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The Golden Gate Bridge is a large and widely-recognized road, bicycle and foot bridge between [[San Francisco]] and [[Marin County]] across the Golden Gate, the marine entrance to the San Francisco bay. | The Golden Gate Bridge is a large and widely-recognized road, bicycle and foot bridge between [[San Francisco]] and [[Marin County]] across the Golden Gate, the marine entrance to the San Francisco bay. | ||
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| − | == | + | The current base toll is [[Base toll::$6 cash and $5 with FasTrak]], charged in the southbound direction. Carpool vehicles with [[Carpool minimum::3]] or more persons can cross the bridge free on weekdays between [[Carpool free times::5am - 9am]] and [[Carpool free times::4pm - 6pm]]. |
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| + | ==Bikes and pedestrians== | ||
[[Image:Goldengatebridge2.jpg|250px|right]] | [[Image:Goldengatebridge2.jpg|250px|right]] | ||
| + | [[Bike/ped access::On weekdays, bikes and pedestrians share the eastern (bay side) walkway along the side of the bridge. On weekends, bikes use the western (ocean facing) side while pedestians use the eastern side.]] | ||
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| + | ===Bike Safety=== | ||
* Always ride single file to the right side. | * Always ride single file to the right side. | ||
* If you are passing another cyclist (or pedestrian) always do so on the left and call out "passing left" so they are aware. | * If you are passing another cyclist (or pedestrian) always do so on the left and call out "passing left" so they are aware. | ||
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* Bring lights, fog is often very thick over the bridge, even when it is clear nearby. | * Bring lights, fog is often very thick over the bridge, even when it is clear nearby. | ||
| − | == Transit Over the Bridge == | + | ==Transit== |
| + | ===Over the Bridge=== | ||
* Many [[Golden Gate Transit]] lines serve cross the bridge on routes between numerous Marin and Sonoma County cities and San Francisco's [[San Francisco Financial District|Financial District]] and [[San Francisco Civic Center (district)|Civic Center]]. On weekends and mid-day, only the [[Golden Gate Transit 10|10]], [[Golden Gate Transit 70|70]] and [[Golden Gate Transit 80|80]] lines cross the bridge. | * Many [[Golden Gate Transit]] lines serve cross the bridge on routes between numerous Marin and Sonoma County cities and San Francisco's [[San Francisco Financial District|Financial District]] and [[San Francisco Civic Center (district)|Civic Center]]. On weekends and mid-day, only the [[Golden Gate Transit 10|10]], [[Golden Gate Transit 70|70]] and [[Golden Gate Transit 80|80]] lines cross the bridge. | ||
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* [[Marin Commute Club]] and [[Valley of the Moon Commute Club]] provide subscription commuter bus service from the North Bay to San Francisco. | * [[Marin Commute Club]] and [[Valley of the Moon Commute Club]] provide subscription commuter bus service from the North Bay to San Francisco. | ||
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* All [[Golden Gate Transit]] lines crossing the bridge stop just south of the [[Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza|toll plaza]]. It is usually necessary to signal or flag down a bus at this stop. Golden Gate Transit can carry passengers traveling between the toll plaza and other parts of San Francisco. | * All [[Golden Gate Transit]] lines crossing the bridge stop just south of the [[Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza|toll plaza]]. It is usually necessary to signal or flag down a bus at this stop. Golden Gate Transit can carry passengers traveling between the toll plaza and other parts of San Francisco. | ||
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* [[PresidiGo Around the Park Shuttle]] links the bridge with other destinations in Presidio. | * [[PresidiGo Around the Park Shuttle]] links the bridge with other destinations in Presidio. | ||
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There is no other crossing directly between the peninsula and Marin, however [[Golden Gate Transit]] provides ferry service from [[Larkspur]] and [[Sausalito]] to the San Francisco [[Ferry Building]]. Privately operated [[Blue & Gold Fleet]] provides ferry service from Sausalito and [[Tiburon]] to San Francisco at [[Pier 39]] and the Ferry Building (Tiburon only). | There is no other crossing directly between the peninsula and Marin, however [[Golden Gate Transit]] provides ferry service from [[Larkspur]] and [[Sausalito]] to the San Francisco [[Ferry Building]]. Privately operated [[Blue & Gold Fleet]] provides ferry service from Sausalito and [[Tiburon]] to San Francisco at [[Pier 39]] and the Ferry Building (Tiburon only). | ||
Revision as of 00:30, 5 May 2009
The Golden Gate Bridge is a large and widely-recognized road, bicycle and foot bridge between San Francisco and Marin County across the Golden Gate, the marine entrance to the San Francisco bay.
The current base toll is $6 cash and $5 with FasTrak, charged in the southbound direction. Carpool vehicles with 3 or more persons can cross the bridge free on weekdays between 5am - 9am and 4pm - 6pm.
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Bikes and pedestrians
On weekdays, bikes and pedestrians share the eastern (bay side) walkway along the side of the bridge. On weekends, bikes use the western (ocean facing) side while pedestians use the eastern side.
Bike Safety
- Always ride single file to the right side.
- If you are passing another cyclist (or pedestrian) always do so on the left and call out "passing left" so they are aware.
- Never pass when going around the towers or at the narrow anchorages.
- If stopping for photos or any other reason, make sure you pull your bike to the side to allow other cyclists to pass safely.
- Bring lights, fog is often very thick over the bridge, even when it is clear nearby.
Transit
Over the Bridge
- Many Golden Gate Transit lines serve cross the bridge on routes between numerous Marin and Sonoma County cities and San Francisco's Financial District and Civic Center. On weekends and mid-day, only the 10, 70 and 80 lines cross the bridge.
- Muni's 76-Marin Headlands provides Sunday/Holiday-only service to and over the bridge from Downtown San Francisco.
- Marin Commute Club and Valley of the Moon Commute Club provide subscription commuter bus service from the North Bay to San Francisco.
To the Bridge
- All Golden Gate Transit lines crossing the bridge stop just south of the toll plaza. It is usually necessary to signal or flag down a bus at this stop. Golden Gate Transit can carry passengers traveling between the toll plaza and other parts of San Francisco.
- Muni's 28-19th Ave and 29-Sunset lines both serve the viewing area toll plaza just east of the toll plaza. A transfer to either one of these is necessary for service to downtown.
- PresidiGo Around the Park Shuttle links the bridge with other destinations in Presidio.
Alternatives
There is no other crossing directly between the peninsula and Marin, however Golden Gate Transit provides ferry service from Larkspur and Sausalito to the San Francisco Ferry Building. Privately operated Blue & Gold Fleet provides ferry service from Sausalito and Tiburon to San Francisco at Pier 39 and the Ferry Building (Tiburon only).
