Location: Upper Tampa Bay Trail Owner: Hillsborough County Contractor: Pepper Contracting Services, Inc. Designer: Cardno TBE Challenge The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is a walking, biking, and road cycling trail in northwest Hillsborough County, FL. Phase IV of the trail enhancement project required several segments through wetland areas. Florida’s harsh UV exposure, heat, and humidity traditionally wear down timber boardwalks after a few years. Cardno TBE was looking for a maintenance-free product that wouldn’t disturb the sensitive wetland area. “We wanted something more durable with longevity,” Richard Sanders of Hillsborough County said. “In Florida, we have these wetland areas all over the place and we have a lot of crossings that go through these areas. It’s important when you’re i

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