The session introduces a history of innovation in the pedestrian bridge world, spanning from pre-history to the current state of the art with a particular focus on trail bridges.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will be able to identify landmark innovations in pedestrian bridges

2. Attendee will be able to recognize how their current projects fit into the history of those structures.

3. Attendees will be understand the structural components of pedestrian bridges.

Presenters:

John Mauney, Engineer, Areté Structures LLC

John is an frequent trail user, both on foot and bicycle. His professional background is in engineering and traditional timber-framing.