   At a special meeting on Friday, November 13, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (District) Board of Directors voted to lay off some staff in order to reduce costs and address the budget shortfall under the COVID-19 pandemic. The District is facing unprecedented financial challenges because of the pandemic, and the federal funds received to support transit operations were exhausted at the end of November. Even after implementing significant cost-saving measures, the District still faces a $48 million budget deficit (expenses exceeding revenues) for the current fiscal year. The options considered included potential layoffs, furloughs, and Bridge toll surcharges. Read more...
 Construction on the Corte Madera Marsh Restoration began on Monday, October 26, and will continue through January 31, 2021. The project will restore four acres out of a 72-acre District-owned parcel to tidal marsh, bolstering the habitat for endangered species and adding amenities along a reconfigured recreational path. Read more...
   Golden Gate Transit continues to modify bus service levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and, effective Sunday, December 13, 2020, there will be additional regional bus schedule changes. Read more...
 Transit app is able to display how much space there is on the bus you're waiting for. On the main screen, simply tap the route you're interested in. Then tap the vehicle icon on the map. Read more...
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We are also providing weekly backup buses for trips that are consistently experiencing overcrowding and passups - please check the schedule weekly.
To help you plan your trips, please use these capacity charts to check for potential crowding.
The District recently held meetings to provide an update on and receive public comments regarding plans for the new San Rafael Transit Center. To view the project documents and/or to provide feedback on the future location of the new San Rafael Transit Center, click here...
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