Healthy Dixie

The Washington County area is well known for its many historical and scenic attractions. Because of its temperate winters, the area is a great place for recreational activities. People biking, running, and walking have become a frequent sight along our roadways and trails. Each year, many visitors come to our community not only to see the sights in the area, but to also participate in events such as the St. George Marathon, the newly established IRONMAN triathlon, the Huntsman World Senior Games, and other recreational races. As such, it has become a goal of our community to provide recreational facilities throughout the area. Of these, there is a great need for not only new trails, but also interconnection of existing trails and recreational sites. It is proposed that existing facilities become connected and expanded while new developments incorporate additional sidewalks, shared-use paths, and bike lanes.
Goals and Objectives:

1. By September 2011, increase the number of cities with Complete Street policy implemented into their general plan from 0 to 4.
2. By September 2012, increase the percent of total miles of connected infrastructure for walking, biking, and mass transit within the area.
3. By September 2012, maintain the current ratio of the total miles of paved sidewalks, shared-use paths, and bike lanes relative to the total street miles (all new development to implement sidewalks, shared-use paths, and bike lanes).