Creative solutions for bridges and other structures.
The Union Street Pedestrian Bridge contract was awarded in 2020. The bridge and companion elevator will provide an accessible, user-friendly route between the downtown core and the new revitalized waterfront area. As the bridge designer, V+M is supporting the construction phase and working with the design team and contractor as work progresses. It is anticipated that foundation work will begin in Spring 2021.
V+M wrapped up work on a detailed options study for a new pedestrian bridge in downtown Courtenay, BC. The new bridge will provide a key pedestrian and cycling connection across the Courtenay River between downtown and Simms Millennium Park, while relieving cycling and foot traffic from the existing 5th Street Roadway Bridge.
The team evaluated several options for the crossing – the structure’s geometry is driven by a number of site constraints. After careful consideration of the evaluation criteria and performance of each option, the cable-stayed option emerged as the preferred alternative.
V+M presented the findings of the study to City Council for adoption and progression to the next stage, which will include advancing the preferred option to detailed design and onto construction-ready documents.
Article: https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/multiuse-bridge-in-courtenay-in-conceptual-stage/
The Totem Lake Connector bid occurred in March 2020, but was put on hold due to COVID-19. After re-tendering the pedestrian bridge project in September 2020, the low bidder was identified as Kraemer North America. V+M’s Schaun Valdovinos was the bridge design lead for the project during concept development and final design. V+M continues to support the City of Kirkland on the project as a member of the Construction Management Team. This exciting project will provide a grade separated crossing of the major intersection and will become a gateway to the Totem Lake neighborhood once it opens near the end of 2022.
The design of the pedestrian bridge across the Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu is making progress, approaching a milestone with the forthcoming release of the draft environmental assessment. A month-long public review period will follow, with the final design expected to be complete in early 2023.