While increased patrols have limited the amount of illegal street activity taking over the bridge over recent days, the short term solution doesn't provide enough security in the long run.
Since opening a little over three weeks ago, the 6th Street Bridge — initially intended to relieve traffic and provide a connection between the Downtown Arts District and Boyle Heights — has proven to be more of a problem than a solution.
Over the weekend, officers stopped more than 50 different drivers for a variety of traffic violations on the bridge. over the weekend provided some temporary relief, deterring drivers looking to participate in a sideshow or different vandals looking to deface the city property. However, the immediate solution does not give a longterm answer.
Installation of cameras, K-rails and rumble strips are a few of the dozens of suggestions that city officials are considering. All of which are being mulled over as they recommend a $700,000 budget to maintain upkeep of the area.
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