
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

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Resources
Photo credit: Sergio Ruiz 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...
Getting to the Bridge
Ready to ride the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starting on November 16? Here’s all the info you need to get there from Richmond BART or the Bay Trail. The bridge access path begins at the...
Raising the Bar on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Update, October 2019: After years of relentless advocacy work, the path on the bridge is slated to open: November 16, 2019! Sign up for updates to be the first to know about celebrations, rides, and more. We can...
Join a Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Group Ride
This is it–the moment we’ve been waiting for! The bike path on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is set to open on November 16, 2019. Rich City RIDES, Bike East Bay, and ride leaders from around the East Bay will be taking groups to the bridge all weekend long. As leaders send us ride details, we...