PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage celebrated the opening of a long-awaited trail on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Three miles of trail were added to the city’s pedestrian and bike friendly trail system, connecting Austin Lake to Zylman Avenue and creating the Austin Lake Trail.
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The new $3.9 million trail connects Portage to Vicksburg through the Vicksburg Trail, and gives the community a chance to safely enjoy nature.
“I think it’s a quality of life issue, and that’s very important to the city of Portage. Many people live here with families and children. We’re a natural place to move, so we’re providing safe places for that,” said Portage Mayor Patricia Randall…