Build that Bridge
After recognizing that there is indeed a problem with congestion of traffic in the area between the Reitz Union and the New Physics Building, I have decided that the best solution is to construct a pedestrian walkway bridge. Similar to the DNA Bridge located by Shands Hospital, students either walking or riding their bike could travel across Museum Road much more efficiently. The bridge could be built so that students would easily be able to get right to the Reitz Union from the south side of campus. There is another similar type of pedestrian walkway that is built from the dorms to Norman, but this one goes underneath the road. I think that instead of having to tear up the road and dig underneath the road, a bridge would suffice much better, as long as it is tall enough for all types of vehicles to travel underneath. Not only would a bridge ensure that students could cross the street without relying on the good will of vehicles traveling to stop for them, but it would also help the vehicles. People transporting in cars, trucks, buses, or scooters could benefit from this bridge because the majority of the traffic that is generated in this area is due to the fact that cars have to constantly wait for people to cross. I understand that constructing a pedestrian bridge could be costly, but I think that in the long run it would benefit everyone. Money could even be made back by allowing advertisements being posted on the bridge since this is such a common area to travel through.
Hey Travis,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up many key factors that would have to go into the building of this bridge. It is very important to be able to keep the road available during the day, and if a tunnel was built, the road would be under construction for a long time. One thing to consider with this bridge is that it will also have to be ADA accessible so that people in wheelchairs or with other disabilities can still use the bridge.