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lowering the street level and improving drainage; constructing pedestrian pathways with lighting; landscaping; designing and installing a footbridge over the Thornton River; and designating public parking areas donated by the residents.
The proposal states such enhancements to the area as preserving the character of Sperryville, providing a safe pedestrian environment, mitigating the noise and speed of through trucks and improving the local economy.
Planning for the hikingbiking path along the Thornton River from the village to the Shenandoah National Park would be included in phase one, as well as historical and archaeological planning, research and publications focusing on the transportation history of the area.
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