Monday, September 25, 2023

a bridge so near

They've positioned the walking bridge across the Red Cedar. Never have I ever been so invested in a construction project! There are several walking bridges on the riverwalk towards Spartan Stadium, but this is the first one east of campus and right across from our street. They're calling it a "river trail expansion" and it would let us walk/bike all the way to Lake Lansing.

Did I say "invested"? I meant excited. I dragged Big A over to see it all up close at the end of our walk. And he kept warning me not to touch it as if I was a toddler with no self control. 

As if. 

Also: Super happy about the successful end to the WGA strike and fingers crossed for the SAG people. I'm on tenterhooks about the UAW strike; I've been dipping into Chapter 13 of The People's History for inspiration and optimism.
 
Pic: The new walking/bike path this afternoon after workers had left for the day.

5 comments:

Nicole said...

OMG did the writer's strike end? I haven't heard the news yet today! I am so happy for them!
Yay for the new bridge. DON'T TOUCH IT THOUGH. Lol!

StephLove said...

I have my fingers crossed about both strikes for the obvious reasons, but also just general solidarity.

Gillian said...

Good news.

maya said...

LOL, Nicole.
Steph, I can definitely see that...
Gillian--absolutely!

NGS said...

I love it when infrastructure projects are to my advantage! They're considering adding a bridge over our river that would great improve my quality of life and I have my fingers crossed really hard that they do it!

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