Agreed, it is about time...... some major infrastructure dollars go outside of the GTA, the bridge is 80 years old, falling apart, and owned by an American who battles constantly with both Michigan and Ontario, flaunting his dollars and his control over the busiest border crossing in North America. The 'permit' referred to earlier only allows MTO to do such activities after completely identifying and saving all the species mentioned, prior to demolition and construction. The earlier statements are taken 'out of context', the permit is available online, I believe, and specifies major and expensive efforts to protect the listed species. Windsorites have long suffered the effects of border traffic, health and peace of mind issues, and have rallied hard for a much-improved green alternative. The naturalists, horticulturalists, biologists, and all concerned citizens have made their cases with the public information meetings, and Windsor's Mayor Eddie Francis negotiated a much larger restoration area. A new bridge, owned by Canadians, is a necessary improvement to the lives of the citizens of Windsor and Essex County.