The document outlines project goals focused on improving community walkability, creating a connected network of parks and trails, and enhancing safety for all users. It highlights current health issues related to commuting, the economic benefits of walkable areas, and proposed ideas for enhancing Remington's infrastructure. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement in funding and maintaining improvements.

2. Project Goals
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
out together.

3. What we’ve done so far…

4. Source: Urban Land Institute

5. Fewer children walking/biking to school
Image Source: Mike Cynecki
1969 2009
walk/bike 48% 13%
drive 12% 44%
(U.S. DOT, 2009)

6. Traffic Inducing Traffic

7. Children’s Health:
Schools near major roads have higher incidence and severity of health issues

8. Children’s Health: Exercise is ADHD
Medication
Source: The Atlantic / Pediatrics Medical Journal

9. Our Health
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

10. Driving and Quality of Life
• 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
of commute
reduces social
connections by 10%
Source: Obrella.com
Source: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Robert Putnam, 2000

11. 3,724,933 traffic fatalities (1899-2016)
Data Source: NHTSA.dot.gov & National Safety Council

12. 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

13. 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?”

14. Principles of Walkability
1) Comfortable
2) Engaging
3) Accessible
4) Convenient
5) Connected
6) Vibrant
7) Safe
8) Legible

15. Ideas for Remington

16. Gateways and
Transition
Zones
Gateway
Transition Zones
Town Center

17. Gateways and
Transition
Zones
Gateway
Transition Zones
Town Center

18. Gateways and
Transition
Zones
Gateway
Transition Zones
Town Center

19. Gateways and
Transition
Zones
Gateway
Transition Zones
Town Center

20. PLAY
LEARN
STRIDE

21. Sidewalk Map – Existing and Proposed
Existing Sidewalk
Proposed Sidewalk
Existing Trail
Proposed Trail
Streetscape Improvement

22. PLAY LOOP

23. PLAY LOOP
1.25 miles

24. PLAY LOOP
3 miles

25. PLAY LOOP
.6 miles

26. PLAY LOOP

27. PLAY LOOP

28. PLAY LOOP

29. PLAY LOOP

30. PLAY LOOP

31. PLAY LOOP

32. LEARN LOOP

33. LEARN LOOP
.6 miles

34. LEARN LOOP
1.5 miles

35. LEARN LOOP

36. LEARN LOOP

37. STRIDE LOOP

38. STRIDE LOOP
3/4 mile

39. STRIDE LOOP
2.75 miles

40. STRIDE LOOP

41. STRIDE LOOP

42. Gateways and
Transition
Zones
Town
Center

43. EXISTING
Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking West

45. EXISTING
15/29 Bus Near E Madison St. Looking South

46. POTENTIAL FUTURE
15/29 Bus Near E Madison St. Looking South
POTENTIAL FUTURE
15/29 Bus Near E Madison St. Looking South

47. Main Street
• Main Street Concept Slides
EXISTING
Near Town Hall Facing East

48. Main Street
• Main Street Concept Slides
POTENTIAL FUTURE
Near Town Hall Facing East

50. EXISTING
Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking West

51. POTENTIAL FUTURE
Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking West

52. Main Street
POTENTIAL FUTURE
Main Street Standing Near the RR Tracks Looking East

53. Funding and Maintenance
• 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

54. Thank you!
Discussion & Questions