Daft question… if a Footbridge that goes over a Railway track leads to a place of interest (such as a Park), would it be a possible yes or a definite no?
I’d be more leaning to a “no” on that I feel as the point of interest is the park, not the bridge. It’s similar in that regard to signs that point to the church I suppose. The sign isn’t interesting. The church is.
But the supporting info and other things supplied by the submitter could change my view.
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I don’t think there is anything specifically interesting about the bridge that would make it interesting, other than being access to the Park.
I don’t know about the bridge but I’d consider a few things if I were to nominate it.
When was it built? Was there some community effort to get the work done (petitioning the local council etc.)? Has it been updated since being constructed?
It maybe could be a point of interest in it’s own right but it could also just be basic infrastructure.
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From memory, it’s just basic infrastructure.
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I was beginning to review around the time of the “footbridges are eligible” clarification, so that probably influences my opinion of them.
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Here’s one of my exceptions, a footbridge not along a named trail. It’s in a park, provides access across a small stream, and was hand-built by a community member (there’s a small dedication plaque attached) and it’s quite charming. The local kids love it, and I waited a while before I could get a photo as a result!
I think this one was rightfully accepted, but respect the fact that opinions may vary.
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Do we need a Parody Global Footbridge Challenge?
I am not a huge fan of the parody topics because it can easily become a make fun of the coal situation.
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I see your point…
For footbridges i would usually always accept them if they have unique names, are historical and have some form of architecture. Some examples:
This one has a unique name and i believe its a listed structure
These three have unique names
If the footbridge goes over a water feature than i would more than likely accept. Everything else I would usually decline.
That’s a great question! I think of them in terms of the simple criteria: is it a good place to be social, exercise, or explore? So, for me, if a small bridge is an essential part of being able to more fully (or safely) explore an area, then it’s good with me. They can help in exercise in that way too. For me, they have to legitimately contribute to those goals though. Every footbridge won’t fit that criteria.
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Don’t respond with what you’re thinking. Don’t respond with what you’re thinking.
What J is thinking
Why? Have my trousers fallen down?
I’ve had a couple declined recently so… I guess I have no idea.
Seems to me that a foot bridge is exactly as eligible as a foot path. It IS a foot path only slightly elevated.
A board walk is maybe somewhere in between. It’s an elevated foot path.
A single board… not permanent, IMO. If you can pick it up and walk off with it then it’s too easy to abuse.
I have a suspicion that material matters. Wooden seem to be accepted more often than metal. And most of the metal or metal/concrete ones I’ve seen would appear to be mass produced and generic.
I’m not going to comment on what you are thinking… Nobody should see that… I mean nobody!!!
One of my oldest friends is a big fan of “Bottom”, so would always respond with that, so it’s lodged in my head.
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The materials used to make a footbridge is irrelevant. It should go down to what the significant purpose of what it does. Does it provide access to a trail? Is there some historical relevance to the Footbridge? Could you get to the intended destination without using the footbridge? (I may be wrong on this, but hopefully close). A footbridge that connects to pavements / sidewalks together with no real intended interests (or whatever Niantic’s guidelines are) won’t be eligible.
Sorry for the slight waffle.
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I’m part of the 1% who probably hasn’t seen Bottom… or don’t recall much from the programme.
You can always get there another way. You can’t necessarily get there another way without tools, without getting your feet dirty, or without an extensive expenditure of time, though.