While Orlando remains the worst city for pedestrians in the country, according to the Orlando Sentinel, in 2012, the City of Orlando paid for the construction of a pedestrian bridge for use by hotel guests trying to get from the Cabana Bay Hotel to the theme park. Orange County approved the bridge as well.
The bridge was built by Universal's contractors and then the city reimbursed Universal.
The city owns the bridge and is responsible for major repairs.
The money, according to the Sentinel, came from a Community Redevelopment Area fund earmarked specifically for improvements within the Universal area. The money isn't allowed to spent on anything except those that benefit improvements in the area. So the city appears to have not done anything improper.
The bridge was built by Universal's contractors and then the city reimbursed Universal.
The city owns the bridge and is responsible for major repairs.
The money, according to the Sentinel, came from a Community Redevelopment Area fund earmarked specifically for improvements within the Universal area. The money isn't allowed to spent on anything except those that benefit improvements in the area. So the city appears to have not done anything improper.