Fairhope, Alabama
SUITABLE FOR GREENO ROAD TOO?
A Times reporter got a sneak preview of the new pedestrian bridge over Hwy 59 in Foley and found it to be of sound design and construction.
Something similar has been discussed from time to time for Fairhope's Greeno Road ... but never seriously considered: a citizen proposed one in the late 1990's with a nautical theme (fish).
Greeno was widened from two to four lanes in about 1999 and has been a significant barrier for pedestrians ever since, dividing the east from west side of town.
Some time ago, mayor Kant told the Times he would favor a more traditional ground-level crossing with pedestrian signals and islands halfway across for safety rather than a bridge; Councilman Burrell mentioned a tunnel under the road instead.
Kant said a number of senior citizens have trouble crossing to grocery stores, even at intersections.
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| Over Hwy 59 in Foley |
SUITABLE FOR GREENO ROAD TOO?
A Times reporter got a sneak preview of the new pedestrian bridge over Hwy 59 in Foley and found it to be of sound design and construction.
Something similar has been discussed from time to time for Fairhope's Greeno Road ... but never seriously considered: a citizen proposed one in the late 1990's with a nautical theme (fish).Greeno was widened from two to four lanes in about 1999 and has been a significant barrier for pedestrians ever since, dividing the east from west side of town.
Some time ago, mayor Kant told the Times he would favor a more traditional ground-level crossing with pedestrian signals and islands halfway across for safety rather than a bridge; Councilman Burrell mentioned a tunnel under the road instead.
Kant said a number of senior citizens have trouble crossing to grocery stores, even at intersections.
Comments
Crazy drivers will not yield to pedestrians, just road kill even in crosswalks.
Most Dangerous for children trying to walk to school .