Hannibal Lecter wrote:No one is going to walk hundreds of yards out of their way to cross a street, even Mockingbird. It's only for the few people using the trail.
You do realize the main purpose of bridge is not for crossing the street? So yeah, you're right. It's not for them.
The purpose of the bridge was to connect Dallas' trails.
10 yrs ago, when the bridge was first proposed, it was part of the City's great plan to connect it's trails.
In fact, The original name of the bridge was Katy trail Extension bridge.
Yes,The bridge serves an alternative to crossing the street at grade level, people have died doing so; but it's not even supposed to be a crosswalk.
IMO, anything that encourages an active lifestyle should be applauded. I wish we had a better trail system. At least, this is a start.