I think we can all agree that it's expensive to cross ANY of our Bay Area bridges!
A measure to raise Bay Area bridge tolls to $9 on the Bay Bridge and $8 on others over several years took a major step forward Wednesday when a key transportation committee unanimously recommended putting it before voters in June.
The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee unanimously voted in favor of the regional measure, which would increase tolls over six years, with $1 hikes in 2019, 2022 and 2025, if voters in the nine Bay Area counties approve it. The money would go toward three-dozen much-needed regional public transportation and roadway improvements.
But to get before voters, the recommendation will need approval from the full Bay Area Toll Authority, which usually follows the committeeโs lead. A vote is expect Jan. 24.
If the authority gives the measure the go-ahead, the Board of Supervisors in each of the nine affected counties will make the final vote to place it on each countyโs ballot for June 5 as Regional Measure 3. If it passes, the toll hikes will affect only drivers on the Bay Areaโs seven state-owned bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge would be excluded.
Jack and Carolyn talked about it on-air!