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The Walkability Institute of the VI is bringing awareness to the public regarding of the need for pedestrian infrastructure in the Territory through a public access video. VITAL with collaborating partners is seeking to create a continuous network of pathways, trails and...

Jul

DOA Commissioner, Positive Nelson, Signs MOU with VITAL for Public Access to Trails on the Windsor Farm Properties

VITAL has been working diligently to design, build and maintain approximately 14.5 miles of primitive trails on the Windsor Farm Properties owned by the Department of Agriculture. This land is located in the North-West section of St. Croix and connects to the...

May

MAY 18, 2019 HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

VITAL seized the opportunity to update the community regarding progress made with the pathways, trails and parks initiative. The information has been compiled and documented in the recently printed pamphlet outlining the results of the Walkability Map Survey complements of the Walkability...

May

NPS, RTCA PROJECT DIRECTOR’S FIRST VISIT TO ST. CROIX

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Vital has been waiting a long time to have the opportunity to host the NPS, RTCA (River, Trails & Conservation) Project Director, Jaime Doubek-Racine from the Regional Office in Sarasota Florida. This technical assistance was awarded to the Virgin Islands Trail Alliance...

Apr

Walkability Survey Report

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The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance (VITAL) corporation was created to identify, plan, develop, build, and manage a system of interconnecting multi-use pathways, green spaces, walking paths, and biking trails across the island of St. Croix. In the territory, safe walking and biking...

Mar

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Awards Nearly $1 Million for Spring Gut Watershed

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday awarded nearly $1 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the Spring Gut Watershed. This watershed, when working properly, drains and directs the hillside water in the Gallows Bay area to the Caribbean Sea....

Feb

Agriculture Fair Walkability Map Survey

The VI Trail Alliance has been working in partnership with the walkability team on St. Croix, the Department of Public Works, the Urban and Community Forestry Program, the Cruzan Pathways Inc. and many other organizations, government offices and individuals with the interest...

Jan

VI Trail Alliance Board

The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance has been slowly working with multiple community leaders and organizations developing its reputation, sharing its vision and gaining support. Collaboration takes time and commitment. Through this work VITAL has been selected to receive technical support from the...

Jan

VITAL Goals for 2019