Movable Bike Barrier on Richmond Bridge
A compromise has been reached regarding the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike lane, which has been a topic of controversy.
The lane, protected by a movable barrier, will be opened for emergencies on weekdays, allowing for emergency access or refuge for cars that break down.
- The far-right westbound lane has been blocked off by a movable barrier for nearly six years, reserved for bicyclists and hikers.
- The original plan was a $20 million four-year trial, but it has lasted much longer, causing minutes-killing backups for motorists.
Rollie Katz, general manager of the Marin Association of Public Employees, says many of his members who live in the East Bay say their commute to local jobs is taking longer.
Author's summary: A movable bike barrier on Richmond Bridge is a good compromise.