green bridge

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A green bridge (sense 1)

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green bridge (plural green bridges)

  1. A vegetation covered bridge over a motorway or railway that allows wildlife to safely cross over; a wildlife bridge.
    • 2023 August 23, Chris Howe, “Green screen: HS2's route through the shires”, in RAIL, number 990, page 35:
      Elsewhere, green bridges and mammal tunnels are being used to provide routes across the railway for animals to cross.
  2. Any bridge with a substantial amount of greenery, gardens, etc.
  3. A bridge in an urban environment that allows only foot and cycle traffic and helps reduce motor vehicle emissions.

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