Texas motorized trail coalition - escondido draw recreation area 2023 projects

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a $457,000 Formula Grant under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on July 2, 2025, for the Texas Motorized Trail Coalition's Escondido Draw Recreation Area 2023 Projects. The project delivers comprehensive recreational trail infrastructure and amenities, including approximately 5 miles of new trail construction, an off-highway vehicle (OHV) training area, a wildlife viewing area, utility extensions, signage, and fencing. The award also funds resource surveys, engineering services, and the purchase of trail safety and rescue equipment to support safe and sustainable recreational use.

As a Formula Grant under the Recreational Trails Program, this funding supports motorized recreational trail development and related facilities, which represents an eligible use under the program's provisions for trail construction and equipment acquisition. The project scope aligns with the program's objectives to enhance recreational trail infrastructure while promoting user safety through dedicated training facilities and rescue equipment procurement. The award demonstrates the state's commitment to developing multi-use recreational resources that serve diverse user groups while maintaining environmental stewardship and operational safety standards.

Project description

Construction of +/- 5 miles of trail, OHV training area, wildlife viewing area, extension of utilities, signage, fencing, resource surveys, and engineering with the purchase of trail safety and rescue equipment.