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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. | |
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| + | The current base toll is [[Base toll::$9.40 toll invoice, $8.80 license plate account, $8.40 with FasTrak]], charged in the southbound direction. Carpool vehicles with [[Carpool minimum::3]] or more persons can cross the bridge for [[carpool toll::$6.40]] on weekdays between [[Carpool free times::5am - 9am]] and [[Carpool free times::4pm - 6pm]]. There are no toll collectors on this bridge. It accepts [[FasTrak]] and drivers without FasTrak will be sent an invoice and they can pay by mail. | ||
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| + | ==Bikes and pedestrians== | ||
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| + | [[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. | ||
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| − | * 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 | + | * 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|Civic Center]]. On weekends and night, only {{Morebus-mini|show=[[Category:Golden Gate Transit basic routes]] [[Route travels on::Golden Gate Bridge]]}} lines cross the bridge. |
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| − | * [[ | + | ===To the bridge=== |
| + | * 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 stops in San Francisco. | ||
| − | + | * Muni's [[28-19th Ave]] line stops by the toll plaza. A transfer is necessary to get from Downtown San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza via Muni. This line connects with buses to/from downtown in the Richmond District and on Van Ness Ave. | |
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| + | ===Alternatives=== | ||
| + | There is no other crossing directly between the peninsula and Marin, however [[Golden Gate Transit]] provides ferry service from [[Larkspur]], [[Sausalito]], and Tiburon to the San Francisco [[Ferry Building]]. Privately operated [[Blue & Gold Fleet]] provides ferry service from Sausalito and [[Tiburon]] to San Francisco at [[Pier 39]]. | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks]] | [[Category:Landmarks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 15 January 2024
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 $9.40 toll invoice, $8.80 license plate account, $8.40 with FasTrak, charged in the southbound direction. Carpool vehicles with 3 or more persons can cross the bridge for $6.40 on weekdays between 5am - 9am and 4pm - 6pm. There are no toll collectors on this bridge. It accepts FasTrak and drivers without FasTrak will be sent an invoice and they can pay by mail.
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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 night, only 🚍 Golden Gate Transit routes:101 101Express: Santa Rosa - San Francisco, 130 130San Rafael - San Francisco via Sausalito, 150 150San Rafael- San Francisco lines cross the bridge.
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 stops in San Francisco.
- Muni's 28-19th Ave line stops by the toll plaza. A transfer is necessary to get from Downtown San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza via Muni. This line connects with buses to/from downtown in the Richmond District and on Van Ness Ave.
Alternatives
There is no other crossing directly between the peninsula and Marin, however Golden Gate Transit provides ferry service from Larkspur, Sausalito, and Tiburon to the San Francisco Ferry Building. Privately operated Blue & Gold Fleet provides ferry service from Sausalito and Tiburon to San Francisco at Pier 39.
