Board of Directors Votes to Oppose AB 748

 
On May 13 the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) voted 12 in favor and 5 opposed to oppose AB 748 which would prohibit the setting of bicycle and pedestrian tolls by agencies and district operating public highways and bridges in California. Board members expressed concern regarding the Legislature taking a role in setting policy for a local special district like the Bridge District and as such voted to oppose AB 748. 

Presently, there is NO toll increase proposal of any kind under specific consideration by the Board of Directors. The Board is looking at a range of revenue options to balance our remaining $70 million five-year shortfall- these discussions will take place later this year. The total shortfall has been reduced over the last three years by 85% by means of toll and fare increases, bus service reductions, and internal expense reductions from salary freezes, reduced employee benefits and a 22% staffing reduction.