Ain't it funny?
We have millions of dollars to run a new streetcar to the vacant apartments at the RiverPlace.
We have tens of millions for a new aerial tram from OHSU to a new development in "South Waterfront."
But the Sellwood Bridge? It's falling apart, and we haven't got a clue what we're going to do about it, or when. In the meantime, people who take mass transit can forget about crossing it for many years.
I propose that the county immediately sell the Sellwood Bridge to Homer Williams for $1. Then I'm sure we'd quickly find the tens of millions to fix it -- plus, build 10 stories of "luxury" lofts above.
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Comments (4)
I'm glad you brought this up, because I also recognize the problem and that's why I recommend, for only 40 gagillion dollars, the Sellwood Hyper Light Tram. We will ferry cars and trucks across the river on microbes that emit helium and float the vehicles across the river. Although these microbes are currently non existent a small grant could guarantee their cost overruns for the next five years! Were talking 60 gazillabillion tops. It's assured, I donated to Francesconi.
Posted by Antonio | June 26, 2004 2:51 AM
Ha Antonio!!
The best laugh I've had all day! *giggle* Geesh.
Thanx.
Posted by pdxkona | June 28, 2004 2:10 PM
Actually... that's not such a bad idea... condos built into the bridge's superstructure.
The problem is that the bridge belongs to the county, and not the Portland city council. You could try making a case for same-sex wedding ceremonies on bridges....
Posted by Pliny | June 29, 2004 2:14 PM
Are you proposing a new "Ponte Vecchio" Sellwood bridge?
Cool!
Posted by Gordo | June 29, 2004 4:42 PM