Bourne Bridge

Bourne Bridge

Bicycle/pedestrian access

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==Bicycle/pedestrian access==
==Bicycle/pedestrian access==
[[File:Bourne Bridge biker.jpg|thumb|left|A cyclist passes under the Cape Cod side of the bridge]]
There is a {{convert|6|ft|m|adj=mid|-wide|spell=in}} sidewalk for pedestrian and bicycle access on the west side of the bridge.{{cite web|title=Sagamore And Bourne Bridge Statistics|url=https://www.capenews.net/sagamore-and-bourne-bridge-statistics/article_31daaf0a-a84c-11e4-976d-4fbfbe3f47bd.html|website=The Enterprise|access-date=9 September 2017|date=30 January 2015}} The sidewalk is slightly raised, but there is no fence or barrier between it and car traffic, and cyclists are recommended to walk their bicycle.{{cite web|last1=Sullivan|first1=John|title=Coffeeneuring the Cape Cod Canal. Both Sides End to End and Crossing Both Bridges|url=https://amidnightrider.com/2015/09/20/coffeeneuring-the-cape-cod-canal-both-sides-end-to-end-and-crossing-both-bridges/|website=A Midnight Rider|access-date=9 September 2017|date=20 September 2015}} The bridge road is plowed in winter, although the sidewalk is sometimes unplowed and unpassable.{{cite news|last1=Burke|first1=Kevin|title=Army Corps: No Snow Clearing From Bridge Sidewalks|url=https://www.capenews.net/bourne/news/army-corps-no-snow-clearing-from-bridge-sidewalks/article_96d6f9fe-4fb9-5a35-8bed-b4c708a73ae2.html|access-date=9 September 2017|publisher=The Bourne Enterprise|date=19 January 2017}} Bridges to the Cape are sometimes closed for safety during high winds.{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/10/28/bourne-sagamore-bridges-may-close-hurricane-sandy-brings-sustained-winds-mph/YBzqTxer7mlbAjmiNGlTBI/story.html|title=Bourne, Sagamore bridges may close if Hurricane Sandy brings sustained winds of 70 mph|work=Boston.com|access-date=October 18, 2014}}
There is a {{convert|6|ft|m|adj=mid|-wide|spell=in}} sidewalk for pedestrian and bicycle access on the west side of the bridge.{{cite web|title=Sagamore And Bourne Bridge Statistics|url=https://www.capenews.net/sagamore-and-bourne-bridge-statistics/article_31daaf0a-a84c-11e4-976d-4fbfbe3f47bd.html|website=The Enterprise|access-date=9 September 2017|date=30 January 2015}} The sidewalk is slightly raised, but there is no fence or barrier between it and car traffic, and cyclists are recommended to walk their bicycle.{{cite web|last1=Sullivan|first1=John|title=Coffeeneuring the Cape Cod Canal. Both Sides End to End and Crossing Both Bridges|url=https://amidnightrider.com/2015/09/20/coffeeneuring-the-cape-cod-canal-both-sides-end-to-end-and-crossing-both-bridges/|website=A Midnight Rider|access-date=9 September 2017|date=20 September 2015}} The bridge road is plowed in winter, although the sidewalk is sometimes unplowed and unpassable.{{cite news|last1=Burke|first1=Kevin|title=Army Corps: No Snow Clearing From Bridge Sidewalks|url=https://www.capenews.net/bourne/news/army-corps-no-snow-clearing-from-bridge-sidewalks/article_96d6f9fe-4fb9-5a35-8bed-b4c708a73ae2.html|access-date=9 September 2017|publisher=The Bourne Enterprise|date=19 January 2017}} Bridges to the Cape are sometimes closed for safety during high winds.{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/10/28/bourne-sagamore-bridges-may-close-hurricane-sandy-brings-sustained-winds-mph/YBzqTxer7mlbAjmiNGlTBI/story.html|title=Bourne, Sagamore bridges may close if Hurricane Sandy brings sustained winds of 70 mph|work=Boston.com|access-date=October 18, 2014}}