(Summary from the RTC's Highlights)

The Commission received an informational update on the community’s preference between

two single-span bridge types for the Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 bicycle and pedestrian

bridge over Aptos Creek and Soquel Drive. The project originally proposed a three-span

simple prefabricated bridge. However, the project development team encountered

challenges with utilities conflicting with the location of the bridge columns and

recommended a single span, 300-foot- long bridge. Two single-span bridge options were

considered. The Tied Arch Bridge would be supported by two 300-foot-long curved arches

with the deck supported below. Its 50-foot-tall arch makes a striking visual statement and

would be visible from adjacent public and private properties. The Stress  ...