The Money's There, Let's Light a Bridge!

That's the message of the group trying to again light the Narrows Bridges. Instead of waiting for more money to light both bridges NarrowsBridgeLights.org wants to get to work on the new one. Funds allocated early in 2007 to a sum of $1.5 million for decorative lighting on the new Narrows Bridge will be spent elsewhere if not used soon. So the wheels are now in motion use these funds to make this happen by Memorial Day 2008.

As a member of this enthusiastic group, I can attest to the overwhelmingly positive response we got while stationed at a booth on opening day. With over 1,400 comment cards gathered less than 10 were against decorative lights. I even hear from a squirrel in my attic that Governor Gregoire may soon be getting behind the plans and telling WSDOT to put the lights up. If this proves true, those gorgeous lights will soon become a stunning reality for all to see and enjoy.

Link to The News Tribune here and here

Previously on KFnet

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12/15/2007 @ 1:37pm

We are so close. Nice follow up.

by Erik B.

12/16/2007 @ 5:31pm

Those are some pretty cool LED's. I saw several colors in the demo. I but that they could do pretty cool choreography with them to music or maybe they could use to display the general state of mind of Tacoma. Sort of a mood bridge. There are some great possibilities here!

by Gavin

12/20/2007 @ 7:12pm

Check out the tnt article just posted. Lighting looks closer than ever

Backers clear hurdle in effort to light spans
ROB CARSON, The News Tribune
Published: December 20th, 2007 06:56 PM

For the citizens’ group trying to light up the Tacoma Narrows bridges, the past 12 months have amounted to a rough sort of Politics 101. The year began with an outpouring of verbal support from just about every government agency you can think of.

by Erik B.

12/21/2007 @ 1:05pm

Now you are in the Seattle PI as well Kevin!

by Erik B.