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Project Goals ls 1. Gather community input on issues and priorities related to walkability, parks, trails and active living . 2. Create a vision for a connected network of parks, trails and sidewalks. 3. Position the community to support the

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Project Goals ls

1. Gather community input on issues and priorities related to walkability, parks, trails and active living. 2. Create a vision for a connected network of parks, trails and sidewalks. 3. Position the community to support the development and implementation of that vision. 4. Identify who will take ownership for implementation and maintenance. 5. Improve safety for pedestrians, bicycle riders and drivers. 6. Improve river access. Encourage respect and appreciation for the river. 7. Create more places for Remington residents to play, connect and hang

  • ut together.
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What we’ve done so far…

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Source: Urban Land Institute

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Fewer children walking/biking to school

Image Source: Mike Cynecki

1 9 6 9 2 0 0 9 w alk/ bike 4 8 % 1 3 % drive 1 2 % 4 4 %

(U.S. DOT, 2009)

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Traffic In Inducing Traffic

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Children’s Health:

Schools near major roads have higher incidence and severity of health issues

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Children’s Health: Exercise is ADHD Medication

Source: The Atlantic / Pediatrics Medical Journal

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Our Healt lth

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) Diabetes

1994 1994 2000 2000

No Data <14.0% 14.0%–17.9% 18.0%–21.9% 22.0%–25.9% > 26.0% No Data <4.5% 4.5%–5.9% 6.0%–7.4% 7.5%–8.9% >9.0%

2014 2014

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Driv iving and Quality of Lif ife

  • Increased neck and back problems
  • More likely to feel tired/ anxious
  • 40% increase in divorce when commute > 45 minutes
  • Commute length

stronger correlation to obesity than any other factor

  • Each 10 minutes
  • f commute

reduces social connections by 10%

Source: Obrella.com Source: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Robert Putnam, 2000

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3,724,933 traffic fatali lities (1

(1899-2016)

Data Source: NHTSA.dot.gov & National Safety Council

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Data Source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Highway crashes cost Americans $242 billion annually, including the cost of medical bills, lost wages, legal fees, auto repairs and delays

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More walkable places perform better economically.

+ Attract and retain businesses, employees and residents. + Attract and retain a younger workforce. + Encourage tourism, shopping visits, and casual restaurant patrons.

“Where do you want to go to dinner, honey?”

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Principles of Walk lkability

1) Comfortable 2) Engaging 3) Accessible 4) Convenient 5) Connected 6) Vibrant 7) Safe 8) Legible

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Ideas for Remington

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Gateways and Transition Zones

Gateway Transition Zones Town Center

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Gateways and Transition Zones

Gateway Transition Zones Town Center

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Gateways and Transition Zones

Gateway Transition Zones Town Center

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Gateways and Transition Zones

Gateway Transition Zones Town Center

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PLAY LEARN STRIDE

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Sidewalk Map – Existing and Proposed

Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Existing Trail Proposed Trail Streetscape Improvement

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PLAY LOOP

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PLAY LOOP

1.25 miles

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PLAY LOOP

3 miles

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PLAY LOOP

.6 miles

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PLAY LOOP

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PLAY LOOP

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PLAY LOOP

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PLAY LOOP

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PLAY LOOP

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PLAY LOOP

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LEARN LOOP

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LEARN LOOP

.6 miles

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LEARN LOOP

1.5 miles

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LEARN LOOP

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LEARN LOOP

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STRIDE LOOP

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STRIDE LOOP

3/4 mile

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STRIDE LOOP

2.75 miles

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STRIDE LOOP

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STRIDE LOOP

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Gateways and Transition Zones

Town Center

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EXISTING

Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking West

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EXISTING

15/29 Bus Near E Madison St. Looking South

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POTENTIAL FUTURE

15/29 Bus Near E Madison St. Looking South

POTENTIAL FUTURE

15/29 Bus Near E Madison St. Looking South

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Main in Street

  • Main Street Concept Slides

EXISTING Near Town Hall Facing East

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Main in Street

  • Main Street Concept Slides

POTENTIAL FUTURE

Near Town Hall Facing East

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EXISTING

Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking West

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POTENTIAL FUTURE

Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking West

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Main in Street

POTENTIAL FUTURE

Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking East

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Funding and Main intenance

  • County, VDOT and Town central, but community

leaders will also be key

  • Friends of the trail group?
  • Federal, State & Foundation Grants
  • Journey through Hallowed Ground?
  • Kaboom Playground?
  • Fund small improvements; Implement in stages
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Thank you!

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