The City of West Palm Beach marked a milestone in community connectivity as it unveiled the recently completed North Shore Pedestrian Bridge. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $2.7 million improvement project was attended by city and state officials, signaling the bridge’s readiness to serve pedestrians with a safer passageway over the Carver Canal.
Former North Shore Neighborhood Association president, Leslie Perry, and current president James Walderon were among the key figures cutting the ribbon, their action signaling the bridge’s opening, while local leaders including Mayor Keith A. James beheld the proceedings. Mayor James emphasized the significance of the endeavor, stating, “Here in West Palm Beach, we are committed to building a city where every resident has safe and reliable ways to get around,” according to the city’s official news release. The new infrastructure, Mayor James added, is aimed at aiding students in their journey to school, connecting neighbors, and generally improving life quality for everyone in the area.
This project received funding through the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency’s Transportation Alternatives Program and was seamlessly brought to fruition in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). A prefabricated steel pedestrian bridge now arches over the canal accompanied by realigned sidewalks, reconstructed drainage outfalls, signage upgrades, and the addition of lighting to ensure visibility and safety at both ends of the bridge…