This stunning new bridge in Helsinki is designed for cyclists, pedestrians, and trams—but no cars |
This stunning new bridge in Helsinki is designed for cyclists, pedestrians, and trams—but no cars
At three quarters of a mile in length, the Kruunuvuorensilta, or crown bridge, is likely the longest of its kind in the world.
[Photo: courtesy Helsinki Partners]
In a new neighborhood in Helsinki, you can skip owning a car. One key part of the district’s design? A new bridge that’s part of the city’s growing bicycle superhighway network.
The 1.2-kilometer-long bridge, about three quarters of a mile, connects an island called Laajasalo to the city center. It opens to cyclists and pedestrians on April 18 and will soon also include trams. No cars can cross it; drivers have to take a longer route over an older bridge. On one edge of the island, a former industrial site is now filled with........