Who's says they're broke?

[Brew 5,493]

It would seem another survey no one has heard of has taken place with regard to a new bridge over the Trent for pedestrians and cyclists at a cost of 12 million. The city is not paying for the bulk of it, but I do think the money could be better spent. The bridge will cross from the old Waterways site to... well nowhere really.

 

[PeverilPeril 3,311]

I think that the idea has vision - especially for people that can walk, drive a wheelchair or ride a bike.

'Nowhere' will become 'somewhere' eventually, so bugger the traffic. Let's have a bit of freedom!!

[Brew 5,493]

That's one view PP and may prove to be right. but it can also be said it's very expensive facility for very few people considering there are two pedestrian/cycling  only bridges already existing.

[Cliff Ton 10,569]

They've approved it.

 

https://westbridgfordwire.com/waterside-bridge-for-river-trent-gets-unanimous-support-from-councillors/

[Brew 5,493]

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From Nottinghtransport,com:

 

"It’s great to see such positive feedback from the community! The bridge is part of the Transforming Cities initiative and aims to enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity across the River Trent".

 

They pat themselves on the back and boast 83% approved the idea. But...

There were 1198 responses. 83% of that is only 991, this means they based their decision on the opinion of less than 0.3% of Nottingham's residents.

More than 400, almost half of those that approved the idea, thought the location was in the wrong place. Looking at the waterside area (99% industrial), access and the West Bridgeford field it ends up in I can see why.