inSide St. George — Spring 2012 NEW DOWNTOWN RUN COURSE WATER CONSERVATION ROAD CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE FAMILY FUN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH & WATER CONCERT IN THE PARK 2012 ST. GEORGE ART FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wow, that's about all I can say about the "Thunder Over Utah" air show event held in March! I hope many of our residents had the opportunity to witness this "first of its kind" event in the St. George area. It was a great event that really showcased the capabilities of the new SGU Municipal Airport. From the comments received and the show of support from the community and visitors, I am sure that we will see more events like it in the future. I need to recognize Mr. Pat Carroll who worked with former councilwoman Gloria Shakespeare to put this event in motion.
Over the next few months we will be the benefactors of an improved transportation system as Red Hills Parkway, Dixie Drive, Riverside Drive and the new Exit 5 (Dixie Drive Interchange) come to completion. Please be patient and drive with caution during the remaining few months of construction. As elected city officials and staff, we are continually analyzing new ways to improve traffic safety and efficiency to keep pace with the ever changing demographics of our growing area.
Since the recreation bond passage in 1996 we have grown to nearly 40 parks and over 40 miles of paved trails in St. George. According to survey data, recreational amenities are the number one reason residents and visitors enjoy the area. In order to expand trail functionality, I have asked City staff to identify ways to locate a trail under I-15 at the Middleton Wash trail with a possible connection to the new Red Hills Parkway trail so that those living in this area can enjoy uninhibited access to the rest of the trail system. I know that residents in the Middleton area are anticipating the opening day of the new Forest Park in April. In order to be more bicycle friendly to the rapidly growing bicycle community I am recommending that we stripe and identify bike lanes and routes that are now only identified by signage throughout the city.
The City goes to great lengths to protect aesthetics and the recent removal of the candy cane tower and associated structures on the knoll above the Washington County Water Conservancy building and Pioneer Park is just one example. With all of the blight cleared from the hill top we are planning to create a scenic observation area that will feature interpretive kiosks explaining the geographic terrain and habitat that is unique to Washington County. When standing on top of this area one is able to observe a 360 degree view of nearly every corner of the entire county!
If you have plans to visit St. George sometime soon or are lucky enough to live here, I hope you are able to get out and enjoy all of the things that make Utah's Dixie a wonderful place to work, play and of course explore.
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