Final Vote to Save the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Trail; Mokelumne Overpass 1st Anniversary Ride

Author: Bike East Bay

Date: March 10, 2025

"SIGN THE PETITION TO SAVE THE TRAIL"

Final vote to save the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Trail coming up

The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Trail campaign we have been working on for the past year is approaching a final decision point on April 3rd, 2025, when Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) members will decide whether to keep the bike/walk path open 24/7, or to allow it to be closed every Monday through Thursday for conversion to a breakdown shoulder.

We have been assembling a massive coalition in opposition to the closure including more than 4000 petition signers, more than 70 community organizations and non-profits, and five local boards and councils who have all voted unanimously to keep the path open including:

  • Richmond City Council
  • Albany City Council
  • Berkeley City Council
  • West Contra Costa Transportation Commission
  • Bay Trail Board

We are hopeful that BCDC members will vote to keep the trail open, abiding by the group’s charter which protects and prioritizes access to the Bay Trail. But we still need your help to get this campaign over the finish line.

Here are some things you can do now:

Our advocacy for the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge trail started decades before its grand opening in 2019. So no matter what happens on April 3rd, our fight to maintain permanent access will continue as long as it takes.

Thank you for your support!

1ST ANNIVERSARY RIDE MOKELUMNE OVERPASS SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 STARTS AND ENDS AT ANTIOCH BART STATION 10AM MEET | 10:30AM ROLL Easy Pace, all welcome! 22 miles

Mokelumne Bike/Walk Overpass Anniversary Ride

“Bridges are about connections. One of the benefits is being able to connect with your neighbors and people you haven’t met before.”

– Former Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant

Many decades in the making, the Mokelumne Coast-to-Crest Trail overcrossing of Hwy 4 between Brentwood and Antioch opened with a grand celebration in March 2024. We’re celebrating its first anniversary by riding with friends, neighbors, and are excited to meet new people on wheels, come join us!

Riders will meet at Antioch BART where we will depart on a journey over the Mokelumne Overpass, connecting us to Brentwood. We’ll explore the Marsh Creek trail and stop at Creekside Park for a quick snack and water break before heading back to Antioch BART.

Start: Antioch BART – 10:00 am (roll out 10:30 am)

End: Antioch BART – 2:00 pm

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49651327

Join us afterwards on a short BART ride to Pittsburg for lunch and beverages at New Mecca Cafe.

COMPLETE DETAILS AND RSVP ONLINE HERE

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