RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A long-awaited project to improve accessibility and create new recreational opportunities in Southside Richmond took a major step forward today with the groundbreaking of the James River Branch Trail.
The new two-mile trail will stretch from Westover Hills Boulevard to Hopkins Road, offering pedestrians, cyclists and local residents an improved route to navigate the city without relying on cars.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place Tuesday morning, was attended by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, city officials, and members of the local community. Stoney emphasized that Southsiders don’t have as many outdoor green spaces as the Northside, and hopes this will inspire change.
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“They [Southside residents] should have the same quality of life, standard of living as those who live across the river or on the West End or Windsor Farms or the Fan,” Stoney said…