💰The Golden Gate Bridge toll will increase by $0.50 annually for five years.
🌉The toll increase is meant to cover a projected $220 million deficit and fund bridge operations, maintenance, and transit services.
🚗Drivers express concerns about the cost and the impact on their commute.
⛴️Some residents prefer taking the ferry as a cheaper alternative to crossing the bridge.
👥Tourists and visitors may find the higher tolls to be an expensive aspect of their trip to the area.
Why is the toll increasing?
—The toll is increasing to help cover a projected $220 million deficit and fund bridge operations, maintenance, and transit services.
How much will the toll increase annually?
—The toll will increase by $0.50 each year for the next five years.
When will the toll increase go into effect?
—The toll increase will go into effect on July 1st.
Will the toll increase affect my commute?
—The toll increase may have an impact on the cost of commuting over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Are there any alternative routes to avoid the toll increase?
—Some residents prefer taking the ferry as a cheaper alternative to crossing the bridge.
00:00The video discusses the upcoming toll increases for the Golden Gate Bridge starting in July.
00:32Residents on the Sausalito side of the Bay Area prefer taking the ferry instead of driving over the bridge.
01:29The toll increase approved by the bridge board is $0.50 annually for the next five years.
01:43Bridge traffic is still down by 15 to 20 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
01:59About two-thirds of bridge tolls go towards maintenance and protection of the Golden Gate Bridge.
