is taking shape between Nogalitos and South Flores Street
COVID-19 delays project
April 2021: Contractor (EZ-Bel Construction) resumes construction of concrete path
Pictured Below: Grading the soils after pulling up the railroad tracks near South Flores Street
Construction Tour with Residents
Residents near the Lone Star Rails to Trails joined Transportation Director Tomika Monterville in a discussion and preview of the pathway.
The meeting began at the Probandt Street entrance and the group then took a ½ mile walking tour. Staff was on hand to discuss the bike and pedestrian path, including:
Public Meeting: March 2025
The Transportation Department met with the public to discuss improvements along the Lone Star Trail.
Pictured Below: Residents review design plans at a March 2025 meeting.
April 2026
Construction of Phase II is expected to begin.