Cruzan Pathway: A Sustainable Route to Health and Safety

1. CRUZAN PATHWAY “A Path To Health And Safety” Point Udall Cramers Park Robin’s Bay Golden Gaming Divi Camp Arawak Boy Scout Camp Hovensa A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

2. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Background • In 2004, Cruzan Bikeways was formed as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to explore the development of a multi-use pathway on St. Croix. • The south shore, from Hovensa to Point Udall, quickly emerged as the logical starting point for pathway development (total 14 miles). Cruzan Bikeways Advisory Committee Cruzan Bikeways Board Fred Handleman John Harper Lawrence Kupfer Paul Saunders Robert White Wallace Williams Lorin Kleeger Dr. Michael Potts Name 3 Name 4 Etc. A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

3. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Background (Cont.) • Work Completed Through 2006 • Survey of existing rights-of-way. • Design of pathway by Greenways Inc. • Financials (2004 - 2006) Source Of Funds Use Of Funds VI Govt. $100,000 Hovensa 75,000 James River 10,000 Total $185,000 Greenways Inc. $ 42,000 Surveying/Eng. 15,000 Other 43,000 Total $100,000 • Hovensa has pledged $25,000 per year for 5 years to help cover maintenance of the trail. A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

4. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Benefits Health • The U.S. Surgeon General has declared obesity to be an epidemic. The rise in cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes are linked to a decrease in physical activity. The Center for Disease Control has concluded that there is a direct correlation between trail development and increased physical activity. The benefits to the residents of St. Croix will be immediate. Safety • The lack of shoulders along the roads in St. Croix significantly reduces their recreational potential. Or more directly - the roads in St. Croix are very dangerous for non-vehicular traffic. Tourism • The St.Croix pathway holds enormous promise to become a signature feature for the island. The pathway will significantly increase St. Croix’s appeal as a family oriented, eco-friendly destination. A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

5. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Design • The pathway has been designed by Greenways Inc., an environmental planning and landscape architecture firm. They specialize in the planning and design of multi-use, recreational trails. National Awards • 2001, Merit Award, Planning and Analysis, American Society of Landscape Architects for Grand Canyon Greenway Master Plan • 2001, Award for Excellence, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Pennsylvania Greenways Plan: An Action Plan for Creating Connections • 2001, Harvey Bell Memorial Award for Outstanding Innovation in Trail Design , Western Trail Builders Association, Grand Canyon Greenway State Awards • 2003 Award of Excellence, Prairie Gateway Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects, MetroGreen Action Plan • 2002, Honor Award, Tri-State Chapters, American Society of Landscape Architects, Greater Grand Forks Greenway Master Plan • 2002, Honor Award, North Carolina Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects, MetroGreen Action Plan • 2002, Outstanding Planning Award, Missouri Chapter, American Planning Association, MetroGreen Action Plan A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

6. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Route A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

7. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Design Details: Off-Road Trail A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

8. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Design Details: On-Road Trail A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways

9. CRUZANPATHWAY Pathway Forward • Prepare Detailed Design - Est. Cost: $200,000 • Cruzan Bikeways has a joint venture agreement with Greenways Inc. and [Engineering Firm] and is ready to develop the detailed design. • Funding - Private Sector Donations • Enact Recreational Use Statute • Required to relieve land owners of liability. • Law drafted and ready for senate consideration. • Obtain Rights-Of-Way From Land Owners • Cruzan Bikeways responsibility. • Build Pathway - Est. Cost: $4,000,000 • Funding - 2009 Federal Highway Funds A Project Of Cruzan Bikeways