University Heights Gets New Walkway Along Forest Avenue

Back in February, we wrote about how University Heights neighbors were working to get Henrico to build a path along Forest Avenue for walking and for bikes. I’m happy to bring you a report that that neighborhood has been successful. Here’s the full report from Lila LaCroix, President of the University Heights Neighborhood Association.   And, check out the wonderful photos too!

by Lila Loutfi LaCroix, President of University Heights Neighborhood Association, and Near West End News guest Blogger

It’s BUILT!  Now our kids can walk to school safely on their new pathway!  During the Fall of last year, University Heights Neighborhood Association approached Henrico County Public Works and government officals about installing a pathway on Forest Avenue.  Over the years our children have walked or biked on Forest Avenue in treacherous conditions.  If you aren’t familiar with Forest, you may not know that it has absolutely no space for walkers or bikers at all.  Frankly, it was dangerous.  This past year has been an example of how government should work!  The neighbors held a public meeting with the County in March, they listened to our concerns and over the year, we came up with a solution that is cost effective, pretty and meets all our needs!

The pathway is made up of “Crush & Run” , is five feet wide and is framed by wood. It’s completely level.  It goes along Forest Avenue from Rock Creek to Tuckahoe Elementary School.  We even have a crosswalk at University Blvd.

Sidewalks bring neighbors together.  We are truly grateful and happy to have one.  Wow!  This is the way it’s suppose to work.