Bridging the Bay

The Alexander Zuckermann Bicycle & Pedestrian Path is open to Yerba Buena Island and over to Treasure Island. This milestone achievement for bike advocacy was achieved with support from thousands. However, our work is only half done. Regional Measure 3 has funds for Bay Trail projects and could fund final design costs for the West Span Path.

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

A bicycle and pedestrian path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has been in the works for decades.
Throughout this project, Bike East Bay pushed for more: we won an additional $500,000 for bike lane and trail improvements, plus better ferry service and bike lane connections to connect Richmond neighborhoods to the bridge, the waterfront, ferry service, and each other.

Now, after years of relentless advocacy work, the path on the bridge is open! Get resources, routes, and the history on this project, decades in the making. We can’t wait to see you on the bridge!

The Bay Bridge

The Bay Bridge is one of the most well known symbols of the East Bay. And now, you can bike on it. Named after Bike East Bay’s founder, Alexander Zuckermann, the Bay Bridge bike path is a beautiful ride.

Since it’s been built, thousands of people have enjoyed walking and bicycling on the popular bike path extending from West Oakland. Bike East Bay has worked with Caltrans, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to ensure timely completion of the bike path to Yerba Buena Island and safety improvements on the island. We also are working with these agencies on designs for the Bay Bridge West Span Pathway, as well as building a connection from West Oakland residential neighborhoods to the new East Span bike path.

Updates

Bike-Ped Bridges Abound in Contra Costa County

With funding secured, two new major bike ped bridges will be constructed over the next several years in Contra Costa County. Bike East Bay has long fought for the a new bike ped bridge along the Mokelumne Trail to reconnect Antioch and Brentwood along the Lone Tree Way corridor. Construction...

Four Ways a Quick-Build Path Across the Bay Bridge Can Be More Equitable Now

From Rails to Trails: Unofficial rendering of shared-use path by Eric Tuvel. Original photograph courtesy...

Latest on Transit Funding
The latest COVID relief package and appropriations bill passed through Congress will provide about $975 million to the Bay Area to assist the region’s transit operators. How much needed funding each Bay Area transit operator receives will be determined later this winter, and we will keep...

Yerba Buena Island Access Moves Forward
[Update: June 21,2021] From July 6, 2021 to October 3, 2021, there will be no access for people who bike or walk between the Bay Bridge path and Yerba Buena Island. Once construction is finished, upgrades for bicyclists and pedestrians will include a sidewalk and dedicated bike path on...

Bay Bridge Bike Path Becomes a Weekday Bike Pier
Bike East Bay is at the table again: advocating for your access on the Bay Bridge Bike Path. We’ve been here before. This time the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) is closing...