Sidewalk Hours and Uses

Wheelchairs are permitted on sidewalks. Roller Blades, Skateboards and Roller Skates are not permitted. Dogs are permitted only if under control and on a leash at all times.

Pedestrian Access

March 8, 2009 - October 31, 2009 (Daylight Savings Time): Pedestrians are allowed only on the EAST sidewalk, during daylight hours from 5 am to 9 pm. Gates close automatically at 9 pm and reopen at 5 am.

Bicycle Access and Safety Guidelines for Bridge Sidewalks

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.

March 8, 2009 - October 31, 2009 (Daylight Savings Time):
Weekdays
EAST sidewalk 5 am to 3:30 pm
WEST sidewalk 3:30 pm to 9 pm
EAST sidewalk 9 pm to 5 am via remotely controlled security gates located at both ends of the EAST sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end.
Weekends and Holidays
WEST sidewalk 5 am to 9 pm
EAST sidewalk 9 pm to 5 am, using remotely controlled security gate system described above.

November 1, 2009 - March 13, 2010 (Pacific Standard Time):
Weekdays
EAST sidewalk 5 am to 3:30 pm
WEST sidewalk 3:30 pm to 6 pm
EAST sidewalk 6 pm to 5 am via remotely controlled security gate system described above.
Weekends and Holidays
WEST sidewalk 5 am to 6 pm
EAST sidewalk 6 pm to 5 am via remotely controlled security gate system described above.