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A footbridge (also a pedestrian bridge, pedestrian overpass, or pedestrian overcrossing) is a bridge designed solely for pedestrians. [1] While the primary meaning for a bridge is a structure which links "two points at a height above the ground", a footbridge can also be a lower structure, such as a boardwalk , that enables pedestrians to cross ...
The bridge was opened as the Southbank Pedestrian Bridge during Moomba 1990. [4] In November 1998, conservation architect Peter Lovell described it as "one of the largely unrecognised architectural gems of Melbourne", calling it "a beautifully designed and engineered structure which is a pleasure to use and view. [5]
Rick Tholen, a 71-year-old bike activist and director of the nonprofit Walk and Ride Eagle, worked to get the city of Eagle to build a pedestrian/bike bridge across the Boise River on Eagle Road.
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The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (previously called the Shelby Street Bridge or Shelby Avenue Bridge) is a truss bridge that spans the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The bridge spans 3,150 feet (960 m) [ 1 ] and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.
The Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge is a footbridge crossing the Providence River located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. The bridge connects Providence's Fox Point neighborhood to the city's Jewelry District. Originally known as the Providence River Pedestrian Bridge, in July 2020 it was renamed in honor of Michael S. Van Leesten.
The bridge connects otherwise disconnected segments of Park Boulevard, allowing pedestrians easier access between East Village and the waterfront. It is 550 feet (170 m) long, which makes it one of the longest self-anchored pedestrian bridges in the world. [2] The span measures 350 feet (110 m) while the remainder is approaches. [3]