| Project description | Project name: | Pedestrian bridge over Gisin Street |
|---|---|---|
| Type of project: | Pedestrian bridge | |
| Project location | Location: | Pedestrian bridge over Gisin Street, Petah Tikva |
| Environment: | The area includes schools, commercial centers, and residential neighborhoods. | |
| Project Objectives | Main goals: | Upgrading pedestrian safety and ensuring secure access to playgrounds and schools |
| Challenges and Solutions | Addressing the safe crossing of a major road | |
| Cooperation with the authorities | Main partners: | City of Petah Tikva, the Company for Economic Development and Management |
| Selection procedure: | The project was selected through a public tender. | |
| Project characteristics: | Scope: | A 35-meter pedestrian bridge and the establishment of two public gardens on either side of the bridge. |
| Unique Features: | A pedestrian bridge and special playground equipment in the public gardens. | |
| Planning and execution: | Planners and engineers: | Gila Kutzik Development, Bridge Design Office, G.B Electrical Engineers. |
| Planning and execution stages: | Design and construction of a bridge over an active road. | |
| Schedules: | Start of work: | 2021 |
| Expected finish: | 2023 | |
| Separate steps of execution: | Regular execution | |
| Advantages of the project: | Key advantages: | Upgrading pedestrian safety and establishing convenient and protected access |
| Improvements and benefits: | Safe crossing for pedestrians and secure passage for students in school areas | |
| Quality and safety: | Quality and safety measures: | Comprehensive quality control, appointment of a safety officer, and quality assurance procedures |
| Green features and innovative technologies: | A standard project without unique green features | |
| Marketing and communication with the public: | Communication with the public: | Communication management is handled through the spokesperson office of the Petah Tikva Municipality. |
| Tracking and feedback: | The open public area allows the public to monitor the project's progress and provide opinions or feedback. |