CA RxR 2.07: Route 1ish: Golden Gate Bridge

Episode 2.07 of California Highways: Route by Route continues our exploration of Route 1 by exploring an interesting gap in the route: The Golden Gate Bridge (GGB). The GGB is not part of the state highway system, and thus (from the point of view of the state) not part of either Route 1 or US 101. It is part of US 101 per AASHTO, and is run by its own district. We’ll cover what was there before the bridge, the construction of the bridge, and current projects along the bridge (such as the singing bridge retrofit, the suicide barrier, and the earthquake retrofit. We’ll also discuss how one pays tolls on the bridge. Looking forward, episode 2.08 will continue our exploration of Route 1 moving northward from the Marin Headlands to the Redwoods.

Here’s the link to the show:

And here’s the link on Spotify for Podcasters:

Here are some relevant links (I may edit this to add more links in later):

• California Highways:
  • Route 1
  • US 101A and US 101 : Golden Gate Bridge
  • Route 131
  • Route 380/Southern Crossing
  • LRN 1
  • LRN 2
  • Telling a Story Through Highway and Planning Maps: The History of San Francisco Bay Area Freeway Development
• Gribblenation:
  • California State Route 1 (master Route 1 page)
  • Hyde Street Pier and the original surface alignment of US Route 101 in San Francisco
  • The Legislative Route gaps of US Route 101 and California State Route 1 on the Golden Gate Bridge
  • California State Route 131
• Other Road Scholars:
  • California @ AARoads: California 1
• Other Links:
  • Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District
    • Tolls and Payment
    • Open a License Plate Account
    • Make a One Time Payment
    • Open a Fastrak Account
    • Pay a Toll Invoice
  • Fastrak:
    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Links to Tolling Agencies in California
  • History Channel:
    • The Engineering the Built The World: The Battle of the Bridges (Video Episode)
    • Golden Gate Bridge – Length, Facts & Height
  • Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Golden Gate Bridge
  • FHWA: Golden Gate Bridge
  • Al Jolson: “Golden Gate“
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Other Podcasts Mentioned:
  • The Big Dig Podcast: Part 7: The Turnpike Revolt. By the year 2000, the Big Dig has passed through many hands, but in its final years a power struggle spills into public view – over who will determine the project’s fate, and who will take responsibility for its mistakes.
  • Gastropod: Chocpocalypse Now! Quarantine and the Future of Food. This episode has a good segment on the value of California Ag Inspection Stations.
  • 99% Invisible: Home on the Range. This episode talks about the impact of noise on a community

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