Bay Area Toll Authority
Bridge Officials Say Bolt Fix Could Cost $5M To $10M
A state transportation official says a planned repair for seismic safety rods that snapped on the new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge could cost between $5 million to $10 million.
Commentary: Bad Bay Bridge Bolts Won’t Stop Work Toward Seismic Safety
The recent discovery of broken bolts on the new east span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has understandably shaken public confidence in this world-class structure. Californians will get a fix they can depend on.
Bay Bridge Opening Likely To Remain Uncertain Because Of Bolt Concerns
It looks like an answer won’t be coming anytime soon as to whether or not the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will be able to open as scheduled come Labor Day. Public reaction about the use of questionable bolts on the $6 billion span has transportation officials seeking to reassure the community that safety is the top priority.
Toll Authority Committee Approves $5.6M For New Bay Bridge Celebration
$5.6 million was approved to be spent on the new Bay Bridge celebration to be held over Labor Day Weekend, but now final approval goes before the full MTC board.
Bay Area Bridge Tolls Increase For Multi-Axle Vehicles July 1
For motorists crossing Bay Area bridges in big-rigs, cars and trucks hauling trailers, and other vehicle combinations with more than two axles, bridge tolls are going to cost more in a month’s time.
Gateway Park At Oakland Bay Bridge Touchdown To Include Rail Yard
The park that will be adjacent to the Oakland touchdown for the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will incorporate a rail yard to accommodate operations at the Port of Oakland, transportation officials said Wednesday.
Plans Move Ahead For $500 Million Bay Bridge Bike Lane
Plans are moving forward for a bike path on the western span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge although funding for the $500 million project has yet to be secured.
Higher Bay Area Public Transit Fares, Tolls Enacted
Public transit became a little less attractive for Bay Area commuters Friday as a number of fare hikes were enacted July 1st.
Big-Rig Drivers Brace For Huge Toll Hikes On Bay Area Bridges
Starting Friday, five-axle big-rigs will pay $18 — up from $11.25 — to cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Antioch, Benicia, Carquinez, Richmond-San Rafael, San Mateo and Dumbarton bridges. A year from now, the toll for those trucks will rise to $25.
Bay Area Toll Authority To Install Cameras To Catch Carpool Cheats
The Bay Area Toll Authority is planning to install cameras on a stretch of Interstate 680 in the East Bay in an effort to catch drivers who are illegally using the carpool lane.
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