Sidewalk Access for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Pedestrian AccessThe east sidewalk is open 365 days-a-year. Pedestrians are allowed only on the east sidewalk (side facing San Francisco). Roller blades, skateboards, and roller skates are not permitted on the east sidewalk. Wheelchairs are permitted on the east sidewalk. Dogs that are on a leash at all times are permitted on the sidewalk. During Pacific Standard Time, pedestrians are allowed on the east sidewalk from 5 am to 6 pm. Automatically-controlled gates close at 6 pm and reopen at 5 am. During Daylight Savings Time, pedestrians are allowed only on the east sidewalk during daylight hours from 5 am to 9 pm. Automatically-controlled gates close at 9 pm and reopen at 5 am. |
 Photograph from the archives of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, San Francisco, CA. Permission is required for use |
Bicycle Access and Safety Guidelines for Bridge SidewalksStay Safe on the Golden Gate! before heading out to the sidewalk Cyclists have toll-free access to the Bridge's sidewalks 24-hours a day. Cyclists MUST yield to pedestrians and remember to use caution in the areas of the towers as there is limited space to maneuver and sight distances are constrained. Electric bicycles may be ridden on the sidewalks; however they may not be used under power while on the sidewalk and must be pedaled. November 1, 2009 - March 13, 2010 (Pacific Standard Time): March 14, 2010 - November 6, 2010 (Daylight Savings Time): |
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