[at-l] Foot Bridge

[Felix J]

Martha and Jim wrote:
> Is anyone from that area?  Would the bridge be used by AT hikers only, or 
> would it be used by other folks in the area to get from Pt. A to Pt. B?  The 
> reason for the question is that there are a lot of bridges in the country 
> across highways for local folks to use to get across safely.  And just like 
> crosswalks and pedestrian signals, that would seem to be something that the 
> highway department should pay for.  On the other hand, if it is purely 
> conducive to AT hikers, then maybe the ATC or NPS might chip in?  Or seek a 
> grant from the Federal Dept of Transportation.


I can't imagine that stretch of AT/road is dangerous enough to merit a  
$600,000 bridge. Or, really, even a change. The road's shoulder is 
plenty wide enough and there are  plenty of places with visibility long 
enough to make safe crossings. If the ATC wants to throw $600,000 at a 
dangerous situation, they should look at the Palisades parkway.


-- 
Felix J. McGillicuddy
ME-->GA '98
"Your Move"
ALT '03 KT '03
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