Bridge collapse links
Lots of blogger coverage on the 35W collapse last night. Noah at Blanked Out was standing right there. See his post, “35W just came down right in front of my house.” Lots of pictures there.
Nationally, Michelle Malkin has a huge roundup of links to stories, photos, and video. Locally, Lileks liveblogged the event and has quite a few links as well, and this Lilekian reflection:
I’ve driven across this bridge every few days for thirty years. There are bridges, and there are bridges; this one had the most magnificent view of downtown available, and it’s a miracle I never rear-ended anyone while gawking at the skyline, the old Stone Bridge, the Mississippi. You always felt proud to be here when you crossed that bridge, pleased to live in such a beautiful place. Didn’t matter if it was summer twilight or hard cold winter noon - Minneapolis always seemed to be standing at attention, posing for a formal portrait . We’ll have that view again “
Transit has helped alleviate some of the car traffic on the freeways. I’d venture to say if we hadn’t the park-n-rides we do, the bridge would have collapsed sooner.
Pointing fingers at the light rail is fine and dandy for those in the sticks, but for those who actually use it such malice is unproductive.