Reaching out to Walkers: One Bridge at a Time

A few Sundays ago, Simon and I crossed a new pedestrian bridge. And it was new: it had just opened one day before we walked on it!

It was a glorious, sunny, mild (for December!) and poncho-wearing-day and the bike path leading to the bridge was well-used by couples walking hand-in-hand, recreational cyclists, young parents with prams and friends conversing.

I love pedestrian bridges!
They bridge the gap between neighbourhoods, creating more diversity and options and encouraging people to walk more. They are convenient and often quicker to get to a destination.
Whether for commuting or a Sunday stroll, they are welcoming!

There is something gratifying about walking across a bridge and finding oneself in a different neighbourhood. The possibilities seem endless on where to walk to …. a whole city opens up to us.