AUGUST 2025

BRIDGE TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT RIDERSHIP UPDATE

Travel in the Golden Gate Corridor by Bridge, bus and ferry remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Fortunately, travel in the Golden Gate Corridor continues to trend upward.

In July 2025, southbound Bridge traffic was 1 percent above July 2024 traffic, Bus ridership was 8 percent above July 2024, and Ferry ridership was 3 percent above July 2024 ridership. The District continues to add back bus and ferry service incrementally as we see a return of our customers travelling in the Golden Gate Corridor.

July 2025 traffic and transit ridership statistics are below:

GOLDEN GATE FERRY CELEBRATES 55 YEARS OF SERVICE ON SF BAY

Golden Gate Ferry celebrated its Emerald Anniversary on August 15, 2025, marking 55 years of providing first-class ferry service between Marin County and San Francisco. During this time, Golden Gate Ferry has provided a reliable and scenic mode of transportation for commuters and tourists, and been the eyes and ears on the Bay, providing critical emergency response to those in distress.

Over the past 55 years, Golden Gate Ferry has touched many lives, and we will continue to do so. Kudos to all who have contributed to the success of the Ferry Division over the last 55 years!

GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT PROVIDES AID TO SAN RAFAEL FIRE VICTIMES

Golden Gate Transit employees recently stepped up to provide mutual aid and support to victims of the tragic August 21, 2025, apartment fire in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael. On the day of the fire, Golden Gate Transit provided free bus transportation to 52 displaced people and transferred them to a local recreation center to recover. On August 22, the day following the fire, Golden Gate Transit again provided free bus transportation to 40 displaced residents to a nearby hotel for interim shelter.

Golden Gate Transit assistance was provided in partnership with our first responder partners and exemplifies the District's commitment to providing mutual aid and support to the communities we serve. Thank you to all Golden Gate Transit employees involved in assisting the fire victims and embodying the District's values.

2025 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

The 2025 Employee Engagement survey is now open through October 3, 2025! The survey focuses on employees’ experiences with work satisfaction, relationships with management, training opportunities, and how well District Values are applied in the workplace. Your feedback will ultimately empower the District to enhance its programs, strengthen communication, and nurture a respectful and productive workplace where all employees thrive!

Whether you work on the Bridge, at Ferry, in Bus transit or District Administration, your feedback helps shape the future of our workplace.

TAKE THE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to the August 2025 Employees of the Month!

Jarrod Bauer, Painter (not pictured)

Wyatt Bowles, Painter

Santino Pasquini, Paint Laborer

Jarrod, Wyatt, and Santino are recognized for their hard work and outstanding contributions on the recent renovation project involving the texture and re-painting of the administration offices at the Bridge Division, as well as the stucco and leak repair on the exterior of the building. Their coworkers say they are well deserving of the recognition for their hard work, beautiful craftsmanship, standard of excellence, and commitment to the project which they poured their heart and soul into. When visiting the Golden Gate Bridge Administration building you will see their hard work firsthand!

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE

(Thank you to Human Resources for providing this information.)

July New Hires:
Leticia Rosas - Senior Board Analyst
**This list does not include temporary & casual employees**

July Retirements:
Mesfin Abebe - Bus Operator
Alvaro Castillo - Bus Operator
David Davis - Bus Operator
Ginette Lacues - Accounting Specialist
David May - Bus Operator

August Service Awards:
Bobby Davis - Bus Operator - 25 Years
Barbara Pahre - Board of Directors - 25 Years
Jennifer Croaro - Associate Accountant - 20 Years
Jennifer Croaro - Associate Accountant - 20 Years
Christopher Debritz - Bridge Patrol Officer - 20 Years
Roger Elauria - Bridge Captain - 20 Years
Julie Botelho - Bus Operator - 15 Years
John Cabico - Bus Operator - 15 Years
Francis Gleason - Bus Operator - 15 Years
Samuel Kinsey - Bus Operator - 15 Years
Raymond Santiago - Principal Planner - 15 Years
Brian Garrity - Director of Procurement - 10 Years
Melissa Martin - Senior Engineering Contracts Assistant - 5 Years

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AUGUST ACTIONS

● Click here for the General Manager's Report

● Click here for the Summary of Actions

● Staff Reports - Click Here and Scroll Down to Read Each Report

- Report of the District Engineer

- Award of Contract for P25 Phase II Radio Upgrade

- Actions Relative to Professional Services Agreement for GGB Toll Gantry Design Services

- Presentation on GGB Underwater Inspections

- Ratification of Previous Actions by the Auditor-Controller

- Status Report on the FY 25/26 Budget

- Monthly Review of Golden Gate Bridge Traffic/Tolls and Bus and Ferry Transit Patronage/Fares

- Monthly Review of Financial Statements (+ Capital Expenses)

Upcoming Meetings:

September 25:

Committee Meetings: (9 a.m.) Transportation, Building and Operating, Finance.

September 26:

Committee Meetings: (9 a.m.) Rules, (10 a.m.) Board of Directors.

SEE ALL BOARD MEETING SUMMARIES HERE

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