SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS)— The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is revisiting a proposal to charge a sidewalk toll for people who walk or bike across the iconic span.
The bridge district is facing a $33 million deficit over the next five years. The sidewalk-toll initiative is just one of dozens of possibilities for closing that gap. The proposal was pitched by the board’s financial advisory committee on Monday.
District spokeswoman Priya Clemens said they are in the earliest preliminary phases of consideration. She said on Friday morning, the board will decide if they even want to entertain the possibility of having a sidewalk fee.
