Talk:Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

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The new Arthur Ravenel Bridge in historic Charleston, SC is an engineering marvel. It was particularly stunning during the bridge dedication fireworks in July 2005. To view photographs from that legendary night, please visit Ravenel Fireworks Photos

Might it be possible for a better picture of Arthur Ravenel to be used in this article, or for the current picture of him to be removed? This matter is simply an issue of personal preference; it just seems to me that the current one is *really bad.*

[edit] is it Pearman or Pearlman?

Look into it.

It's Pearman. Sbrawner

[edit] Public transportation qualification

Article currently states this "is the longest cable-stayed bridge that carries vessels other than public transportation". It then defines what public transportation is, but does not explain what this bridge carries other than passenger cars. Is there a rail or light rail line over the bridge? Bus-only lanes? Tedder 00:54, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

First, I didn't include that sentence. However, I believe that the sentence means that this bridge is the longest "normal" cable stayed highway bridge, but it doesn't mention that Skybridge (Vancouver) is longer. Skybridge (Vancouver) carries only public transportation, hence the requirement to qualify this bridges "longest" statement with, longest that carries something other than public transportation. Perhaps it should be reworded to longest carrying vehicular traffic since it looks like Skybridge only carries light rail. --Dual Freq 02:55, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
I agree the wording should be changed, it is a bit confusing as is. Sbrawner

[edit] Rail line on bridge?

I live in Charleston and I am baffled as to what is meant by "other than public transportation." There is no rail line and the traffic on the bridge is no different than on any other highway. Perhaps "other than public transportation" meant big rigs? 69.242.196.233 02:24, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

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