""I remember standing over the Chicago River and seeing all those movable bridges. It was fascinating to me. Then you look at something like the Mackinac Bridge, and you realize it's not just beautiful, it's what allows you to experience an entire part of the country you wouldn't otherwise reach.""
""This is the place where the fire truck comes when your house catches fire, how deliveries reach you, how people go to work, school, and see their families. It's everything.""
""You had situations where highways were built straight through communities. Businesses lost customers, people lost connection, and over time those areas changed completely.""
Bridges are essential for community connectivity, enabling commerce and personal relationships. They are often misunderstood as simple structures, but they play a crucial role in daily life. Over 40% of U.S. bridges are over 50 years old, with 7% deemed structurally deficient, indicating significant risks. Historical planning decisions have disrupted neighborhoods, leading to loss of connection and economic decline. Trahey emphasizes the importance of understanding bridges as lifelines that support entire communities and their experiences.
Read at The Village Voice
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