ure span bridge will support six lanes. The building of readily accessible duty free shops, more tollbooths, and customs stations will also increase the fluency of traffic. In addition, Buffalo believes that if a signature bridge is built, it may become a landmark. Two examples of landmark bridges are the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Brooklyn Bridge. These bridges have become a tourist attraction, which offer many benefits. Some benefits are increased revenue for shops, malls, restaurants, and hotels. There is one final reason why a new bridge will be built. That reason is employment. The building of a new bridge would call for over 400 workers. It is possible that this construction would bring people into the area to work, and supply jobs to those who are currently unemployed in Buffalo. The building of a new bridge will be done. The question is when. A new bridge is of major importance to the city of Buffalo. It will bring many positives, and barely any negatives. Personally, I have always just thought of a bridge as a way to get from point A to point B. However, the idea of new Peace Bridge’s benefits has opened my eyes. The new Peace Bridge may result in a modern day Erie Canal. ...
