"Does anyone really think that this nice old billionaire
is going to spend 20 million dollars of his own money and then
leave the island alone? Once the bridge is built, the main objective,
just like any other business, will be to increase revenue. That
means get as many people to cross the bridge as possible. If
your vision of an idyllic Harsens Island is mansions, condos
and casinos, congratulations because your wish is about to come
true.
I also question the bridge company's denial of a second bridge
to Walpole Island. The owner of the bridge company also owns
one of the largest trucking/logistics companies in the world.
A 3rd international crossing halfway between the Blue Water
and Ambassador bridges might make a lot of sense to them. How
does Harsens Island Truck Depot sound to you?
Talk of the bridge started because the ferry rate was to go
up a quarter. Once the Detroit International Bridge Company
got involved it became unstoppable. I have a suggestion for
all those quarters you hoped to save."