News Summary
A new pedestrian bridge in Wyoming, Michigan, offers a safer passage across 28th Street for pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. Measuring 12 feet wide and ADA accessible, the bridge aims to improve safety in a high-traffic area. Fully funded through grants, it connects to 4.6 miles of trails and is part of the broader City Center project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for September 27 to celebrate its opening and engage the community.
Wyoming, Michigan has opened a new pedestrian bridge that provides a safer passage for pedestrians, runners, and cyclists crossing 28th Street on Hook Avenue SW. This newly constructed 12-foot wide bridge, which is ADA accessible, is designed to accommodate two-way traffic and will allow users to cross without stopping for vehicular traffic, addressing safety concerns raised by local residents.
The bridge, which cost $7.4 million, has been fully funded through state and federal grants. It represents the only elevated pedestrian crossing in Wyoming and is strategically positioned to connect with 4.6 miles of newly built trails that the city has developed. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with food trucks and live music, is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, at 9 a.m. to celebrate the bridge’s opening. This inaugural event is free and open to the public, and will include a “Run, Walk, Roll” event to further engage the community.
The construction of the bridge comes in response to significant safety concerns along 28th Street, where over 30,000 vehicles travel daily. The busy thoroughfare has seen more than 10% of all traffic crashes in Wyoming, and over the last decade, there have been more than 2,300 crashes reported on this stretch of road between Burlingame and U.S. 131, including five fatalities.
The pedestrian bridge is a key part of the broader City Center project, which aims to revitalize the downtown area along 28th Street. The state has invested $20 million in this initiative, which has an estimated total cost of $36.8 million. Plans for the City Center include not just the pedestrian bridge, but also the addition of more trails, a public plaza, and various commercial and residential spaces.
Construction work in the area will ramp up further, as Magnus Capital Partners is set to begin work on a six-story building adjacent to the new bridge. This development will feature 170 housing units alongside commercial tenants, expanding the local business landscape in a rapidly growing part of Wyoming.
The City Center project has already attracted investments and interest from new businesses, including a recently opened Popeye’s franchise, demonstrating the potential for economic growth stimulated by the infrastructure improvements. The pedestrian bridge will play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity for residents heading to Pinery Park and accessing local commercial amenities.
Despite some initial delays in construction due to material availability, the project was completed under budget, marking a successful achievement in Wyoming’s ongoing development efforts. As the new bridge opens, city officials expect it to serve as a vital connector for pedestrians and cyclists in the area, further encouraging a safer and more active community.
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Additional Resources
- WOOD TV: Wyoming pedestrian bridge looks to improve traffic safety
- Wikipedia: Pedestrian bridge
- MLive: New pedestrian bridge opens over busy 28th Street
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic
- Fox17: Wyoming’s new pedestrian bridge opens with community celebration
- Google Search: Wyoming pedestrian bridge
- WZZM 13: City of Wyoming unveils new 28th Street bridge
- Google Scholar: Pedestrian safety
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