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7.01 - CURRENT CONDITIONS#
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SR-9 connects with Interstate 15 approximately 20 miles to the west and with U.S.89 approximately 40 miles to the east through Zion National Park. Because it is the main connecting road between the Park and interstate freeway, it is heavily traveled making it hazardous for pedestrians. The remainder of the roads within the Town are local in nature, with the exceptions of the extension of North Kolob Road, which is a County road. Roadways, as in many rural areas, are in need of constant repair and maintenance.
7.02 - DESIRED#
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Safe, Convenient Systems - Provide a safe, convenient and efficient system of transporting people and goods to, and from, and through the community.
B.
Sheep Bridge Road Improvement - Improve Sheep Bridge Road, including the Washington County owned segment from the Virgin Town limits to State Hwy 59, so this road can be considered an alternative all-weather access into Virgin in the foreseeable future.
C.
Shuttle Systems - Support the County wide initiative to provide shuttle systems through Virgin to Springdale, creating additional opportunities for visitors to stay in Town and spend their dollars.
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Proper Road and Trail Upgrades and Maintenance - To maintain and upgrade a viable road and trail system through proper engineering and design standards. When adding new roads to the Towns road system, a corresponding increase in revenue is necessary.
7.03 - INTEGRATION#
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GOAL: Safe, Convenient and Efficient Systems.
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Design new roads, trails, and sidewalks to provide ease of movement while meeting circulation needs of the community and safety for automobiles, pedestrians, ATV's, bicycle and equestrian modes of transportation.
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Adopt design plans for pedestrians to safely get across SR-9.
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Develop Pocketville Road as a neighborhood type road and not a major thoroughfare.
B.
GOAL: Improvements to Sheep Bridge Road.
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With the needed improvements to Sheep Bridge Road, the Town of Virgin will have an alternative, all-weather access to State Hwy 59.
C.
GOAL: Shuttle Systems.
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Future designs to include plans for shuttle systems through Virgin to surrounding areas with multiple stops in Town.
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Combine compatible commercial areas adjacent to shuttle stops and parking areas to capture sales tax revenues from shuttle users.
D.
GOAL: Walkable and Friendly.
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Walkable neighborhoods for both the commercial and residential areas. Street patterns and trails within the neighborhoods should be designed to be direct and interconnected to also encourage pedestrian and bicycle use.
E.
GOAL: Road and Trail Upgrades and Maintenance.
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Need to generate a Capital Improvements Transportation Plan relating to street maintenance to set aside yearly amounts to make improvements and for requiring new development connectivity.