Golden Gate Bridge

A Congestion Pricing Plan For America's Most Famous Bridge

11 May 2008 - 9:00am
San Francisco Chronicle

Plans call for raising the tolls on the San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge depending on the time of day, but commuters have so far reacted negatively to the plan, arguing there are too few alternatives.

Congestion Pricing Approved for Golden Gate Bridge

19 March 2008 - 8:00am
San Francisco Chronicle

The Golden Gate Bridge District, in agreeing to apply congestion pricing to the bridge, has saved the $158 million Urban Partnership grant for the Bay Area in the nick of time, but has created turmoil with S.F because of where the revenue goes.

If You Prevent It, They Won't Do It

5 March 2008 - 2:00pm
Washington Post

The Golden Gate Bridge has a four foot railing along its pedestrian sidewalk. Mental health advocates have long demanded that a barrier be placed to prevent those intent on suicide from jumping, and point to studies showing why it is needed.