Sunday, June 8, 2008

Footbridge over Mary Avenue


Many years ago, when I talked to buyers who were thinking of moving to South Mary Avenue, there was some concern that someday the dead end at Homestead Road would be opened up, and Mary would become an arterial, and a much busier street. This has long since been disproved.
More recently, there was all kinds of controversy about the potential northern extension of Mary Avenue over 101 and 237, with neighbors up in arms about the potential increase in traffic.
But no one is objecting to the steel suspension bridge that is currently in construction over Highway 280. This bridge, which will allow a shortcut for walkers and bikers crossing between Sunnyvale and Cupertino is being partially funded by the two cities, but primarily by the VTA. When it is completed next spring, students heading north to Homestead High, and south to DeAnza College will have easier and safer access.

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