Description
Title: Resolution to Recommend Approval of a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Grants Management for the Replacement of the South Barton Pedestrian Bridge.
Summary
The City of Ann Arbor is moving forward with a resolution to apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to replace the South Barton Pedestrian Bridge in Barton Nature Area. This bridge, spanning 304 feet over the Huron River, is integral to the Border to Border Trail and has been heavily utilized following the opening of a nearby pedestrian tunnel. Constructed in 1991, the bridge has deteriorated and no longer meets modern design standards, which recommend a 14-foot width for shared bicycle and pedestrian use. The estimated total cost for the bridge replacement is approximately $5 million, with a potential grant of up to $400,000 from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The city has secured over $4.