How much is the toll for the Bay Bridge?
Bridge Facts At-A-Glance
| LOCATION: | Interstate 80, between San Francisco and Alameda counties |
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| AUTO TOLL: | Weekday Peak Autos: $7 Weekday Peak Carpools: $3 Weekday Non-Peak Autos: $5 Weekends: $6 |
| COLLECTION: | One way, westbound, in Oakland |
| TRAFFIC LANES: | Five lanes in each direction |
| FY 2018-19 TOTAL TOLL-PAID VEHICLES: | 45,760,984 |
When was Bay Bridge toll $1?
The basic toll (for automobiles) on the seven state bridges was raised to $1 by Regional Measure 1, approved by Bay Area voters in 1988.
Where does Bay Bridge toll money go?
Where Does the Money Go? Your toll dollars go a long way for bridge, highway and transit projects all around the Bay Area. The regular $6 toll is distributed several ways: First Dollar: bridge operations and maintenance, Regional Measure 1 projects, transit capital and transit operations.
Does Bay Bridge have a toll?
The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge links the cities of Oakland and San Francisco and crosses the San Francisco Bay along I-80. Drivers pay tolls in the westbound direction at the eastern side of the bridge.
How do I pay the Bay Bridge toll?
Ways to Pay a Toll Invoice
- By mail using a credit card, check, or money order: Send to Bay Area FasTrak Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 26926, San Francisco, CA 94126.
- By phone using a credit card: Call toll-free 1-877-229-8655 or 415-486-8655 outside the USA.
- In person using cash: Visit a Cash Payment Location.
How long is Bay Bridge in miles?
7,180 m
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge/Total length
Is Bay Bridge toll free?
Is the Bay Bridge toll going up?
Under Regional Measure 3, a 2017 ballot proposition approved by a simple majority of voters, the toll hikes are to be phased in between 2019 and 2025.
Why is there no toll on the Bay Bridge?
Gavin Newsom made the decision to pull toll takers out of their booths when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, there will be no more toll takers on the bridge.
How do I know if I owe a toll in California?
Visit the Toll Violation section of our website or call (949) 727-4800. Please know your violation and reference numbers, which are located in the first column of your Notice of Toll Evasion.
Are there any toll bridges in the Bay Area?
The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) collects tolls on the seven state-owned toll bridges in the Bay Area: Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Francisco-Oakland, and San Mateo-Hayward bridges. Tolls on the state-owned toll bridges vary by bridge, time of day, vehicle occupancy, and vehicle type.
When do you get discount on Bay Bridge tolls?
You can receive a maximum of 2 discounts per calendar day, per toll tag or vehicle. Peak commute hours are defined as 5:00 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. State-owned bridges include Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Francisco-Oakland Bay and San Mateo-Hayward.
How to get a FasTrak toll tag for the Bay Bridge?
Learn more about how to obtain a FasTrak toll tag. If you travel over Bay Area bridges regularly and do not want a prepaid toll tag, consider opening a License Plate Account. This type of account is now eligible to pay tolls at all Bay Area toll bridges. License Plate Accounts are not recommended for rental vehicle users.
What’s the best way to pay tolls in San Francisco?
FasTrak is a convenient to pay tolls on all toll bridges, express lanes, and for parking at San Francisco International Airport. It’s the only toll payment method that allows carpools, motorcycles, vanpools, and eligible clean air vehicles to use the carpool lanes on bridges and it’s required for Bay Area Express Lanes.