Mr Finish Line
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Is anyone else bothered by the fact that it is not straight? Any idea how much extra distance it adds to the walk by being curved?
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FFS. I think that is the whole point of this bridge - it's for wandering and meandering and looking at the view (and being quite beautiful to look at.)
ash_iwn95
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This bridge is going to be a popular shot for many skyline photos. The curves are gonna allow people to remain on the bridge while leaving room for people to walk over in my opinion
tripwire
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Nope! I like that it's not straight actually. It's not always about how fast you get to the finish line.
marcus_a_j
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Probably adds like 15 metres (50 ft). Straight span is 100m. The added distance is less than crossing most of the Villiers Island ROWs. Still a lot shorter than walking via Cherry St.
evandyk
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That could delay you by almost 10 seconds if you're a really slow walker.
A Torontonian Now
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Northern Light
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Not that I can tell.
~20M (or about 66ft)
The span, as designed is about 100M, vs the a straight line crossing of about 80M
CityRider
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I mean, we could have wound up with a hideous monstrosity like the bridge over the tracks in Liberty Village.
Am I wrong in thinking the curve is meant to evoke the new curved path of the river? And the original curving shape of the Don before it was straightened? Urban design cohesiveness, what a concept eh.
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dougtoronto
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Those sitting areas look so lovely and inviting. It's gonna be a great hangout space also
afransen
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Yes chef!
UtakataNoAnnex
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It's smexy when it's curvy... <3
