Officials seek public comment for Ashley River Crossing Project VIDEO: Officials seek public comment for Ashley River Crossing Project By Riley Bean | April 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 5:45 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston is holding an online public meeting to discuss the Ashley River Crossing Project. City officials say they are seeking public comment on a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will connect West Ashley and downtown Charleston. With nearly half of all city residents residing in West Ashley, proponents say a safe connection to the Peninsula is needed for both bicyclists and pedestrians.