A one-mile urban trail project in Dallas' Design District that links the Katy and Trinity Strand Trails with raised bike lanes, multi-use trails, improved pedestrian spaces, and public art, all developed with input from key City, State, and Private Partners.
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DETAILS

LocationDallas, Texas, United States
ClientThe Loop Dallas
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Size1 mile; 8.5 acres

The Hi Line Connector spans one mile through Dallas’ Design District, linking two of the city’s most valuable urban core public assets: the Katy and Trinity Strand Trails. This transformative project introduces raised bike lanes and enhances the pedestrian experience by improving and realigning existing roadways. Beyond the physical infrastructure, the initiative also integrates public art installations, cutting-edge pedestrian/cyclist crossing signalization, and major lighting improvements, all thoughtfully designed and engineered by SWA. Given the complexity of the project, SWA worked closely with a range of stakeholders at both the City and State levels, including the City Parks and Transportation Departments, TxDOT, the North Texas Tollway Authority, ONCOR Electric, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Trinity Railway Express, and various private real estate partners, to bring the Hi Line Connector to life. The project is a public-private partnership with the Loop (formerly Circuit Trail Conservancy) and the City of Dallas, made possible through federal funding.

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