Hialeah wants to spruce up pedestrian bridge with painted pink flamingos, nod to racetrack
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Hialeah is proposing a renovation of a 60-year-old pedestrian bridge that spans U.S. 27, aiming to incorporate culturally significant design elements, like painted flamingos, alongside sustainable landscaping. The city's initiative coincides with its centennial celebration, focusing on enhancing community identity. A $64,021 contract has been awarded for the project, which emphasizes the bridge's importance as it sees approximately 62,000 vehicles daily. The design is currently under review by the Florida Department of Transportation, ensuring adherence to state guidelines while reflecting local culture and aesthetics.
The design includes bright pink flamingos, reflecting Hialeah’s cultural identity, and aims to enhance the pedestrian bridge while making it a community landmark.
The pedestrian bridge, which connects to Miami Springs, sees an estimated 62,000 vehicles daily, emphasizing its importance for both pedestrians and traffic.
Hialeah is marking its centenary with a focus on beautifying key features, as expressed in the proposal: "we want key features of the city to shine alongside new additions."
The project is currently undergoing a review by the Florida Department of Transportation, ensuring that it aligns well with state regulations and community aesthetics.
Read at Miami Herald
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