Fort Lauderdale wants to keep its drawbridge closed during rush hour

The US Coast Guard is considering a request to change the operating schedule for the SE 17th Street Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This would mean the bridge would open less often during weekday rush hours to help with vehicle traffic.

Drawbridges are a constant point of friction between boat traffic and road traffic. This small change means that for a few hours each weekday, cars will get priority over boats. It is a tiny shift in a single location, but it shows how cities are trying to manage growing congestion on both land and water.