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May 15, 2019
Slide Short Cut - Cool Idea or Transportation Blunder?
A sharp reduction in travel time combined with entertainment reminiscent of childhood sounds like the perfect mix for transportation engineers inventing a new mode of transport. However such a design closed just one day after opening in the Spanish town of Estapona. A slide connecting two local roads cut travel times by 10 minutes but resulted in a few bruises on opening day. While more than 1000 citizens were able to use the slide safety, videos and pictures posted online show others did not fare quite as well. The slide has a maximum incline of 33 degrees, and instructions were provided on safe use. Some in the town fear more injuries may be seen among unfamiliar travelers including those vacationing in the area. In light of opening day, the town is working to conduct additional inspections to ensure the safety of the slide. - Shannon Warchol, DTC Civil Structural Instructor
