JUNE 2026

BRIDGE TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT RIDERSHIP UPDATE

Travel in the Golden Gate Corridor by Bridge, Bus, and Ferry remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Thankfully, overall travel in the Golden Gate Corridor continues to trend upward despite a slower month in May.

In May 2026, southbound Bridge traffic was about 1 percent below May 2025 traffic, Bus ridership was 5% below May 2025 ridership, and Ferry ridership was 18 percent above May 2025 ridership.

Today, during the morning southbound commute, Bridge traffic is still down about 25% compared to pre-pandemic traffic. Less Bridge traffic results in less toll funding available to operate the District’s bus and ferry service. Accordingly, staff are focused on reducing costs while providing first-class service for travelers in the Golden Gate Corridor.

May 2026 traffic and transit ridership statistics are below:

JULY 4 GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE FIREWORKS SHOW

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, San Francisco will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing with a historic fireworks display launched directly from the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge — only the third time in the Bridge’s nearly 90-year history that fireworks have been deployed from the iconic span. The free, public display will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and will be visible from vantage points across San Francisco and the Bay Area.

The Golden Gate Bridge will be fully closed to all traffic from 9 pm to 10 pm on the evening of July 4 for the display, with Caltrans highway detours beginning at 8 p.m. The east sidewalk will also be partially closed in the days leading up to and during the display. Additionally, all parking lots at the Bridge will be closed on Saturday, July 4 from 11:00am until the conclusion of the show at 10:00pm.

Saturday, July 4 will be a very busy day at the Bridge, with many staff working to make the event successful for the community. Only employees who are working at the Bridge that day are allowed to park in the District’s parking lots. There are no exceptions, and this parking restriction will be enforced.

REMINDER: JULY 1 TOLL AND TRANSIT FARE INCREASES

Golden Gate Bridge tolls and Golden Gate Ferry and Transit fares will increase on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The increases are part of the District's five-year toll and transit fare programs.

Golden Gate Bridge tolls will increase by $0.50 for most customers, and most regional Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry transit fares will increase by $0.25. Discount transit fare programs will remain in effect for Clipper users, seniors, youth, persons with disabilities, and low-income riders who participate in the Clipper START program. Marin local bus fares and special event ferry fares will not increase.

The revenue generated through the toll and transit fare increases will allow the District to provide ongoing maintenance of the Golden Gate Bridge and continue Golden Gate bus and ferry transit service.

BOARD APPROVES FY 26/27 BUDGET

At their June meeting, the District Board of Directors adopted the Fiscal Year 26/27 budget. The budget is a policy document that identifies the District's strategic direction and priorities for the fiscal year and is the implementation tool for the Board’s policy directions and initiatives.

The FY 26/27 budget projects a shortfall of approximately $34 million, primarily due to lower toll and fare revenue from less post-pandemic travel in the Golden Gate Corridor. The proposed budget assumes a minor increase in Bridge traffic and transit ridership, but District reserves will be required to balance the budget.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to the June 2026 Employee of the Month:

Operating Engineer in the Bridge Division,

Kevin Beasley!

Kevin is recognized for being a lifeline to the Paint Department since the day he was hired. He is well known for his reliability, responsiveness, and strong work ethic. He consistently ensures that equipment issues are addressed immediately so operations can continue without delay, and his colleagues share that he is widely respected for his positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to take on whatever is asked of him.

Kevin joined the District in 2020 as a temporary Operating Engineer and was hired as a permanent Operating Engineer in 2021. Prior to joining the District, worked in a number of positions at power plants, paper mills, food processing plants, rock quarries, above and below ground mines, chemical plants, oil fields, oil refineries, water treatment plants as a pipe fitter, welder, crane operator, and rigger iron worker. He was born in Checotah, Oklahoma and attended an Indian vocational trade school for welding. Kevin has been a resident of Livermore since 2010, where he lives with his wife, Joanna. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, traveling, motorcycle riding, meeting new people and seeing new places.

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE

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

May New Hires:
Gregorio Becerra - Bridge Patrol Officer
Oonagh Knott - Bridge Patrol Officer
Ze Zun Zhuang - Bus Mechanic
**This report does not include temporary and casual employees**

May Promotions:
Gabriel Jacquez - From Bridge Sergeant to Bridge Lieutenant

June Service Awards:
Raymond Garibaldi - Ferry Mechanic - 25 Years
Jennifer Mennucci - Auditor Controller - 25 Years
Stephen Poplin - Bus Mechanic - 10 Years
Stacey Powell - Paint Laborer - 5 Years
Joseph Trevino - Paint Laborer - 5 Years

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' JUNE 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

- Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for SDS Design Services

- Contract Change Order for SFFT Ramp Rehabilitation

- Amendment to Contract for Compliance Monitoring Services

- Ratification of Previous Actions by the Auditor-Controller

- Authorize Budget Transfers and Adjustments to the FY 25/26 Operating Budget

- Authorize Filing of Applications for FTA and STA Program Funding

- Renewal of Liability and Property Insurance Programs

- Award of Contract for Third Party Workers' Comp, Claims Administration, and Ancillary Services

- Authorize the GM to Enter into Revenue Agreements with Values Up to $1M

- Approve the Proposed FY 26/27 Operating and Capital Budget

- 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 Revenues and Expenses (+ Capital Programs)

Upcoming Meetings:

July 23:

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

July 24:

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

SEE ALL BOARD MEETING SUMMARIES HERE

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