An old bridge in political limbo in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The old Mississippi River bridge in Vicksburg is gated to keep pedestrians off. Cars use the adjacent Interstate 20 bridge. Pedestrians and bicyclists have to swim across the river, thanks to short-sighted politicalleadership that has left the old bridge in limbo.

 

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Other interesting topics in Episode 61:

• Transportation planning in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Walk To School Day in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
• A new program to train school crossing guards in Fayetteville.
• The mayor of Fayetteville on sidewalks and trails.
• The sidewalk ordinance and good construction standards for new sidewalks in Fayetteville.
• Little steps form big obstacles on a pedestrian bridge in Flourissant, Missouri.

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