Katy Trail Design Contest

After you told us what KT swag you wanted last month, we've decided to expand our Katy Trail wardrobe. While Prada and Gucci told us they'd call (don't call us, we'll call you) with new designs, we want you to create new designs for a T-shirt, a bike jersey and a Katy Trail Kids T-shirt.

Who knows? Maybe your design will land you a spot on America's Next Top Fashion Designer Project Model Runway with Tyra or Heidi. Click here for all the details.

Question of the Month

Holy Heat Batman! It's hot outside! It's so hot, like Africa hot, that we want to know: What are your best tips for exercising on the Trail during the summer? Click here to tell us your favorite tips or tricks and you could be featured on our website or next newsletter.

Help Light the Trail

Your help is needed to finish lighting the entire Trail.

Government funds will light the Trail from the AAC to Knox Street. Donations must pay for the rest. If Trail users donate $100,000 for lighting, the Hoblitzelle Foundation will match it with another $100,000. So far, Katy Trail supporters have given $75,901.80.

At $50 a foot we only have 600 feet to go to finish lighting the

Trail. Make a difference today. Your donation ensures that your park will be safer and usable in the early morning and evening hours.

You can: Put Your Best Foot Forward; Jump in with Both Feet; Go the Longest Yard; Feel 10 Feet Tall or Go the Whole Nine Yards. Everyone who "Goes the Whole Nine Yards" will receive an invitation to an lighting celebration party this fall at an exclusive location.

It's time to give back to the Trail you love. Finish the Lighting today.

Katy Trail News

Do You Have a Highway Addiction?

Many people are addicted to their cars and highways. Are you? Click here to check out our Executive Director's column from The Dallas Morning News.

Safety Update

Click here to check out where the 911 emergency numbers are on the Trail.

The Friends of the Katy Trail is committed to making safety for the Trail a top priority. Because the Katy Trail is a City of Dallas park, the Dallas Police Department and City are responsible for the overall safety and protection of the citizens. But no one person or organization, not even the resources of the DPD, can enhance the safety of the Katy Trail without the community’s involvement.

We need more than 100 VIPs. You will be trained in situations presented by Dallas Police. Training will be on Saturday, April 19 at the DPD/DFD 911 communications center and you'll get a tour of the center. Click here to sign up now.
VIPs simply observe while using the Katy Trail. They carry mobile phones to dial 911 when there is an incident needing reporting.
VIPs wear a cool vest featuring Volunteers in Patrol, Dallas Police Department, and Katy Trail logos while on the Trail.
VIPs should walk in pairs, so grab a friend and sign up.

The above will be a valuable service to the safety effort and should be a lot of fun, especially if there are 30, 40 or 50 VIPs on the trail at any one time wearing their vests. Email Office@KatyTrailDallas.org to get your application or more information

For tips on how to be safe on the Katy Trail, and anywhere in Dallas, click here to see a video from the Dallas Morning News.

The Friends of the Katy Trail relies on membership contributions to keep the Katy Trail clean, safe and beautiful. Please click here to join today.

For more information about safety and the latest Trail information, click here to check out our blog

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