Atlanta is Blowing all its Safety Money on a Flashy Pedestrian Bridge

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By Angie SchmittJul 26, 2019, 9:54 am267 pts
A pedestrian bridge rising over the Atlanta Falcons’ stadium site is becoming a symbol of the city’s misplaced priorities. Pedestrian advocates say the city has about $1 billion in needed sidewalk and curb-ramp repair work. But such necessary safety investments are being shortchanged in favor of a $33…

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