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of those examples span rail yards that require certain hight and pilon strength specifications?  
 
But with it only being for pedestrians and cyclists it doesn't need to connect to streets. It would have to be build where it doesn't require a very steep incline, but you can use curves and have it run parallel to the streets.  
 

just because you work for the city doesn't mean you need to defend them!!!  
 
it was once again a very poor choice made by this city  
 
can't wait to see what the next one is now  

Quesnel, BC Looks like it only spans 2 tracks. But would get the height required without needing a lot of space. And would be accessible by cyclists. Not sure what it cost to build. But it's a simple concrete design.  
 
http://yourrailwaypictures.com/TrainBridges/Quesnel_Pedestrian_Overpass-a.jpg  
 
http://yourrailwaypictures.com/TrainBridges/Quesnel_Pedestrian_Overpass-c.jpg  
 
http://yourrailwaypictures.com/TrainBridges/Quesnel_Pedestrian_Overpass-b.jpg  
 
http://yourrailwaypictures.com/TrainBridges/Quesnel_Pedestrian_Overpass-d.jpg  
 
This page gives some details about it mid way down the page. Make sure you computer speakers are turned down or you will get blasted by a train horn.  
 
http://yourrailwaypictures.com/TrainBridges/indexBC.html  

Realistically,how many people are going to use this walkway? 20 to 50 people a day.  
 
What is their destination point? Not likely going to walk to Superstore and carry back a $100 worth of groceries. Also doubt they are walking to a school as there aren't any close. Will residents of Sokol Manor use a walkway with steep elevations?  
 
If the gallery still had stores there might be an argument for a walkway.  
 
Hard to justify spending $2million or $11 million dollars just to get to the Crystal hotel.  
 
Edited by Reggie 2, 2016-04-06 19:54:34

Reggie 2 said "Realistically,how many people are going to use this walkway? 20 to 50 people a day.     What is their destination point? Not likely going to walk to Superstore and carry back a $100 worth of groceries. Also doubt they are walking to a school as there aren't any close. Will residents of Sokol Manor use a walkway with steep elevations?     If the gallery still had stores there might be an argument for a walkway.     Hard to justify spending $2million or $11 million dollars just to get to the Crystal hotel.     Edited by Reggie 2, 2016-04-06 19:54:34"

connected to the walkway system, more people might use it more than the current bridge. And you also don't see masses of people using the other walkpaths, but they are used regularly.  
 
The inclines on the bridge make it a real challenge, especially off Pacific. As it stands right now, none of the walkpaths lead into Downtown. If more people start using it, the criminal element might leave.  
 
The walkway in Quesnel is spiral with gradual inclines to get to hight required.  
 
And the City of Quesnel only has 10,000.  
 
 
 
Edited by Trevor B, 2016-04-06 20:18:48

Going over 18 th street look to the west and you don't see many houses that way either. Most people going over the bridge are going to catch a bus. We have people catching a bus downtown and walking over the bridge to come to work. The bus system in the north end is horrendous.

Going over 18 th street look to the west and you don't see many houses that way either. Most people going over the bridge are going to catch a bus. We have people catching a bus downtown and walking over the bridge to come to work. The bus system in the north end is horrendous.

Trevor B said "of those examples span rail yards that require certain hight and pilon strength specifications?     But with it only being for pedestrians and cyclists it doesn't need to connect to streets. It would have to be build where it doesn't require a very steep incline, but you can use curves and have it run parallel to the streets.     "

Do you have any information regarding pillar strength? I found pdf's that have height no less than 22 feet above ground. We wouldn't need this giant arch or all this fancy land to bridge connections. IMO I say ditch the bridge but if people really need one, a plain simple cheap design will work just fine. Doesn't need flowers pots, stamped wheat or animal patterns like other concrete bridges, etc.

Per the city info put out today, tender is expected to go out in January with demolition to start as early as March. No specific commitment on a replacement yet for pedestrian traffic, but sounds like potential designs for some form of North-South corridor will be in front of council in April:  
http://www.brandon.ca/public-notices-details?var=3403

they started moving on it.  
 
still wish that there was a vehicle bridge being put back but I understand $$$$

current design standards would not make a vehicle bridge there possible.

Has anyone even thought of the population of BRANDON in the next 10 20 or 30 years? Why does everyone think short term and how it will effect their pocket book! How about traffic congestion as BRANDON grows? Would it not be smarter to make a one way north across the railway tracks aligned with where the CITY BUSSES congregate as it lines up with a street across the tracks. Then it would be a good idea to make the existing bridge a one way bridge going south after the north bound bridge is built.!!!!!!! ONLY MY PREPOSSEL TO CITY HALL PLANNERS! Something to ponder for our growing CITY. From Brad.