Banff's bridge only cost $2mill. I guess they don't care about having extra tourists coming just to see it.
http://www.calgarysun.com/news/colum...47106-sun.html
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Banff's steel and concrete bridge, to be built by Vancouver firm Surespan, is simple, not because of cost, but because the town council decided the natural surroundings would be marred by anything too fancy.
Rather, the citizens of Banff decided. Banff's town council, you see, actually consulted citizens about what they wanted when it came to a new river crossing: The people of the town were surveyed, and their answers formed the blueprint for the bridge.
It wasn't just the shape either. Banffites had a say in the bridge's location and features -- including bike lanes, lighting, viewing areas and benches.
They also got to decide whether they wanted a bridge at all, and whether they'd actually use the thing. More than 80% said yes.
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Since they consulted the citizens of Banff before agreeing on a design and location, I expect it to fall into the river within a year.