COTTONBELT TRAIL (CITY OF PLANO)

The Cottonbelt Trail OR Silverline Trail (Tbd) is a new construction project in Plano, Texas, involving the development of a 3.16-mile hike and bike trail alongside the DART Silverline Rail corridor. Located north of Preston Road and extending to Shiloh Road, the project is situated within Collin County and specifically inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE, floodway). The filing lists the address as DART SILVERLINE RAIL - NORTH OF PGBT TO SHILOH RD, Plano, TX 75074.

With an estimated cost of $18,408,414, this project is significantly larger than typical new construction filings in the region. The total square footage is recorded as 16,667 sq ft, resulting in a computed cost per square foot of $1,104. The City of Plano is the owner and developer of record for this initiative, which is funded through public funds or Federally funded roadway sources.

Timeline and Registration Status

Construction on the site began in May 2025, according to the filed plans. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending. The scheduled completion date for the entire scope of work, including the trail and associated DART line improvements, is targeted for April 2027. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 727 days, which is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar new construction projects in Collin County.

The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Brandon Mark Quimbey. The project status is listed as Project Registered. In terms of scale, the estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Collin County, where the median estimated cost is $800,000. The cost per square foot is also above the county median of $120, reflecting the specialized infrastructure involved in rail-adjacent trail development.

The City of Plano has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $12,062,779, indicating a consistent investment in local infrastructure. The surrounding area, ZIP 75074, has a population of about 53,146 with a median household income of $84,185. The project name on the filing is Cottonbelt Trail (City of Plano), though it is also referred to as the Silverline Trail in some contexts. The work involves new construction of the trail and related DART line elements, ensuring accessibility and connectivity for residents and commuters in the Plano area.