Bridge Improvement Presentation:

Amsterdam BridgeGroup #6: Chris Wong, Andrew Yang and Esther

Roorda

- About the Amsterdam Bridge

- Recommendations for Maintenance Work

- Improvements to stairs

- Improvements for slipperiness

-Implications

Table of Contents

About the Amsterdam Bridge:- Opened in 1978

- Named after Toronto's twin city.

- Steel Cable Footbridge

- In low traffic Toronto Harbour area, below is a docking facility for boats

- Only light damage according to OSIM guidelines.

- Design for Aesthetics

Recommendations for Maintenance Work

- Repaint rusted areas (Rusting classified as light by OSIM guidelines)

- Wood, Concrete and Steel all in good condition apart from minor rusting.

-Replace rusty nails and wires

Recommendations for Maintenance Work

Improvements on the stairsADA Accessibility Guidelines from

Buildings and Facilities 4.9.2• "Open risers are not permitted"

Improvements on the stairsC.T.A.D.G 1.1.10"Tread nosings should be clearly marked with a brightly painted non-slip finish"

Improvements for Slipperiness:Apply anti-slip treads horizontally across

the bridgeC.T.A.D.G 1.1.10 • "Steps must be of firm non slip material".

ImplicationsAnti-Slip Improvement:• Bridge will be more convenient to

use, especially in the winter. • Better for people with mobility

issues because of anti-slip treads• Improved safety: Fewer people

would slip on the bridge due to wet surfaces or ice.

Implications

Improvements to stairs:

• Better visibility especially at night.

• Less chance of pedestrians tripping on the stairs.