Halls Bayou Trail – Groundbreaking 2006

2.86 Miles of Trail.Coming Up!

A new trail is under construction to create a greenway along Halls Bayou. On October 30, 2006, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee together with Council Member Jarvis Johnson; North Forest ISD Superintendent, Dr. James Simpson; Super Neighborhood President, Jacqueline Mayhorn; Houston Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Area Engineer of the East Harris County, Quincy Allen; and Director of Public Works and Engineering, and Master of Ceremonies, Michael S. Marcotte, met at Forest Brook High School to break ground on this new trail for northeast Houston.

The Halls Bayou Trail creates a multi-use path from Hirsh Road on the west, to Bretshire Drive on the east. The greenway links various neighborhoods, Forest Brook High School and Tidwell Park providing opportunities for cycling, walking and just catching up with the neighbors. The trail creates opportunities for positive traffic and adds visibility in the area by featuring the natural amenities. The project was designed by SES Horizon for the City of Houston. TxDOT is constructing the federally funded project that includes local matching funds.

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2008. The trail will be maintained by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.

Over 1,000 trees will be planted as part of this project. In recognition of outstanding residents in the Halls Bayou area, a select number of exemplary citizens will be chosen and honored with this grove. If you would like to nominate an outstanding resident for consideration, contact your Super Neighborhood # 47 President, Jacqueline Mayhorn at (713) 918-2267, or call the Houston Bikeway Program at (713) 837-0003 for more information.

CLICK HERE to view pictures from Halls Bayou Trail groundbreaking.