Explainers & Deep Dives
Evidence, history, traffic engineering, and safety data behind a Better Bridgeway
Proposal & Meeting
The professional design by Parametrix proposed bike lanes, crosswalks and curbside delivery to reduce congestion and improve safety. The City Council shelved it on March 29, 2025. Read the slides or watch the video.
Curbside Delivery
According to Teresa Ancona of Angelino’s restaurant, the loading zone was relocated when the parklets serving their restaurant was installed. Confirmation was…
Emergency Vehicles
The center turn lane is for turning only. The emergency vehicles would benefit from not having large trucks parked in the center lane so they could easily travel…
Left Turns Only
The center lane is a designated left turn lane. Read the facts to understand. Bicyclists are guided to Take the Full Lane leaving no legal way to pass.
Center Turn Lane
Bridgeway’s center lane was originally a raised median for emergency vehicle travel, but was converted to a center turn lane. Read more about the History of the…
History of the Median
The median on Bridgeway was created in 1965 as a raised Emergency Vehicle Lane before being leveled into a center turn lane in 1986.
Maintenance is Needed
Sausalito prides itself on its beauty, but have you taken a good look at Bridgeway lately? The stretch between Princess and Richardson is looking pretty rough.
Use of Median Prohibited
The sign originated when the median was an emergency vehicle lane before 1986.
Unsafe School Route
Sausalito’s Bridgeway is the primary flat route connecting neighborhoods to school, yet children and parents on bikes face dangerous close calls every day.
Pedestrian Death
Jose Mario Gonzales, 54, of San Rafael was killed about 7:50 a.m. as he was crossing the street to work at Horizons restaurant, where he was a line cook. He was…
Safety and Collisions
In 2024, Marin County published a Local Road Safety Plan (pages 178-194) to identify problem areas and encourage a safer path forward.
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll knew Sausalito very well. He drove a Taxi for 30 years and was a Teamster for 20 years before that.
Complete Streets
“WHEREAS, the term “Complete Streets” describes a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, paths,…
Circulation Improved
The recordings of Bridgeway Frogger show the levels with cars and bikes in their designated lanes travel as fast as only cars with no bikes. Cars travel faster…
Grant Funding
Review the City of Sausalito staff reports and MTC/ABAG regional grant awards totaling over $570,000 for Bridgeway safety improvements.
PBAC’s Charter
Provide recommendations to City Council for revisions to the City of Sausalito Bicycle Master Plan.
Seawall
“The Sustainability Commission recommends continued exploration of the long term sea level rise adaptation strategies for the southern waterfront and Bridgeway…
General Plan
“CP-5.3.1 Bridgeway Bikeway South.Consider installation of a Class IV Bike facility along portions of Bridgeway. Install new lane striping, signing, and other…
MCBC Bike the Vote
Every year, the Marin County Bicycle Coalition asks the candidates about their positions on biking. Read directly from the candidates.
Crosswalks
Three new crosswalks with Rapid Flashing Beacons were proposed along the 2,500-foot stretch between Princess St. and Richardson St. The city is now studying crossings on their own, slowly.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking in Sausalito is highly regulated because of the massive numbers of bicycles arriving in Sausalito.
Fire Lane = No Parking
California Vehicle Code strictly prohibits parking or stopping in designated fire lanes and two-way left-turn lanes.
3 Foot Law
A driver of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway at a distance of less than three feet between any…
Bikes Take the Lane
US street regulations designate the sharrow to be placed in the lane where bicyclists should ride. See MUTCD Section 9C.07 Shared Lane Marking.
Frogger
Explore how dedicated bike lanes and commercial loading zones transform Bridgeway traffic flow in the interactive Better Bridgeway simulation.
Stay in the Bike Lane!
Right now Bikes Take the Lane because the sharrow indicates lateral positioning.
Napa St. Intersection
The number of collisions reported at this intersection is too high. Watch the next video to agree that every dot on the map counts.
Alexander Ave
The roadway from the Golden Gate Bridge that leads to Sausalito.
Golden Gate Market
Golden Gate Market wants a Better Bridgeway! Hear it from the owner …
The Door Zone
Sausalito's Bridgeway waterfront is a scenic jewel, used by residents, visitors, delivery drivers, emergency responders, and local employees alike. But with its…