Pedestrian bridge opens in Medina; crossings proposed elsewhere

Communities are advancing pedestrian infrastructure through projects at different stages. Medina has completed a grant-funded bridge over Oak Orchard Creek and about 2,000 feet of sidewalks, with contributions from the village, Town of Shelby and Orleans County. In Naperville, officials approved two options for a Riverwalk extension that would preserve a key trail connection; the less expensive alternative would remove several plazas and other features and could save about $1.5 million. Little Rock’s board is set to consider funding a study of crossing options where a pedestrian bridge was demolished after a truck strike. In Ross-on-Wye, residents are calling for safer school access across Ledbury Road, and Herefordshire Council says it is developing broader highway improvements because a standalone crossing would not be suitable.