JULY 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.
In June 2026, southbound Bridge traffic was about 2 percent above June 2025 traffic, Bus ridership was 28% above June 2025 ridership, and Ferry ridership was 12 percent above June 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.
June 2026 traffic and transit ridership statistics are below:

JULY 4 GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE FIREWORKS SHOW

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the City of San Francisco celebrated 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. The Golden Gate Bridge was fully closed to all traffic from 9 pm to 10 pm for the display and, despite the fog, the show itself was a success. 
After the successful display at the Bridge, there were, unfortunately, significant travel and transit delays for the public trying to leave the area. The District did not have a role in planning transportation to or from the event, but has been providing feedback to the City and our partners to make travel to and from future events near the Bridge run smoothly.
Many thanks to all the District staff who secured the Bridge, directed customers, and assisted the City and their pyrotechnic team with the event!
PHOTOS FROM THE JULY 4 FIREWORKS DISPLAY

SAN RAFAEL EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT SOLAR INSTALLATION COMPLETE

In July 2026, the District completed a suite of improvements to the San Rafael bus facility parking lots. The project included rehabilitation of the visitor and employee parking lots, ADA improvements, electrical upgrades, a new office for on-site medical services, and installation of a new solar panel array that helps power the San Rafael administration building and some bus facilities. The newly resurfaced employee parking lot now has shade for employees' vehicles, improved lighting and stormwater drainage, fresh striping, and EV charging stations for employees.
The project took approximately two years to complete and is part of the District's ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
READ MORE ABOUT THE SAN RAFAEL BUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the July 2026 Employee of the Month:
Terminal Agent in the Ferry Division, 
Lucas Stuart-Chilcote!
Lucas consistently demonstrates exceptional performance in all aspects of the Terminal Agent role at Golden Gate Ferry. He provides outstanding customer service by assisting passengers with fare purchases, Clipper card registration, schedule information, trip planning, and directions throughout the ferry system. He is known for his patience, professionalism, and preparedness, including routinely providing printed schedules to passengers. His colleagues share that his willingness to learn and adapt makes him a great coworker during challenging times, and that he is an incredible asset to the Golden Gate Ferry  team.
Lucas joined the District in 2019 as a Deckhand Apprentice Casual. He started working as a Terminal Agent Casual with Seniority in 2023 and was promoted to his current position in fall 2023. Prior to joining the District, Lucas worked as a Shift Lead and Valet Driver at Peninsula Parking in Walnut Creek, as a Student Worker-Library Assistant Clerk at Contra Costa Community College District, and was the Owner/Landscape Manicurist at Curb Appeal in Antioch. Lucas was born in Walnut Creek and attended Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburg, CA. He has been a resident of Lower Nob Hill in San Franciso since 2024. In his free time, he enjoys camping in his motorhome along the coast, organizing, yard work, fixing appliances and outdoor recreational vehicles.
READ MORE ABOUT LUCAS ON PAGE 19 OF THE GM'S REPORT

EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE

(Thank you to Human Resources for providing this information.) 
June New Hires:
Brandon Dennis - Cement Mason
Jonathan O’Keefe - Operating Engineer
**This report does not include temporary and casual employees**
June Promotions:
Amandeep Singh - From Bridge Patrol Officer to Bridge Sergeant 
June Retirements:
Frank Barrett - Bus Mechanic
Francis Vasquez - Bus Operator
July Service Awards:
Maria Rodriguez - Human Resources Analyst - 30 Years
Darren McVeigh - Pusher Ironworker - 25 Years
Joshua Widmann - Planner - 20 Years
Jacqueline Vega - Administrative Assistant - 15 Years
Yevgeny Fridman - Bus Operator - 10 Years
Wayne Johnson - Bus Operator - 10 Years
Latecia Neeley-Johnson - Bus Operator - 10 Years
Brian Sparks - Bus Operator - 10 Years
Peter Wong - Project Manager - 10 Years
Sean Burchell - Associate Steel Inspector - 5 Years
SEE ALL BOARD MEETING SUMMARIES HERE
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