# Zig-Zagging Bridges The Trestles Beach Footbridge Takes Surfers to the Surf By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trestles-beach-footbridge References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/low-impact-footbridge-gives-a-safe-access-to-trestles-beach/) & [danbrillarchitects](http://www.danbrillarchitects.com/) More and more I see cities amping up pedestrian safety by introducing more [traffic lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench), more sidewalks and more overpasses like the Trestles Beach footbridge. This caution call to arms is encouraging on an environmental level as well. By implementing more and more eco-friendly traveling options, our planet will be the better for it. Designed by Winchester-based Dan Brill Architects, the Trestles Beach footbridge an entry for the Safe Trestles competition put together by [Architecture for Humanity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-space). Made out of [steel plates and timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion), it is a good-looking structure that requires minimal maintenance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pedestrian Safety:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced pedestrian safety technologies and infrastructure. - **Eco-friendly Traveling:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating sustainable and efficient modes of transportation. - **Minimal Maintenance Structures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing low-maintenance structures using durable materials and advanced construction techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Innovative solutions can be developed to improve the design and construction of eco-friendly structures and pedestrian bridges. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore and invest in sustainable modes of travel, such as electric vehicles and smart public transportation systems. - **Safety and Security:** Technological advancements can be made to enhance pedestrian safety through the development of smart traffic management systems and pedestrian detection technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Block-Long Timber Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-bridge.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Poised Medieval-Themed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tintagel-castle-footbridge.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md)