San Francisco cyclists celebrate Golden Gate Bridge-cycle path

19:16 Publicado por Mario Galarza

Posted on Wednesday, 7 September 2011

When construction crews lanes for cyclists and pedestrians limited to San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge last month, representatives of the bridge 6,000 monthly cycling and 10,000 monthly walking safety concerns. Fortunately Bridge responds representatives, by creating new temporary lanes, and triggered despite disputes between pedestrians and cyclists, no one was hurt. And to the delight of the San Francisco cyclist, cycling this weekend are back in full force.

Of course this message is especially pedestrians not bright for all lovers of the Bay Street. During the bridge, Western bike trail opened importance will includes the Eastern sidewalk, pedestrians not in a position, the bridge for months. "Visitor probably a little bit confused East with the partial closure of the sidewalk, as they realize that they may be not quite over the range", said bridge spokeswoman Mary Currie.

This is the latest phase of the project 661 million seismic retrofit to ensure, that the Golden Gate Bridge can survive an 8.3 earthquake. The majority of the bridge is ten feet wide, but it is so slender as 5.5 meters, which explains why just a sidewalk can share cyclists and pedestrians while the other is updated.

The retrofit of the project planned completion is 2016, but is a good sign, the Western sidewalk a month early that they a little bit about the process, or at least not too far behind are. In the meantime continue the iconic enjoy San Francisco cyclist. When should next to stop, so that pedestrians once again Golden Bridge can be sure gate about the construction on the Eastern sidewalk.

Photo credit: Doug Letterman


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