Traffic on the Golden Gate currently stands at 80-85 percent of pre-pandemic levels. Simultaneously, the costs of steel, paint, and labor have surged, creating a projected budget shortfall of $220 ...

Golden Gate Ferry and Golden Gate Transit fares will also rise by up to 25 cents per ride. Adult ferry fares to and from Larkspur, Sausalito and Tiburon will increase to $14.

The net, which cost hundreds of millions of dollars and was completed behind schedule, greatly reduced suicide deaths in 2023, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.

More information is at bit.ly/4hpFAfb. After the public hearing, the Golden Gate district staff will evaluate comments and make a recommendation to be brought to the board for a vote on March 27.