Man’s best friend using new bridge more frequently

Biker: Sometimes, it’s creating conflicts

By Jeff Haldiman

Monday, May 2, 2011

A former MoDOT employee hopes walkers will remember to keep their dogs in line when using the new Jefferson City bike/pedestrian bridge over the Missouri River.

Robert Johnson said he has frequently ridden his bike and walked across the bridge since it opened last month, but unfortunately he’s had issues with dogs almost every time he’s been there.

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Many times, he said, dogs are chasing riders and ....

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3blindmice 1 year ago

perhaps jeff city should look into building a dog park

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rmsberengaria 1 year ago

Jesus, don't give the City anymore we want to be Columbia ideas! Spend frugal and fill the pot holes in the streets and resurface streets and leave social programs for dogs and dog lovers to the private sector!

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rodinman 1 year ago

There is a dog park on the north side of the river.

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