Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District | Golden Gate The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is a special district of the State of California which operates and maintains the Golden Gate Bridge and two unified public transit systems - Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry
Visiting the Bridge - Bridge | Golden Gate If you're interested in the history of the Golden Gate Bridge, twice-weekly (Wednesdays and Saturdays) free walking Bridge tours are offered by San Francisco City Guides, a non-profit organization associated with the San Francisco Public Library For more information and a schedule of their walks, visit the San Francisco City Guides website
The History of the Design and Construction of the Bridge The Golden Gate strait is the reason for the strong tides, frequent winds, fog, and salt air, all of which posed challenges for building a bridge across it In addition, the infamous San Andreas Fault, cause of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, is only 7 miles (11 kilometers) offshore
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Design Construction Stats - Statistics Data | Golden Gate The Golden Gate Bridge has two main cables which pass over the tops of the two 746-ft-tall towers and are secured at either end in giant anchorages The galvanized carbon steel wire comprising each main cable was laid by spinning the wire, using a loom-type shuttle that moved back and forth as it laid the wire in place to form the cables
Ferry Schedules Maps | Golden Gate Golden Gate Ferry Schedules List View System Maps Updates Larkspur-San Francisco Effective Date: April 13, 2026 Sausalito-San Francisco Effective Date: April 13, 2026
History Research - Bridge | Golden Gate Getting Around Our mission is to provide safe and reliable operation of the Golden Gate Bridge and to provide transportation services for customers within the U S Highway 101 Golden Gate Corridor
Construction - Bridge Construction | Golden Gate On August 27, 1930, Joseph Strauss submitted final plans to the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District Board of Directors In November 1932, contracts totaling $23,843,905 were awarded for the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
Photo Gallery - Photo Gallery | Golden Gate Photo Gallery Golden Gate Bridge Photo Gallery Golden Gate Bridge Contemporary Photos Enjoy this gallery of more recent images of the Golden Gate Bridge, including colorful beauty shots, Art Deco features, and stunning fireworks displays from the 75th anniversary celebration
Alerts - Visiting the Bridge | Golden Gate BRIDGE SPECIAL EVENTS For a list of special events scheduled on the Golden Gate Bridge sidewalks and surrounding areas and impacts to visitors, bicyclists, and pedestrians, visit our Bridge Events page