Chapter 3: Vision and Goals

C HA P T E R 3: V I S I ON AN D G OA L S

The SRTS team created a unique vision for Rothsay and the Rothsay Public School. This vision is what the team imagines their community will look like in five to ten years after the successful and complete implementation of the Rothsay SRTS plan. In order to make the vision a reality, the team set goals to attain and barriers to overcome in pursuit of opportunities to increase walking and bicycling to and from school. The goals outlined below are that of the SRTS team. These goals are attainable through the Action Plan Recommendations section which can be found in the beginning of this document. Those recommendations were not developed to address these goals as an itemized list.

VISION

Many people remember a time when walking and bicycling to school, parks, and local businesses was the norm. Today, conversely, many trips are made by private vehicles translating into long-term health and traffic consequences. Rothsay, home of the Tigers and the world’s largest “Booming” Prairie Chicken, is motivated to reverse the decline in walking and bicycling among its children.

GOALS

1. Increase academic achievement through the proven benefits of daily exercise of walking and biking.

2. Lower our community’s carbon footprint.

3. Increase physical activity.

4. Reduce the potential for auto accidents.

NOTE: The recommendations in this plan address all 4 goals identified by the Rothsay SRTS team.

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