JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday morning to launch the construction of the Hogan Street Link, the second Emerald Trail segment to be completed.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan spoke at the ceremony. Groundwork Jacksonville also announced VyStar Credit Union’s lead sponsorship of the Hogan Street Link, which spans from Union Street to Riverfront Plaza and the Northbank Riverwalk.
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“It’s just another bit of proof that we are moving forward and will continue to move forward as fast as we possibly can on this link and others,” Deegan said.
The Hogan Street Link includes a two-way cycle track and connects the JTA Rosa Parks Transit Station, City Hall, James Weldon Johnson Park, VyStar’s headquarters and dozens of other businesses along the way.
“This is about more than just bike lanes, though. It is about creating safe, connected spaces to bring people together, connect our neighborhoods and encourage healthy, sustainable ways to get around our city,” Deegan said.
The Emerald Trail project aims to connect historic neighborhoods and foster community engagement.
The 30-mile Emerald Trail will connect 14 historic urban neighborhoods to downtown, the St. Johns River, McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. It will link 16 schools, two colleges and 21 parks among other destinations like restaurants, retail and businesses, with an additional 13 schools and 17 parks located within three blocks of the trail.