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Friday, December 11, 2009
Walk for a Day trail gets funds
A planned trail that will wind more than 30 miles from Zilker Park in downtown Autin to Onion Creek Natural Area in Hays County got a shot of funding from Congress this week.
The $300,000 allotment for the Capital Area Regional Trail System, or “Walk for a Day,” will be used to design and engineer trailheads for the system.
This from a press release from Congressman Lloyd Doggett’s office:
These funds will support local efforts to develop the construction of the Capital Area Regional Trail System, known locally as “Walk for a Day.”
This project will begin at Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park and ultimately wind more than 30 miles south to Onion Creek Natural Area. Specifically, these federal dollars will be used to design and engineer the trailheads — the ‘doorways’ to the trail for long-distance recreational users, neighborhoods, and trail users in general.
Trailheads, a type of educational marker, will provide an opportunity for the community to enjoy a rich educational component that will “come alive” at the trailheads.
This funding will make it possible for Hill Country Conservancy to bring the best design/build team possible to the table to create trailheads that will be the jumping off points for thousands of citizens to experience this extraordinary regional trail system and cultural heritage of Central Texas.
George Cofer, Executive Director of the Hill Country Conservancy, also praised Congressman Doggett’s efforts.
“The Walk For a Day regional trail project has long been a dream of parks and trails advocates throughout the Capital Area. Thanks to Congressman Doggett, we now have our first federal funding, which will allow Hill Country Conservancy and a diverse coalition of governmental, neighborhood, business and environmental organizations to move from the drawing boards to construction. Hill Country Conservancy and its partners will use these funds to promote recreational, educational and healthy lifestyle opportunities,” he said.
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Your weekend fitness events…
Time for your weekend fitness events! On tap this week:
- ‘Trek Women Series’ Holiday Half Marathon: The 2009 Trek Women Series celebrates its season finale with a Holiday Half Marathon in San Marcos starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Tanger Outlet Mall. Registration is here www.trekwomenstriathlonseries.com. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for a child in need; a race day food drive also will benefit the Hays County Food Bank. For more information, call 1-877-221-9665 or email info@trekwomenstriathlon.com.
- Slim Pet Challenge: The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Slim Pet Challenge kicks off Monday, Dec. 14 and ends April 19, 2010. The challenge is designed to turn obese or overweight dogs and cats into healthy, happy and fit pets, while raising awareness about the importance of regular veterinarian visits. More than 44 percent of dogs and 57 percent of cats in the U.S are overweight or obese. For more information go here visit www.slimpetchallenge.org.
- Bike Races: Holland Racing presents The Incredible Bulk powered by OurRaceToWin.com, a morning of cross racing and an afternoon of closed course road circuit racing Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Harris Hill Road Race Track Facility in San Marcos. For more information go here http://www.txbra.org/events/event.asp?EventID=1931. To register go here http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9616.
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