I went to City College, as many of you know.
Poly, our arch rival, is in my district.
Hundreds of students use public transportation, buses and the light rail, to get to the Poly-Western complex.
They cross Cold Spring Lane, a heavily trafficked street, on foot.
I’ve been looking for a funding source for a pedestrian bridge.
I’ve written you before about House Bill 512, which would have authorized the use of revenue from the speed cameras on the Jones Falls Expressway to enhance pedestrian safety on streets that cross the JFX.
It’s not likely that my bill will get voted out of committee and sent to the House floor.
This becomes a bill for next year’s session.
I’ll also be looking for other funding sources.
My goal is to have the bridge completed in time for the reopening of the rebuilt Poly-Western complex in September 2028.
A few weeks later, I’ll be rooting for City to beat Poly at our 139th annual football game.
