PermaTrak Project Profiles: Concrete Boardwalks and Pedestrian Bridges

Since its introduction to the US and Canada in 2010, landscape architects and engineers have designed commercial projects using the PermaTrak concrete boardwalk system for various types of applications: fishing piers, urban walkways over sensitive tree roots, pedestrian bridges, elevated greenways, wetland boardwalks and more. The project profiles below share specific boardwalk design and construction challenges. Enjoy!

Project Profiles in: alabama

3 Mile Creek Greenway Trail

The City of Mobile transformed the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail with PermaTrak boardwalks, preserving tree roots and creating a resilient and reliable trail. This elevated path keeps the areas natural beauty intact while inviting visitors to explore the park year-round.

Tags: Wetlands & Floodplain, Boardwalks, Coastal, Urban, Alabama, Tree Root Crossings

Rotary Trail Pedestrian Crossings

As part of its 100-year anniversary, the Birmingham, AL Rotary Club provided $3.5 million dollars to build a trail to connect Railroad Park to the Sloss Furnaces.

Tags: Stream Crossings & Pedestrian Bridges, Alabama