Forest Glen Foot Bridge Remains Scary

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REMEMBER THE CASE OF THE DANGEROUS FOOT BRIDGE along Georgia Avenue at the Capital Beltway near the Forest Glen Metrorail station? Last winter, the new $7.7 million bridge — which snakes its way high above freeway on- and off-ramps and under I-495 — was the scene of a number of muggings and other attacks, sparking concerns over the safety of those who choose to use it. Montgomery County officials vowed to move quickly to make the pedestrian link a safe passage.

But as Silver Spring Penguin reports today, planned emergency call boxes won't be operational until November and the installation of security cameras has been delayed.

» "Security Measures on Forest Glen Footbridge Still in the Works" [Silver Spring Penguin]
» EARLIER: "On Georgia Ave., a Dangerous Bridge?" [Free Ride/Express]

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