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about 550 Board decisions about San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, in date order. Each links to its printed page.

  • Mayor's office forwarded M. K. Miller's letter opposing James Oliver's bay bridge franchise, referred to committees.
    6 Jul 1925referredJournal 1925, p. 989 ↗
  • The War Department will hold a public hearing on trans-bay bridges on December 11, 1925; the matter was referred to committee.
    9 Nov 1925referredJournal 1925 ↗
  • Hearing on the Construction Company of North America's Bay Bridge franchise application was continued to April 26, 1926.
    5 Apr 1926continuedJournal 1926, p. 505 ↗
  • Board continued hearings on bay bridge applications, with City Attorney to give an opinion in one week.
    10 May 1926continuedJournal 1926 ↗
  • Edward Bertram to ask for a San Francisco Bay bridge franchise
    14 Jun 1926referredJournal 1926 ↗
  • Edward Bertram to ask for a San Francisco Bay bridge franchise
    14 Jun 1926continuedJournal 1926 ↗
  • Edward Bertram to ask for a San Francisco Bay bridge franchise
    14 Jun 1926outcome not readJournal 1926 ↗
  • Proof that notice of E. A. Bertram's double-deck Bay bridge application was published six times; referred to committee.
    28 Jun 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 1089 ↗
  • Proof that notices of A. O. Stewart's proposed Bay bridge franchise were posted in three city locations; referred to committee.
    28 Jun 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 1089 ↗
  • R. Lee Dunn's application for a Bay bridge franchise was continued to July 6, 1926.
    28 Jun 1926continuedJournal 1926, p. 1089 ↗
  • Inter-Cities Bridge Company applied for authority to build and charge tolls on a bay bridge from San Francisco to Alameda County.
    12 Jul 1926outcome not readJournal 1926 ↗
  • Hearing on the Inter-Cities Bridge Co.'s bay bridge franchise application was continued to August 10, 1926.
    19 Jul 1926continuedJournal 1926, p. 1201 ↗
  • Board authorizes its Special Bridge Committee to hire three independent bridge engineers to study a San Francisco Bay bridge.
  • Board approved sending a three-member committee to Washington to learn War Department requirements for a Bay bridge.
  • Supervisor McSheehy proposed a city-controlled bay bridge policy, which was referred to the Special Bridge Committee.
    22 Nov 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 1794 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon's resolution to condemn Mission Rock for the bay bridge pier was referred to the Special Bridge Committee.
    6 Dec 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 1878 ↗
  • Board asked Public Works to study transbay bridge locations and designs and appropriated $50,000 for preliminary engineering studies.
    13 Dec 1926outcome not readJournal 1926, p. 1950 ↗
  • Supervisor Hayden's proposed resolution asks the Board of Public Works to study a Bay bridge from San Francisco to Alameda; referred to committee.
    13 Dec 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 1949 ↗
  • New York and San Francisco Development Company's Bay bridge franchise application was continued to December 27, 1926.
    20 Dec 1926continuedJournal 1926, p. 1999 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved that a vote on San Francisco Bay bridge franchises be set for January 17, 1927; referred to committee.
    27 Dec 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 2025 ↗
  • Shannon proposed Mission Rock as the San Francisco starting point for a transbay bridge; referred to Special Bridge Committee.
    10 Jan 1927referredJournal 1927, p. 32 ↗
  • Robert E. Fitzgerald applied for a franchise to build and charge tolls on a bay bridge from The Embarcadero to Oakland.
    10 Jan 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 30 ↗
  • Transbay bridge site and plan decision deferred until the adjourned hearing on January 31, 1927.
    24 Jan 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 158 ↗
  • Civic League urged action on transbay bridge franchise applications, warning that stalled applications could lapse.
    24 Jan 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 124 ↗
  • The Civic League of Improvements Clubs raised concerns about pending transbay bridge franchise applications; the matter was held over one week.
    24 Jan 1927continuedJournal 1927 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved to file the Bridge Committee's pending report on a San Francisco Bay bridge.
    31 Jan 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 201 ↗
  • Robert E. Fitzgerald applied for a franchise to build and charge tolls on a bay bridge from The Embarcadero to Oakland.
    31 Jan 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 214 ↗
  • Victor Knutson's transbay bridge and union railway terminal plan was sent back to committee for review.
    31 Jan 1927referredJournal 1927, p. 210 ↗
  • The Special Bridge Committee proposes private construction of the Bay Bridge under a city franchise, with public ownership later; outcome continues.
    31 Jan 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 194 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner moved that the Legislative Committee report on bridge legislation affecting the proposed bay bridge; so ordered.
    28 Feb 1927passedJournal 1927 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy proposed declaring Rincon Hill and Alameda sites the best terminals for a transbay bridge; action was continued one week.
    28 Feb 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 339 ↗
  • The appointment of engineers for a transbay bridge was laid over one week after Stanford's committee could not report in time.
    28 Feb 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 339 ↗
  • Board's resolution naming the Rincon Hill to Sixteenth Street area as a transbay bridge terminal failed on February 10, 1927.
    7 Mar 1927refusedJournal 1927, p. 399 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner proposed forming a San Francisco and Alameda bridge district to finance and build a public bay bridge.
    7 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 399 ↗
  • Supervisor Roncovieri proposed an expert financial study of public versus private bay bridge options; item continued.
    7 Mar 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 399 ↗
  • Board continued for one week a proposal naming Rincon Hill and Sixteenth Street as terminal areas for a transbay bridge.
    7 Mar 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 398 ↗
  • The Board favours immediate private construction of the bay bridge, while the City Attorney prepares a public ownership vote.
    7 Mar 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 400 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy proposed the transbay bridge sites and a high-level bridge; action continued one week.
    14 Mar 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 435 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner proposed forming a Bay bridge district with Alameda County for public ownership of a bridge.
    14 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 436 ↗
  • Board of Public Works is still choosing three engineers to select the transbay bridge site.
    14 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 435 ↗
  • Supervisor Marks moved that the City Attorney submit a form for voters on public or private ownership of the proposed bay bridge.
    14 Mar 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 437 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner proposed forming a bridge district with Alameda County to finance and operate a public Bay bridge.
    21 Mar 1927referredJournal 1927, p. 472 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon proposed the City Attorney start condemnation of Mission Rock to hold it as a public Bay bridge site.
    21 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 472 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner proposes forming a San Francisco and Alameda bridge district to build a publicly owned Bay bridge; outcome not printed.
    21 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 471 ↗
  • Supervisor Roncovieri proposed that the Bridge Committee hire financial accountants to compare public and private Bay bridge funding.
    21 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 472 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved that the Board favour immediate private construction of the Bay bridge until voters decide ownership.
    21 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 472 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy's resolution proposes Rincon Hill and Oakland-Alameda areas as transbay bridge terminals; outcome not yet printed.
    21 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 471 ↗
  • Board of Public Works recommends appointing three engineers and $30,000 to study a San Francisco to Alameda Bay bridge.
    28 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 516 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved that the Board favour immediate private construction of the bay bridge until voters decide public ownership.
    28 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 522 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy's resolution seeking a War Department ruling on transbay bridge terminals was continued to May 9, 1927.
    28 Mar 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 520 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner proposed forming a bridge district with Alameda County to finance and operate a public Bay bridge.
    28 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 521 ↗
  • Three engineers funded with $25,000 to study the best San Francisco to Alameda Transbay bridge sites; passed 14 to 1.
    28 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 519 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner proposed an ordinance letting the Board of Public Works hire three engineers to study a Transbay bridge, with $30,000.
    28 Mar 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 517 ↗
  • Board of Public Works authorized to hire three engineers to study Transbay bridge sites, costing up to $25,000.
    4 Apr 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 560 ↗
  • Four university presidents thanked for naming engineers for the bay bridge
    4 Apr 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 581 ↗
  • Shannon proposed Mission Rock as San Francisco's starting point for a transbay bridge to Alameda County.
    9 May 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 794 ↗
  • Gallagher proposed immediate private construction of the bay bridge while keeping public ownership as policy.
    9 May 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 794 ↗
  • Pending transbay bridge resolutions and motions were continued until May 23, 1927.
    9 May 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 793 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon moved to adopt the engineers' report on the proposed transbay bridge and to send a committee to Washington.
    23 May 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 924 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon moved to adopt the engineers' transbay bridge report and send a committee to Washington; Roncovieri offered an amendment.
    23 May 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 925 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon moved to adopt the engineers' report on the bay bridge location; the vote is not yet printed.
    23 May 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 935 ↗
  • The Board adopted engineers' report on a bay bridge and named engineers to present it in Washington.
    23 May 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 939 ↗
  • A resolution is proposed to send a committee to Washington to seek War Department approval for a transbay bridge.
    6 Jun 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1154 ↗
  • Gilmartin Co., Inc. was owed $1,602.50 for printing and maps for the Transbay bridge report.
    13 Jun 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1165 ↗
  • Bay bridge from Rincon Hill to Alameda voted down
    20 Jun 1927rejectedJournal 1927, p. 1224 ↗
  • Claim of $7,500 paid to James B. McSheehy for committee expenses seeking approval of a San Francisco Bay bridge site.
    20 Jun 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1218 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution authorizing a telegram to President Coolidge urging War Department approval of the bay bridge site.
    18 Jul 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 1332 ↗
  • Board continued Roy C. Hackley's bay bridge application, filed June 27, 1927, until August 1.
    25 Jul 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1409 ↗
  • Motion favouring private construction of a bay bridge until voters decide public ownership was continued to August 1, 1927.
    25 Jul 1927referredJournal 1927, p. 1401 ↗
  • Havenner proposed a resolution urging public construction and ownership of highway bridges, including a Bay bridge.
    1 Aug 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1457 ↗
  • Board asked the City Attorney to seek a federal bill allowing a transbay bridge from Rincon Hill to Alameda Mole.
  • City Attorney asked to submit a ballot form on public or private ownership of the proposed bay bridge; ordered.
  • Further consideration of the Construction Company of North America's proposed bay bridge from Rincon Hill to Oakland was continued to August 8, 1927.
    1 Aug 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1464 ↗
  • Resolution declares intent that the proposed trans-bay bridge be publicly financed, built and operated.
  • A claim of $1,846.45 was listed for payment to J. D. Galloway for work before the War Department on the transbay bridge.
    8 Aug 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1475 ↗
  • Gallagher moved a bridge hearings motion favouring a publicly owned bay bridge; outcome continues on next page.
    8 Aug 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1497 ↗
  • J. D. Galloway was paid $1,846.45 for professional services before the War Department on the Transbay bridge.
    15 Aug 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 1511 ↗
  • Motions on public or private ownership of the proposed bay bridge were continued to Monday, September 19, 1927.
    22 Aug 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1573 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved favoring private capital for building the bay bridge until voters decide public ownership.
    19 Sep 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1783 ↗
  • Roy C. Hackley's toll bridge application from Fremont and Brannan streets to Alameda was continued to September 26, 1927.
    19 Sep 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1790 ↗
  • Construction Company of North America's bay bridge application from Rincon Hill to Oakland was continued to September 26, 1927.
    19 Sep 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1790 ↗
  • Edward A. Bertram's amended application for an alternative bay bridge line was continued to October 3, 1927.
    26 Sep 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1838 ↗
  • Construction Company of North America's bay bridge franchise application was continued to October 10, 1927.
    3 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1903 ↗
  • Motion favouring immediate private construction of the bay bridge was continued to October 10, 1927.
    3 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1896 ↗
  • Board continued its debate on public versus private ownership of the proposed bay bridge until October 10, 1927.
    3 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1897 ↗
  • Edward A. Bertram's amended application for an alternative bay bridge line was continued to October 10, 1927.
    3 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1902 ↗
  • Edward A. Bertram's amended alternative bay bridge application was continued to October 17, 1927.
    10 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1965 ↗
  • Consideration of motions on public or private ownership of a San Francisco bay bridge was continued to October 17, 1927.
    10 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1959 ↗
  • Gallagher proposed a telegram asking the Secretary of War to explain his authority over a San Francisco bay bridge.
    17 Oct 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 2001 ↗
  • Bridge Committee directed to study the Panama Pacific Exposition company's plan for financing a bay bridge.
    17 Oct 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 2001 ↗
  • War Department letter says plans for a San Francisco Bay bridge north of the Hunters Point-Alameda line will not be approved.
    17 Oct 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 1998 ↗
  • City Attorney was asked to draft a bay bridge bill for Congress, approved nine votes to one.
    17 Oct 1927passedJournal 1927, p. 2001 ↗
  • Motions on public versus private ownership of a Bay bridge were postponed until October 24, 1927.
    17 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 1988 ↗
  • Motions on bay bridge ownership, favouring private construction, were continued to October 31, 1927.
    24 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 2049 ↗
  • Colonel Rand protested further Board consideration of H. S. Henion's bay bridge franchise application across the Oakland Estuary; the application remains pending.
    31 Oct 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 2099 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved that the Board favour immediate private construction of a publicly owned bay bridge; continued to November 21, 1927.
    31 Oct 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 2100 ↗
  • Allan C. Rush's amended application for a trans-bay bridge from Rincon Hill to Goat Island was continued to November 21, 1927.
    7 Nov 1927continuedJournal 1927 ↗
  • Hearing on a proposed Bay bridge from Rincon Hill to Goat Island was continued to November 21, 1927.
    7 Nov 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 2128 ↗
  • Gallagher proposes immediate private construction of the bay bridge until voters choose public ownership; Marks offers an amendment.
    21 Nov 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 2204 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy is proposed to be sent to Washington to press Congress on a transbay bridge bill, with $5,000 for expenses.
    28 Nov 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 2227 ↗
  • The City Attorney recommended a resolution asking Congress to pass a bill permitting a transbay bridge from Rincon Hill.
    28 Nov 1927outcome not readJournal 1927, p. 2225 ↗
  • Board authorised Supervisor McSheehy to take a transbay bridge bill to Congress in Washington, with $5,000 for expenses.
  • Inter-Cities Bridge Company offered an alternative bay bridge design on Goat Island; the matter was continued to January 23, 1928.
    27 Dec 1927continuedJournal 1927, p. 2359 ↗
  • Federal Senate Bill 1762 would grant consent for San Francisco to build a bay bridge from Rincon Hill to Alameda County; referred to committee.
    16 Jan 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 95 ↗
  • Supervisor Marks's motion asked the City Attorney to submit a public or private bay bridge ownership question to voters; ordered without objection.
    23 Jan 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 143 ↗
  • Consideration of the bay bridge ownership motions was continued to April 2, 1928.
    6 Feb 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 233 ↗
  • Roy C. Hackley's renewed application for a 19,400-foot bay bridge from Fremont and Brannan streets was continued to April 2, 1928.
    6 Feb 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 240 ↗
  • Inter-Cities Bridge Company's alternative bay bridge route from Broadway to Oakland was continued to April 2, 1928.
    6 Feb 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 243 ↗
  • Proposed resolution would send Supervisor McSheehy to Washington to lobby Congress for a transbay bridge, with $5,000 for expenses.
    6 Feb 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 210 ↗
  • Resolution would send officials to Washington to lobby Congress for a Transbay bridge, appropriating $5,000.
    14 Feb 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 287 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution protesting Navy objections to a San Francisco Bay bridge after a ferry sinking.
    20 Feb 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 311 ↗
  • Board authorized a special committee of five to attend the Coyote Point Bay Bridge dedication in San Mateo County.
    20 Feb 1928passedJournal 1928 ↗
  • Shannon proposed asking the State Engineer to help San Francisco obtain a centrally located Bay bridge franchise.
    5 Mar 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 396 ↗
  • Gallagher's motion authorizing the Special Bridge and Public Utilities Committees to protect San Francisco's interest in the trans-bay bridge was carried.
    5 Mar 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 396 ↗
  • Resolution No. 27754 declares that any trans-bay bridge should be publicly owned; Supervisor Havenner read it into the record.
    9 Mar 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 400 ↗
  • The Board voted to hear all bay bridge franchise applications starting April 2, 1928, until every applicant has presented.
    9 Mar 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 400 ↗
  • City Attorney John J. O'Toole authorised to travel to Washington for congressional hearings on the San Francisco Bay Bridge bills.
    12 Mar 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 403 ↗
  • Board commended Senator Hiram W. Johnson for helping win federal support for a San Francisco Bay bridge.
    2 Apr 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 579 ↗
  • McSheehy, O'Toole and O'Shaughnessy praised for their Bay bridge work
    2 Apr 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 580 ↗
  • Motions on public or private ownership of a proposed bay bridge were continued to April 16, 1928 at 2 p.m.
    2 Apr 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 582 ↗
  • Board proposed commending Representative Richard J. Welch for helping win federal support for a San Francisco Bay bridge.
    2 Apr 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 579 ↗
  • Board commends Matt I. Sullivan for helping win congressional support for a San Francisco Bay bridge.
    9 Apr 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 599 ↗
  • Motion to telegraph Supervisor McSheehy about a Bay Bridge tube compromise carried with an amendment; text continues.
    16 Apr 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 686 ↗
  • Inter-Cities Bridge Company's alternative bay bridge design from Broadway to Oakland was continued to May 14, 1928.
    16 Apr 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 702 ↗
  • Motion on public versus private ownership of the proposed Bay bridge was continued to May 14, 1928.
    16 Apr 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 692 ↗
  • Resolution condemning Supervisor McSheehy's tube compromise for a bay bridge was referred to the Mayor and Special Bridge Committee.
    23 Apr 1928referredJournal 1928, p. 704 ↗
  • Inter-Cities Bridge Company's alternative bay bridge route from Broadway to Goat Island was continued to May 28, 1928.
    14 May 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 820 ↗
  • Motions on public or private ownership of the proposed bay bridge were continued to May 28, 1928.
    14 May 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 810 ↗
  • Roy Hackley's second bay bridge application, filed June 1927, was continued to May 28, 1928.
    14 May 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 817 ↗
  • Appropriation of $100,000 for Bay Bridge investigations, conditional on a federal permit, proposed, outcome not shown here.
    25 May 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 928 ↗
  • Invitation proposed to the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee to visit San Francisco and inspect the bay bridge problem.
    28 May 1928passedJournal 1928, p. 1082 ↗
  • City Attorney O'Toole's letter on a congressional inspection of the Bay Bridge project was referred to Supervisor Havenner.
    4 Jun 1928referredJournal 1928, p. 1098 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy's report on a proposed San Francisco Bay bridge plan, continued from May 21, is debated; no decision shown here.
    11 Jun 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1181 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy's Bridge Committee report recounts his trip to Congress on a transbay bridge bill and is read.
    11 Jun 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1172 ↗
  • Congressman Welch urged denying pending private bay bridge applications to show San Francisco backs a public bridge.
    25 Jun 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1326 ↗
  • Gallagher presented a plan for a publicly owned Transbay bridge from Rincon Hill; the franchise resolution is still pending.
    9 Jul 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1416 ↗
  • H. S. Henion's pending bay bridge franchise application was assigned to Montgomery K. Miller, who will take the franchise.
    9 Jul 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1421 ↗
  • Inter-Cities Bridge Company proposed an alternative bay bridge route from Broadway to Oakland via Goat Island.
    9 Jul 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1442 ↗
  • Motions on public or private ownership of a proposed bay bridge were continued to July 31, 1928.
    9 Jul 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 1427 ↗
  • Edward A. Bertram's amended application for an alternative bay bridge line was continued to July 31, 1928.
    9 Jul 1928continuedJournal 1928, p. 1436 ↗
  • Bay bridge franchise application by The Construction Company of North America was denied for a route between San Francisco and Alameda County.
    31 Jul 1928passedJournal 1928 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy was authorized to take a transbay bridge bill to Congress, with $5,000 for his expenses.
    13 Aug 1928passedJournal 1928 ↗
  • Supervisor Marks proposed a committee of Board members, the Mayor and engineers to handle the Bay bridge matters.
    13 Aug 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 1632 ↗
  • Shannon's resolution proposes a committee to urge Congress to pass the Johnson-Welch bay bridge bill.
    29 Oct 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 2358 ↗
  • Resolution 30032 on transferring the Bay Bridge franchise to the State of California was presented; its outcome continues on the next page.
    26 Nov 1928outcome not readJournal 1928, p. 2535 ↗
  • Board telegraphed Congressman Welch urging action on the Bay Bridge bill linking Rincon Hill and Alameda.
    7 Jan 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 37 ↗
  • Resolution proposed to send a committee to Washington to urge passage of the Johnson-Welch bill for a publicly owned Bay Bridge.
    14 Jan 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 44 ↗
  • Board agreed to a conference in the Mayor's office on January 23, 1929, with newspaper editors, on the Transbay bridge delegation.
    21 Jan 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 97 ↗
  • Mayor to name a citizens' committee for the bay bridge
    18 Feb 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 328 ↗
  • Transbay bridge bill sent to New York bond lawyers for review
    4 Mar 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 457 ↗
  • A State bill to make the transbay bridge part of the public highway was laid over one week.
    11 Mar 1929continuedJournal 1929, p. 492 ↗
  • Transbay bridge bills laid over for a special hearing
    11 Mar 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 492 ↗
  • Board unanimously approved State Senate Bill 538, making the transbay bridge to Alameda County part of the public highway.
    18 Mar 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 539 ↗
  • Board asked Senator Fellom to withhold printing of Senate Bill 700 on the transbay bridge until suggested amendments are made.
    18 Mar 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 539 ↗
  • Board took no action on State Senate Bill 702, which would repeal the 1881 law on bay bridge franchises.
    18 Mar 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 540 ↗
  • Communication urging a bay bridge franchise hearing for J. P. O'Connell was laid over one week.
    25 Mar 1929continuedJournal 1929 ↗
  • Communication from Paul Fratessa for John O'Connell's transbay bridge franchise was laid over one week.
    1 Apr 1929continuedJournal 1929, p. 636 ↗
  • Mayor Rolph asks the city to resell Treat Avenue land
    20 May 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 1028 ↗
  • The City Attorney was directed to appeal Judge Goodell's ruling, giving bay bridge applicant J. O'Connell a hearing.
    23 May 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 1069 ↗
  • Supervisor Schmidt moved a $100,000 transfer from Bay Bridge Investigations to a Central Warehouse Construction Fund.
    23 May 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 1068 ↗
  • Board refused to reinstate a hearing on J. P. O'Connell's bay bridge application from Rincon Hill to Alameda.
    10 Jun 1929refusedJournal 1929, p. 1213 ↗
  • Board endorses President Hoover's proposed commission to study a San Francisco Bay bridge and pledges cooperation.
    19 Aug 1929passedJournal 1929, p. 1649 ↗
  • Proposed $40,000 from the General Fund to the State Department of Public Works for a transbay bridge survey.
    2 Dec 1929outcome not readJournal 1929, p. 2240 ↗
  • City approved $40,000 from the General Fund for state preliminary surveys and plans for a Transbay bridge to Alameda.
  • The Board endorsed the Hoover-Young Bay Bridge Commission's work and urged early action on a permit.
  • Public Works asks the Board for $3,000 to plan the transbay bridge; the request was passed for printing.
    18 Nov 1930passed first readingJournal 1930, p. 2600 ↗
  • Board proposes $5,000 from the General Fund to the California Toll Bridge Authority for surveying the transbay bridge.
    18 Nov 1930outcome not readJournal 1930, p. 2600 ↗
  • $5,000 to the California Toll Bridge Authority for transbay bridge plans
    25 Nov 1930passedJournal 1930, p. 2644 ↗
  • Mayor to appoint a supervisors' committee to meet federal officials about the proposed San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
  • Supervisor Havenner moved that the City Engineer urge Congress to back a bay bridge sinking fund change.
    9 Feb 1931outcome not readJournal 1931 ↗
  • Gallagher moved that the Mayor convene interested parties on the Bay Bridge routes through the South of Market district.
    10 Aug 1931passedJournal 1931, p. 2625 ↗
  • The Redwood Empire Association's invitation to the Richardson's Bay bridge dedication was accepted, and the Mayor will appoint a committee.
    16 Nov 1931referredJournal 1931, p. 3113 ↗
  • Cooperation with the Northern California Highways Association on transbay bridge laterals is proposed and the report laid over one week.
    4 Apr 1932continuedJournal 1932, p. 571 ↗
  • Hearing held on the construction of highway laterals to the proposed Transbay Bridge; outcome not yet shown.
    11 Apr 1932outcome not readJournal 1932 ↗
  • Supervisor Canepa moved a resolution asking Congress to pass bills funding Bay Bridge construction through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
    23 May 1932outcome not readJournal 1932, p. 911 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to deal with State and Federal engineers on Bay Bridge approaches.
  • Supervisor Gallagher presented a resolution thanking the Bay Bridge financing committee for securing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation bond purchase.
    10 Oct 1932outcome not readJournal 1932, p. 1540 ↗
  • Havenner moved that the Mayor appoint a citizens committee to honour the Bay Bridge Commission's work; motion carried.
    10 Oct 1932passedJournal 1932, p. 1540 ↗
  • Copy sought of the loan agreement financing the Bay Bridge
    9 Jan 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 46 ↗
  • Board urges the State Legislature to pass Bay Bridge bills before February 1 to secure a $62,000,000 loan.
    23 Jan 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 89 ↗
  • Resolution urging state committees to pass bills securing a $62,000,000 Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan for the transbay bridge.
    23 Jan 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 90 ↗
  • Resolution asks the Mayor to appoint a committee for ground-breaking ceremonies on the Bay Bridge, a project of about $67 million.
    30 Jan 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 108 ↗
  • Board commends business, labor and civic leaders for securing state legislation enabling the Bay Bridge; resolution adopted.
    30 Jan 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 109 ↗
  • Names of the Governor and State Toll Bridge Authority members were added to the Bay Bridge commendation resolution.
    30 Jan 1933amendedJournal 1933 ↗
  • Board carried a motion to accept the Governor's invitation to attend Transbay Bridge bid opening in Sacramento.
    20 Feb 1933passedJournal 1933 ↗
  • The Board asked state and bridge engineers to study traffic links between the Bay Bridge and a proposed Yerba Buena airport.
    20 Feb 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 215 ↗
  • Board urged a 1939 World Fair celebrating the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges; the resolution was referred to the Public Welfare Committee.
    6 Mar 1933referredJournal 1933, p. 308 ↗
  • The Board recessed to hold a hearing next day on plans for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge approaches and terminal.
    20 Mar 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 403 ↗
  • Map of state highways to Bay Bridge approved
    21 Mar 1933passedJournal 1933 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to arrange a citizens' committee to commemorate the Bay Bridge groundbreaking ceremonies.
    14 Apr 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 517 ↗
  • Proposed ordinance adding traffic checker positions as needed for Bay Bridge approach traffic surveys was passed for second reading.
    17 Apr 1933passed first readingJournal 1933, p. 637 ↗
  • Salary schedule amended to add a Traffic Checker classification for Bay Bridge approach surveys, adopted.
    17 Apr 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 639 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution to buy $390,000 of Bay Bridge toll revenue bonds from city banks, 14 ayes, 1 absent.
    24 Apr 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 697 ↗
  • Board referred the Bay Bridge bond repurchase question to the Retirement Board, expecting Retirement Fund purchase.
    24 Apr 1933referredJournal 1933, p. 698 ↗
  • Resolution urges a budget provision of $390,000 to buy Bay Bridge revenue bonds over four years.
    24 Apr 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 696 ↗
  • The Finance Committee presented a proposed resolution to fund the city's purchase of $650,000 in Trans-Bay Bridge bonds, to be paid from the gas tax.
    24 Apr 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 695 ↗
  • Salary schedule amended to add a Traffic Checker classification for Bay Bridge approach traffic surveys, adopted by the Board.
    1 May 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 809 ↗
  • Annual Salary Ordinance amended to add traffic checker positions for Bay Bridge approach surveys, passed finally.
    1 May 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 807 ↗
  • Streets Committee recommended Resolution 765 on arterial highway development for expected heavy automobile traffic after the Golden Gate and Bay bridges are built.
    22 May 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 939 ↗
  • Budget line 35 corrected to read San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Approaches instead of Golden Gate Bridge Approaches.
    24 May 1933amendedJournal 1933, p. 982 ↗
  • Resolution 751 proposes appropriating money with State and Federal governments for Bay Bridge preliminary work, seeking Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid.
    24 May 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 982 ↗
  • Supervisor Power's resolution proposes a World Fair in San Francisco to celebrate the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges; amendment pending.
    31 Jul 1933outcome not readJournal 1933, p. 1468 ↗
  • Healy-Tibbitts allowed spur tracks on Bryant Street for the Bay Bridge
    21 Aug 1933passedJournal 1933, p. 1564 ↗
  • Board carried a motion asking the Toll Bridge Authority for a report on Bay Bridge transit conferences.
    18 Dec 1933passedJournal 1933 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl proposed registering the Board's opposition to Plan X for the Bay Bridge; the matter was put off to Friday.
  • The Public Works Department replied on Bay Bridge approach changes; the communication was referred to the Streets Committee.
    15 Jan 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 92 ↗
  • Art Commission objected to Bay Bridge approaches near Fifth and Harrison streets; report referred to Streets and Finance Committee.
    29 Jan 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 146 ↗
  • Board postponed action one week on the Bay bridge approach resolution and property purchase for the new alignment.
    13 Feb 1934continuedJournal 1934, p. 208 ↗
  • Chief Administrative Officer was ordered to study storing city-owned automobiles under the Bay Bridge approaches and report back.
    13 Feb 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 220 ↗
  • Art Commission asks that the Bay Bridge ramp be moved
    13 Feb 1934outcome not readJournal 1934, p. 206 ↗
  • Art Commission asks that the Bay Bridge ramp be moved
    19 Feb 1934outcome not readJournal 1934, p. 232 ↗
  • The city agreed to surrender $390,000 in bonds so the state toll bridge authority would move the Transbay Bridge's western terminus.
    21 May 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 673 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved that the Mayor and Public Utilities Commission report on protecting San Francisco's interest in a Bay Bridge interurban terminal.
    11 Sep 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 1319 ↗
  • Mayor's communication on the Bay Bridge interurban terminal and a rapid transit system was referred to the Public Utilities Committee.
    17 Sep 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 1351 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl proposed a special Board meeting on San Francisco Bay Bridge terminals; the resolution was referred to the Public Utilities Committee.
    17 Sep 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 1350 ↗
  • Public Utilities Commission asked to plan a rapid transit street railway linked to the Municipal Railway and Bay Bridge; referred to committee.
    29 Oct 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 1498 ↗
  • The Central Council of Civic Clubs urged that transbay bridge interurban traffic money go to Municipal Railway; referred to Public Utilities Committee.
    13 Nov 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 1536 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl's motion to block a monopoly over Bay Bridge interurban train franchises was withdrawn.
    26 Nov 1934withdrawnJournal 1934, p. 1558 ↗
  • Supervisor Colman's motion authorising the City Attorney to act for San Francisco on Bay Bridge transportation franchise applications was carried.
    26 Nov 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 1580 ↗
  • Southern Pacific and Key Route proposed electric trains over the Bay Bridge; the matter was referred to the Public Utilities Committee.
    3 Dec 1934referredJournal 1934, p. 1595 ↗
  • Supervisors Gallagher and Shannon moved objections to exclusive rights and rental terms in the Bay Bridge railroad agreement.
    10 Dec 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 1614 ↗
  • Bay Bridge Authority seeks a fifteen million dollar RFC loan; telegrams spread in the Journal, no decision taken.
    10 Dec 1934outcome not readJournal 1934, p. 1613 ↗
  • Supervisor Gallagher moved that the Clerk write federal and state officials urging more time for the Bay Bridge loan.
    10 Dec 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 1614 ↗
  • The Board finally passed a $25,000 appropriation for the Public Utilities Commission to study Bay Bridge terminal and rapid transit facilities.
    10 Dec 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 1615 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution asking the State Railroad Commission for bay bridge rapid transit cost information.
    21 Dec 1934passedJournal 1934, p. 1655 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl moved Resolution No. 1678 on the Bay Bridge franchise tax and the City Attorney representing supervisors before the Toll Bridge Authority.
    31 Dec 1934outcome not readJournal 1934, p. 1668 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl proposed asking the state to study bus transportation on the Trans-Bay Bridge.
    2 Jan 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 5 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl proposed asking the state to study bus service on the Trans-Bay Bridge and reconsider the RFC resolution.
    2 Jan 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 4 ↗
  • Havenner proposed a resolution asking the Toll Bridge Authority to accept a $10,000,000 loan option and study Bay Bridge bus service.
    2 Jan 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 7 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl moved that the City Attorney report on whether interurban trains crossing the Bay Bridge need a franchise.
    7 Jan 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 34 ↗
  • Board asked the City Attorney to push for state law letting the Toll Bridge Authority run transit across the Bay Bridge.
    14 Jan 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 94 ↗
  • Supervisor Havenner moved that the City Attorney press the conference of city attorneys on Bay Bridge transportation, including State Toll Bridge Authority control.
    21 Jan 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 113 ↗
  • A memo on cancelling taxes for property bought for parks, schools and the Trans-Bay Bridge was referred to Finance Committee.
    4 Feb 1935referredJournal 1935, p. 153 ↗
  • Consideration of the Public Utilities Commission report on bus and rail transport across the Bay Bridge was put off to March 4, 1935.
    25 Feb 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 200 ↗
  • Board asked the Public Utilities Commission to change its Monday meeting so Manager Cahill could attend Bay Bridge transportation hearings.
    25 Feb 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 199 ↗
  • Board considered the Public Utilities Commission report on bus and rail transit across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
    4 Mar 1935outcome not readJournal 1935 ↗
  • Motion approving rail transportation across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was carried.
    4 Mar 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 209 ↗
  • San Mateo County recommended the Mills Field vicinity as the site for a 1938 Bay Bridge exposition; referred to Finance Committee.
    20 Mar 1935referredJournal 1935, p. 336 ↗
  • Proposed $5 million bond for 1938 mainland exposition voted down
    26 Mar 1935rejectedJournal 1935, p. 367 ↗
  • The Board asked the Clerk to contact Senator McGovern and Florence McAuliffe about Senate Bill 511 on Bay Bridge rapid transit districts.
    26 Mar 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 366 ↗
  • Gallagher moved that the Clerk be directed to report on labor and materials for the Bay Bridges; outcome continues on next page.
    1 Apr 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 386 ↗
  • Fourth Street partly closed for Bay Bridge work, May-July 1935
    6 May 1935passedJournal 1935 ↗
  • Healy-Tibbitts allowed to block part of Fourth Street for bridge work
    6 May 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 484 ↗
  • Traffic engineer to be hired for Bay Bridge traffic study
    20 May 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 542 ↗
  • Live stock pavilion of $250,000 for Agricultural District No. 1A approved, to be built for the Bay Bridge Exposition.
    24 May 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 587 ↗
  • A proposal to hire a traffic engineer for Bay Bridge traffic studies was laid over four weeks.
    17 Jun 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 858 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl proposed asking the California Toll Bridge Authority not to grant exclusive Bay Bridge franchises beyond ten years.
    1 Jul 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 917 ↗
  • Streets Committee recommendation to hire a traffic engineer for Bay Bridge traffic studies laid over one week.
    15 Jul 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 1070 ↗
  • Interurban rail contracts over the Bay Bridge were made a special order of business for the following Monday at 3:30 p.m.
    22 Jul 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1091 ↗
  • Interurban rail contracts for the Bay Bridge were continued to July 29, 1935, with a call for 40 percent of the bridge loan.
    24 Jul 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 1093 ↗
  • Hearing on proposed interurban rail contracts for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was deferred two weeks.
    29 Jul 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 1104 ↗
  • Havenner's motion asks the Public Utilities Commission whether over $15,000,000 of the Bay Bridge cost is interurban transportation.
    29 Jul 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 1124 ↗
  • Board postponed action on the Bay Bridge terminal site at The Embarcadero until Tuesday, August 20, 1935.
    12 Aug 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 1167 ↗
  • Public Utilities Commission ordered to study and report on Bay Bridge terminal plans, including the Embarcadero and uptown proposals.
    12 Aug 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 1183 ↗
  • Board held a hearing on proposed contracts between interurban rail companies and the State Toll Bridge Authority for the Bay Bridge.
    12 Aug 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1167 ↗
  • A hearing on proposed Embarcadero Terminal Plans for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was held, with no outcome yet printed.
    20 Aug 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1206 ↗
  • A hearing on proposed contracts between interurban rail companies and the California Toll Bridge Authority for the Bay Bridge was held, with no outcome yet printed.
    20 Aug 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1206 ↗
  • Supervisor proposed asking the City Attorney to require railroads using the Bay Bridge lower deck to share costs and stay open.
    26 Aug 1935referredJournal 1935, p. 1241 ↗
  • Supervisor Hayden moved a vote of thanks to Engineer Purcell and his staff for help with the Bay Bridge terminal discussions.
    26 Aug 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 1214 ↗
  • A resolution asking the City Attorney to require rail users to share Bay Bridge costs was referred to committee.
    26 Aug 1935referredJournal 1935, p. 1241 ↗
  • Resolution proposed telling state and federal bridge authorities to require rail carriers to pay their share of Bay Bridge costs; laid over one week.
    3 Sep 1935continuedJournal 1935, p. 1306 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy proposed rail contract conditions for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge; laid over one week.
    10 Sep 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1329 ↗
  • Proposed resolution sets conditions for railroad use of the Bay Bridge lower deck, to be considered by the Committee of the Whole.
    16 Sep 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1353 ↗
  • Resolution urges the City Attorney to require railroads using the Bay Bridge lower deck to pay a set share of the loan.
    23 Sep 1935outcome not readJournal 1935, p. 1384 ↗
  • Board proposes that rail carriers using the Bay Bridge's lower deck pay their proportionate share, not vehicle users.
    30 Sep 1935outcome not readJournal 1935 ↗
  • The Board proposes that railroads using the Bay Bridge lower deck pay their own share of the bridge loan.
    7 Oct 1935outcome not readJournal 1935 ↗
  • Board urged the state Toll Bridge Authority to keep Bay Bridge vehicle tolls at the lowest possible rates and protest any increase.
  • Apartment owners' complaint about Bay Bridge vehicle tolls made a special order of business for November 4, 1935.
    28 Oct 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 1491 ↗
  • Plan by Sidney W. Taylor for a sub-surface Bay Bridge terminal was referred to a joint committee.
    12 Nov 1935referredJournal 1935, p. 1528 ↗
  • Supervisors rejected the Taylor subsurface plan for the Bay Bridge terminal and voted against considering further alternative terminal plans.
    2 Dec 1935passedJournal 1935 ↗
  • $16,500 for street lighting on the Bay Bridge approach streets
    30 Dec 1935passedJournal 1935, p. 1727 ↗
  • $16,500 for street lighting on the Bay Bridge approach streets
    13 Jan 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 88 ↗
  • Ban on billboards near the Bay Bridge approach sought
    10 Feb 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 195 ↗
  • A proposed subway from the Bay Bridge approach at Fifth and Harrison to Union Square was put forward by Supervisor Shannon.
    16 Mar 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 310 ↗
  • The Mayor was asked to appoint a citizens committee to celebrate the opening of the Bay Bridge.
    16 Mar 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 313 ↗
  • The Civic League of Improvement Clubs sent a communication about traffic to the retail district from the Bay Bridge head.
    23 Mar 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 329 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl asked the Public Utilities Commission for a progress report on a $25,000 study of a subway to the Bay Bridge terminal.
    23 Mar 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 331 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon presented a resolution asking Congress to issue silver coins commemorating the Bay Bridge's completion.
    6 Apr 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 359 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon proposed resolution 2504 directing committees to devise ways to handle Bay Bridge opening traffic.
    6 Apr 1936outcome not readJournal 1936 ↗
  • Resolution asks the Navy to send its U.S. Fleet to San Francisco Bay for the Bay Bridge opening celebration.
    13 Apr 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 374 ↗
  • Emergency ordinance appropriates $10,000 for a City Engineer traffic study of streets feeding the Bay Bridge; passed.
    27 Apr 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 410 ↗
  • Federal grant sought for rapid transit to Third and Townsend streets
    4 May 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 517 ↗
  • Counties invited to the Bay Bridge opening in November
    18 May 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 617 ↗
  • $4,500 for traffic signals on the Bay Bridge approach streets
    1 Jun 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 870 ↗
  • Board passed on first reading a $4,500 appropriation for traffic signals in the district south of Market Street near the Bay Bridge approaches.
    1 Jun 1936passed first readingJournal 1936, p. 870 ↗
  • $4,500 for traffic signals on the Bay Bridge approach streets
    15 Jun 1936passedJournal 1936 ↗
  • The Board endorsed the Chamber of Commerce request for a day when pedestrians may walk across the completed San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
    13 Jul 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 1119 ↗
  • Residents are urged to visit Oakland on November 12, 1936, when the Bay Bridge opens to vehicles.
    27 Jul 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 1234 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl presented a resolution proposing that the Bay Bridges become part of the state highway system and be toll free.
    17 Aug 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1385 ↗
  • Traffic link sought from the Fifth and Harrison bridge terminal
    21 Sep 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1514 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl re-presents a proposed ordinance banning advertising signs and billboards within 800 feet of the Bay Bridge.
    21 Sep 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1521 ↗
  • Board asked traffic expert Dr. Miller McClintock to report early on Bay Bridge traffic links to the triangle shopping district.
    28 Sep 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1538 ↗
  • Motion to recess the Board until October 1 to consider billboards on the Bay Bridge approach was lost.
    28 Sep 1936refusedJournal 1936, p. 1541 ↗
  • Proposed ordinance would ban billboards and advertising signs visible from the Bay Bridge near Fifth and Harrison Streets; committee recommends against passage.
    5 Oct 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1602 ↗
  • Billboard and advertising sign ordinance for areas visible from the Bay Bridge was defeated by eight votes to three.
    5 Oct 1936refusedJournal 1936, p. 1603 ↗
  • Fifty-cent Bay Bridge toll urged on the California Toll Bridge Authority
    19 Oct 1936passedJournal 1936, p. 1652 ↗
  • Supervisors failed to suspend rules for a billboard ban near the Bay Bridge approach; the bill was continued to October 26, 1936.
    19 Oct 1936continuedJournal 1936, p. 1654 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon presented an ordinance regulating billboards and advertising devices at the Bay Bridge approach, text printed here.'
    26 Oct 1936passed first readingJournal 1936, p. 1654 ↗
  • Supervisor Ratto presented a resolution asking the City Attorney to survey finances supporting a 50-cent Bay Bridge toll.
    26 Oct 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1672 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon proposed banning billboards and signs within 350 feet of the Bay Bridge; the matter was laid over one week.
    26 Oct 1936outcome not readJournal 1936 ↗
  • Supervisor Shannon withdrew his proposed ordinance regulating billboard advertising within 350 feet of the Bay Bridge.
    2 Nov 1936withdrawnJournal 1936 ↗
  • Lieutenant-Governor George J. Hatfield's recommendation on San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge tolls was referred to the Finance Committee.
    2 Nov 1936referredJournal 1936, p. 1705 ↗
  • Resolution commending Chinese citizens for their participation in the parades celebrating the Bay Bridge's completion.
    23 Nov 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 1811 ↗
  • Board refused the Southern Pacific Railway's proposed extension of its trains to a terminal near the Bay Bridge.
    28 Dec 1936outcome not readJournal 1936, p. 2132 ↗
  • Supervisor Schmidt presented a resolution endorsing the Chronicle's plan to cut Bay Bridge tolls from 65 to 25 cents.
    4 Jan 1937outcome not readJournal 1937, p. 32 ↗
  • Initiative banning billboards near the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge passed second reading and goes to voters March 2, 1937.
    11 Jan 1937passed first readingJournal 1937, p. 64 ↗
  • Bill to submit a Bay Bridge billboard ban initiative to voters on March 9, 1937 passed second reading.
    18 Jan 1937passed first readingJournal 1937, p. 174 ↗
  • Action on a petition for a special election on a Bay Bridge billboard ban was deferred.
    18 Jan 1937continuedJournal 1937, p. 175 ↗
  • Board commends the Sunrise Breakfast Club for taking about two thousand children across the Bay Bridge.
    25 Jan 1937passedJournal 1937, p. 215 ↗
  • Ordinance banning signboards near the Bay Bridge passed, to go to voters at a March 9, 1937 special election.
    1 Feb 1937passedJournal 1937, p. 242 ↗
  • Petition ordinance banning signboards near the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was ordered submitted to voters on March 9, 1937.
    1 Feb 1937submitted to votersJournal 1937, p. 241 ↗
  • Supervisor Schmidt called Resolution 3018 out of committee, making it a special order for March 8, endorsing the Chronicle's plan for a twenty-five cent bay bridge toll.
    1 Mar 1937outcome not readJournal 1937 ↗
  • Board members were invited to test travel routes to the Bay Bridge head on March 2, 1937.
    1 Mar 1937passedJournal 1937, p. 359 ↗
  • Chronicle plan backed to cut Bay Bridge tolls to twenty-five cents
    8 Mar 1937continuedJournal 1937, p. 357 ↗
  • Chronicle plan would cut Bay Bridge tolls to twenty-five cents
    22 Mar 1937referredJournal 1937 ↗
  • Committee recommends immediate construction of the Fifth Street extension from Mission to Market Street, toward the Bay Bridge.
    12 Apr 1937outcome not readJournal 1937, p. 541 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl's motion asked the City Attorney to advise on franchises needed for Key System and Southern Pacific trains over the Transbay Bridge; carried.
    12 Apr 1937passedJournal 1937 ↗
  • Board concurred in the Mayor's supplemental Public Works budget requests, except the $97,500 Bay Bridge approach item.
    21 May 1937passedJournal 1937, p. 696 ↗
  • Chronicle plan to cut Bay Bridge tolls to 25 cents endorsed
    19 Jul 1937refusedJournal 1937 ↗
  • Resolution on reduced ferry fares and falling Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge tolls is presented for a northern California conference.
    30 Aug 1937outcome not readJournal 1937, p. 1509 ↗
  • Schmidt brings forward a resolution endorsing the Chronicle's plan to fix the Bay Bridge toll at 25 cents.
    11 Oct 1937outcome not readJournal 1937, p. 1651 ↗
  • Action on a resolution seeking a conference on Bay Bridge tolls was deferred until October 31, 1937.
    18 Oct 1937continuedJournal 1937, p. 1657 ↗
  • Proposed resolution endorsing the Chronicle's plan to cut Bay Bridge tolls to 25 cents was put off until October 25, 1937.
    18 Oct 1937continuedJournal 1937, p. 1657 ↗
  • Resolution endorses the Chronicle's plan to cut Bay Bridge tolls from 65 to 25 cents; outcome not shown on this page.
    25 Oct 1937outcome not readJournal 1937 ↗
  • Resolution endorses a San Francisco Chronicle plan to cut Bay Bridge tolls from sixty-five to twenty-five cents per car.
    8 Nov 1937outcome not readJournal 1937 ↗
  • Resolution endorsing the San Francisco Chronicle's plan to cut Bay Bridge tolls to 25 cents is proposed.
    15 Nov 1937outcome not readJournal 1937 ↗
  • The two bay bridges urged into the State Highway System
    15 Nov 1937outcome not readJournal 1937, p. 1721 ↗
  • The two bay bridges urged into the State Highway System
    22 Nov 1937passedJournal 1937, p. 1754 ↗
  • The Board took a roll call on Supervisor McSheehy's amendment to the Bay Bridge toll motion; the result continues on the next page.
    21 Mar 1938outcome not readJournal 1938, p. 378 ↗
  • Supervisors debated Resolution 3817 to buy ferry franchises to reduce Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge competition; no final vote printed here.
    21 Mar 1938outcome not readJournal 1938, p. 382 ↗
  • Resolution urging the Toll Bridge Authority to defer the ferry franchise purchase and cut Bay Bridge tolls is still under debate.
    21 Mar 1938outcome not readJournal 1938, p. 377 ↗
  • The Board rejected a motion to send a three-member committee to Sacramento over Bay Bridge costs and tolls.
    28 Mar 1938refusedJournal 1938, p. 430 ↗
  • $75,000 for streetcar tracks on First and Fremont streets
    20 Jun 1938passed first readingJournal 1938, p. 1055 ↗
  • Federal grant sought for a walkway from the Bay Bridge terminal
    27 Jun 1938referredJournal 1938, p. 1107 ↗
  • Resolution proposed to approve the Rapid Transit Committee's recommendations, including a Market Street pedestrian passage from the Bay Bridge terminal, funded by bonds.
    27 Jun 1938outcome not readJournal 1938, p. 1102 ↗
  • Federal grant sought for a walkway from the Bay Bridge terminal
  • Ordinance reappropriating $131.13 for extra work on safety islands at the Fifth Street approach to Bay Bridge passed for second reading.
    19 Sep 1938passed first readingJournal 1938, p. 1683 ↗
  • $131.13 more for safety islands at the Fifth Street bridge approach
  • Board asked the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for the January 1939 dedication of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge rail terminal.
    19 Dec 1938passedJournal 1938, p. 2120 ↗
  • Proposed $15,000 from Municipal Railway surplus to finish switch and signal systems at the Bay Bridge Terminal; referred to committee.
    19 Dec 1938referredJournal 1938, p. 2117 ↗
  • Ordinance for $15,000 from Municipal Railway surplus for streetcar switches and signals at Bay Bridge Terminal passed second reading.
    27 Dec 1938passed first readingJournal 1938, p. 2135 ↗
  • Ordinance passed appropriating $15,000 from Municipal Railway surplus to finish switch and signal work at Bay Bridge Terminal Station.
    9 Jan 1939passedJournal 1939, p. 77 ↗
  • Supervisors passed on first reading a $8,320 appropriation for streetcar operation at the Bay Bridge terminal, half paid by Market Street Railway Company.
    16 Jan 1939passed first readingJournal 1939, p. 132 ↗
  • Supervisor Ratto asked Public Works for a cost estimate of a subway or overpass near Bay Bridge Terminal.
    16 Jan 1939outcome not readJournal 1939 ↗
  • Mayor forwards Cahill and Purcell's five traffic recommendations for the Bay Bridge Terminal area to the Board and Police Commission.
    25 Jan 1939outcome not readJournal 1939, p. 187 ↗
  • $8,320 for streetcar service at the Bay Bridge Terminal
    30 Jan 1939passedJournal 1939 ↗
  • Governor asked to order separated traffic lanes on the Bay Bridge to stop fatal head-on collisions; referred to committee.
    27 Feb 1939referredJournal 1939, p. 479 ↗
  • Board proposes asking the Governor to have the Toll Bridge Authority separate traffic lanes on the Bay Bridge to prevent head-on collisions.
    6 Mar 1939outcome not readJournal 1939, p. 511 ↗
  • Supervisor Brown reported that a Bay Bridge toll reduction for Exposition-bound traffic could cut the fair's cost, pending a motion by McGowan.
    15 May 1939outcome not readJournal 1939, p. 867 ↗
  • The Public Utilities Committee reported on possibly forming a utilities district to refinance Bay Bridge bonds; no action yet recorded.
    12 Jun 1939outcome not readJournal 1939, p. 1242 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl called attention to a fatal collision on the Bay Bridge and to a earlier request for traffic separation.
    26 Jun 1939outcome not readJournal 1939, p. 1305 ↗
  • Agreement with California Toll Bridge Authority to paint the city's pipe line on the Bay Bridge is proposed.
    14 Oct 1940outcome not readJournal 1940, p. 2403 ↗
  • The Public Utilities Commission would contract with the California Toll Bridge Authority to paint the city's pipe line on the Bay Bridge.
    21 Oct 1940outcome not readJournal 1940, p. 2453 ↗
  • Supervisor Uhl moved that the Governor and Public Works Director again be asked to prevent Bay Bridge accidents; ordered without objection.
    18 Nov 1940passedJournal 1940, p. 2611 ↗
  • Question over rising Bay Bridge upkeep costs sent to committee
    3 Feb 1941referredJournal 1941, p. 205 ↗
  • Supervisor McSheehy presented a resolution urging reduced Golden Gate Bridge tolls, citing the Bay Bridge's lower toll.
    15 Sep 1941outcome not readJournal 1941, p. 1920 ↗
  • The Board referred a resolution urging additional guards for the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges to the Police Committee.
    16 Mar 1942referredJournal 1942, p. 402 ↗
  • Resolution urges Governor Olson or Mayor Rossi to add guards to the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges; adopted.
    6 Apr 1942passedJournal 1942, p. 540 ↗
  • Supervisor Roncovieri presented a resolution mourning engineer John D. Galloway, who advised on Hetch Hetchy and the Bay Bridge.
    12 Mar 1943outcome not readJournal 1943, p. 542 ↗
  • Proposed agreement with the State on gasoline tax funds for signals at Harrison-Fifth Street and the Bay Bridge approach was referred to Finance Committee.
    9 Apr 1945referredJournal 1945 ↗
  • The Board adopted a supplemental state highway agreement adding signals and channelization at Harrison-Fifth Street and the Bay Bridge approach.
    16 Apr 1945passedJournal 1945 ↗
  • Supervisor Brown proposed one-way lower-deck traffic on the Bay Bridge during rush hours to relieve congestion.
    1 Oct 1945outcome not readJournal 1945, p. 2245 ↗
  • Supervisor Mead proposed urging Congress to study a new low-level Bay Bridge; the matter was referred to the Commercial and Industrial Development Committee.
    22 Oct 1945referredJournal 1945, p. 2365 ↗
  • Board approved a committee report recommending separate truck and bus toll gates, bridge traffic stations, and signal lighting on the Bay Bridge.
    29 Oct 1945passedJournal 1945, p. 2390 ↗
  • A resolution proposed petitioning the War Department to approve a trans-bay bridge from Hunters Point to Bay Farm Island.
    26 Nov 1945outcome not readJournal 1945, p. 2501 ↗
  • Proposed $37,500 for a state study of a second San Francisco Bay bridge was re-referred to Finance Committee.
    14 Jan 1946referredJournal 1946, p. 126 ↗
  • Action on the $37,500 request to fund a second bay bridge study was postponed until the matter comes before the Board officially.
    28 Jan 1946continuedJournal 1946, p. 181 ↗
  • Supervisor MacPhee proposed $37,500 toward a state study of a second Bay Bridge; consideration put off to March 4.
    18 Feb 1946continuedJournal 1946, p. 327 ↗
  • Better road to the Golden Gate Bridge urged on the state
    25 Feb 1946passedJournal 1946, p. 414 ↗
  • Board petitions War Department to approve plans for studying a trans-bay bridge from Hunters Point to Bay Farm Island.
    11 Mar 1946outcome not readJournal 1946, p. 558 ↗
  • Proposal 5241, urging a Trans-Bay Bridge study, was re-referred to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
    11 Mar 1946referredJournal 1946, p. 559 ↗
  • Board asked the Chief Administrative Officer to provide $37,500 to the state for a second Bay bridge study.
    11 Mar 1946outcome not readJournal 1946, p. 556 ↗
  • Board considers recommending $37,500 from the Chief Administrative Officer for a State study of a second San Francisco Bay bridge; consideration continued.
    25 Mar 1946outcome not readJournal 1946 ↗
  • Proposed $37,500 from city funds for a state study of a second San Francisco Bay bridge crossing; outcome not yet shown.
    1 Apr 1946outcome not readJournal 1946, p. 808 ↗
  • Proposal to give the State Department of Public Works $37,500 for a second Bay bridge study was taken up and postponed.
    6 May 1946outcome not readJournal 1946, p. 1197 ↗
  • Board proposed giving the State Department of Public Works $37,500 for a study of a second Bay bridge.
    20 May 1946outcome not readJournal 1946 ↗
  • Board refused to ask the Chief Administrative Officer for $37,500 to fund a state study of a second Bay bridge.
    3 Jun 1946refusedJournal 1946, p. 1803 ↗
  • Parking lots approved under the Bay Bridge approach downtown
    19 Aug 1946outcome not readJournal 1946, p. 2527 ↗
  • California Toll Bridge Authority proposed leasing the Bay Bridge approach land at Second to Fifth Streets for controlled parking.
    26 Aug 1946outcome not readJournal 1946, p. 2593 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens' committee for the Bay Bridge plaque unveiling.
    21 Oct 1946passedJournal 1946, p. 3146 ↗
  • Supervisor Lewis was authorized to travel to Washington, D.C., to press San Francisco's case for a second bay bridge crossing.
    20 Jan 1947passedJournal 1947, p. 151 ↗
  • Board memorializes state agencies to install a dividing rod on the Bay Bridge; referred to committee.
    24 Feb 1947referredJournal 1947, p. 422 ↗
  • Parking sought again under the Bay Bridge between Second and Fourth
    26 May 1947outcome not readJournal 1947, p. 1381 ↗
  • Board petitions the state Toll Bridge Authority to open land under the Bay Bridge's west end for parking.
    26 May 1947outcome not readJournal 1947, p. 1381 ↗
  • Parking sought again under the Bay Bridge between Second and Fourth
    30 Jun 1947outcome not readJournal 1947, p. 1579 ↗
  • Board instructed the City Attorney to investigate legal options to stop a second Bay bridge next to the existing one.
    27 Oct 1947passedJournal 1947, p. 1904 ↗
  • A resolution asking the City Attorney to prepare legal action against any parallel Bay Bridge was referred to committee.
    22 Nov 1948referredJournal 1948, p. 835 ↗
  • Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to gather data and authorizing the City Attorney to back a Bay Bridge traffic suit.
    11 Apr 1949passedJournal 1949, p. 257 ↗
  • Supervisor Lewis's motion asking the City Attorney to report on blocking state funds for a parallel bay bridge was sent back to committee.
    9 May 1949referredJournal 1949, p. 331 ↗
  • Board urged the State Department of Public Works to build additional approaches to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
    31 Oct 1949passedJournal 1949 ↗
  • Mayor vetoed File 4859, a resolution urging the State Public Works Department to build more San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge approaches.
    7 Nov 1949outcome not readJournal 1949, p. 918 ↗
  • Mayor's veto sustained, so the resolution urging state work on more San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge approaches failed.
    21 Nov 1949vetoedJournal 1949 ↗
  • Supervisor Lewis asked officials to meet on new Bay Bridge approaches; referred to Streets Committee.
    14 Feb 1950referredJournal 1950 ↗
  • Lewis moves that city officials meet with Alameda County and state officials on Bay Bridge approaches.
    20 Feb 1950outcome not readJournal 1950, p. 147 ↗
  • MacPhee withdrew his motion to hold a committee-of-the-whole hearing on Bay Bridge approaches.
    6 Mar 1950withdrawnJournal 1950, p. 185 ↗
  • Resolution asking the State Legislature and agencies to study a monorail on the Bay Bridge was referred to committee.
    4 Jun 1951referredJournal 1951, p. 590 ↗
  • A proposed uniform city position on the financial matters of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was referred to committee.
    18 Jun 1951referredJournal 1951, p. 647 ↗
  • Bay bridge refinancing policy sent to committee for study
  • Motion to hold a special Board meeting on December 12 to set a policy on refinancing the Bay Bridge lost.
    10 Dec 1951refusedJournal 1951, p. 1085 ↗
  • Board debated a resolution opposing $50 million more Bay Bridge bonds; Supervisor MacPhee wanted it strengthened, outcome pending.
    28 Apr 1952outcome not readJournal 1952, p. 336 ↗
  • Supervisor Lewis presented a resolution opposing additional Bay Bridge bonded debt except for financing a southern bay crossing.
    28 Apr 1952outcome not readJournal 1952, p. 329 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution opposing additional Bay Bridge bonded debt unless it finances a southern bay crossing.
    28 Apr 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 344 ↗
  • Lewis's resolution opposing removal of [name withheld] tracks from the lower level of the Bay Bridge was referred to committee.
    3 Nov 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 822 ↗
  • The Board opposed Key System plan to replace A and B line trains on the Bay Bridge lower level with buses.
    10 Nov 1952passedJournal 1952, p. 834 ↗
  • A policy resolution supporting parallel and southern Bay bridges and a bridge district was sent to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
    15 Dec 1952referredJournal 1952, p. 914 ↗
  • Board continued the pending measure on additional Bay bridges for two weeks after a re-referral motion was withdrawn.
    5 Jan 1953continuedJournal 1953, p. 10 ↗
  • The Board referred a resolution opposing an end to Bay Bridge tolls to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
    12 Jan 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 30 ↗
  • Supervisor Lewis proposed urging the Toll Bridge Authority to speed traffic on the Bay Bridge; debate set for April 13.
    6 Apr 1953continuedJournal 1953, p. 261 ↗
  • Resolution urging the Toll Bridge Authority to expedite Bay Bridge traffic was referred to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
    13 Apr 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 272 ↗
  • Consideration of a resolution urging the California Toll Bridge Authority to study ways to speed Bay Bridge traffic was temporarily postponed.
    13 Apr 1953continuedJournal 1953 ↗
  • Proposed Bay Bridge toll reduction sent to the Finance Committee after objections blocked immediate action.
    20 Apr 1953referredJournal 1953, p. 299 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution recommending Congress amend Public Law 695 to allow continued Bay Bridge tolls.
    8 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953 ↗
  • Measure urging the Toll Bridge Authority to improve Bay Bridge traffic flow was moved from committee to the June 22 calendar.
    15 Jun 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 491 ↗
  • Resolution adopted urging the state Toll Bridge Authority to consider traffic-safety suggestions for the Bay Bridge.
    22 Jun 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 502 ↗
  • Board proposes conditional support for state bill S.B. 2289 on Bay Bridge tolls, if amended as the city's delegation recommends.
    8 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 549 ↗
  • Board debates a resolution backing federal amendments to the Consent Statute so Bay Bridge tolls can fund the Southern Crossing.
    8 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 547 ↗
  • Board debated a proposed resolution on Bay Bridge toll collection under the federal consent statute; no final vote yet.
    9 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 551 ↗
  • Resolution proposed to extend Bay Bridge tolls and back federal legislation on up to two new crossings; vote continues on the next page.
    9 Jul 1953outcome not readJournal 1953, p. 552 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution declaring policy on federal bill S.B. 2289 concerning Bay Bridge tolls, repealing Resolution 13505.
    9 Jul 1953passedJournal 1953, p. 551 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution asking the Mayor to seek assurance that rails on the San Francisco Bay Bridge will not be abandoned.
    7 Sep 1954passedJournal 1954, p. 716 ↗
  • Resolution asking the Mayor to appoint a committee to arrange East Bay talks on a Bay Bridge rail plan was referred to committee.
    7 Sep 1954referredJournal 1954, p. 717 ↗
  • Committee recommends approving state bills AB 146 on hospital construction funding and AB 1419 on Bay Bridge rails.
    25 Apr 1955outcome not readJournal 1955, p. 256 ↗
  • Board adopted its approval of AB 1419, a state bill to keep rails on the Bay Bridge until mass transit planning is complete.
    25 Apr 1955passedJournal 1955, p. 257 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution backing A.B. 51, a state bill on toll bridges and approaches to the Southern Crossing of the Bay Bridge.
    19 Mar 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 169 ↗
  • Resolution opposing removal of Bay Bridge trains if motor coaches would add buses on San Francisco streets was adopted.
    28 May 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 323 ↗
  • Resolution opposing use of Bay Bridge funds dedicated to the southern crossing for other purposes was adopted.
    1 Jun 1956passedJournal 1956, p. 323 ↗
  • Supervisor Halley asked the Public Utilities Commission to study city streetcars on the Bay Bridge; sent to Streets Committee.
    13 May 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 293 ↗
  • A resolution declaring the city's position on a state bill for the Southern Crossing and Bay Bridge rails was adopted as amended.
    23 May 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 351 ↗
  • Board considered a resolution reaffirming its position on state bill AB 3370 and keeping Bay Bridge rails; consideration was postponed.
    23 May 1957outcome not readJournal 1957, p. 350 ↗
  • A proposed resolution opposing abandonment of Bay Bridge rail service was referred to the County, State and National Affairs Committee.
    16 Dec 1957referredJournal 1957, p. 841 ↗
  • Resolution urging the State to defer removing Bay Bridge rails until rapid transit plans are submitted.
    23 Dec 1957passedJournal 1957, p. 850 ↗
  • The Clerk was directed to ask the Police Department to watch traffic near the Bay Bridge Terminal from [name withheld] buses.
    21 Apr 1958passedJournal 1958, p. 239 ↗
  • City backed state bill using Bay Bridge tolls for other crossings
    15 May 1961passedJournal 1961, p. 255 ↗
  • Supervisor Ferdon's motion postponed consideration of a state bill on Bay Bridge revenues so an amendment could be drafted.
    15 May 1961continuedJournal 1961, p. 253 ↗
  • State bill on bridge toll money put off for later.
    15 May 1961pendingJournal 1961, p. 253 ↗
  • An adoption vote with no subject on this page
    6 May 1963passedJournal 1963, p. 203 ↗
  • The westerly crosswalk at Fremont Street across the Bay Bridge off-ramp was eliminated by ordinance.
    13 May 1963passedJournal 1963, p. 213 ↗
  • Supervisor Blake's resolution urging a southern Bay crossing ending at [name withheld] was referred to the Transportation Committee.
    28 Sep 1964referredJournal 1964, p. 711 ↗
  • Supervisor Blake's proposal urging a southern Bay crossing from [name withheld] was put over to the end of the meeting.
    28 Sep 1964pendingJournal 1964 ↗
  • A resolution urging a bay crossing from [name withheld] to southern Alameda County was tabled, shelving the proposal.
    1 Feb 1965tabledJournal 1965, p. 51 ↗
  • Supervisors urged a southern Bay bridge from India Basin
    1 Feb 1965passedJournal 1965, p. 51 ↗
  • Board adopted Transportation Committee recommendations urging enactment of several pending state bills, including scenic easements and Bay Bridge rates.
    14 Jun 1965passedJournal 1965, p. 344 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution favoring state bill SB 775, raising Bay Bridge tolls to fund Bay Area rapid transit.
    17 Jul 1967passedJournal 1967, p. 600 ↗
  • Board adopted a resolution authorizing a quitclaim deed to the State of vacated portions of First, Rincon, and Sterling Streets for the Bay Bridge.
    3 Jun 1968passedJournal 1968, p. 478 ↗
  • Lawsuit settlement with Bay Bridge Garage awaits final vote
    30 Sep 1968pendingJournal 1968, p. 781 ↗
  • Board of Supervisors passed settlement of city lawsuit against Bay Bridge Garage and [name withheld] for $3,583.33.
    7 Oct 1968passedJournal 1968 ↗
  • Board urges support for bridge tolls or vehicle taxes to fund BART; sent to State and National Affairs Committee.
    10 Feb 1969referredJournal 1969, p. 131 ↗
  • Proposed zoning map changes and special height and use districts covering an area from Fort Mason to the Bay Bridge passed for second reading.
    6 Apr 1970passed first readingJournal 1970, p. 257 ↗
  • Waterfront height limit of 175 feet proposed for the ballot
    14 Sep 1970referredJournal 1970, p. 770 ↗
  • Embarcadero height limits near the Bay Bridge [name withheld] again
    16 Nov 1970passedJournal 1970, p. 910 ↗
  • Height limits along The Embarcadero near the Bay Bridge put off
    16 Nov 1970passedJournal 1970, p. 907 ↗
  • Call to delay a new East Bay bridge sent to committee.
    7 Dec 1970pendingJournal 1970, p. 962 ↗
  • Board opposes proposed Southern Bay bridge, as amended
    1 Feb 1971passedJournal 1971, p. 64 ↗
  • Waterfront rezoning near the Bay Bridge wins first approval
    16 Feb 1971passed first readingJournal 1971, p. 98 ↗
  • Zoning map change for waterfront land along The Embarcadero between Howard Street and the Bay Bridge continues onto the next page.
    16 Feb 1971outcome not readJournal 1971, p. 98 ↗
  • Proposed: city opposes state bill diverting Bay Bridge money.
    28 Jun 1976outcome not readJournal 1976, p. 680 ↗
  • Billboard request now covers only the northern waterfront up to Bay Bridge
    7 Feb 1977passedJournal 1977, p. 119 ↗
  • Resolution against northern billboards between Fisherman's Wharf and the Bay Bridge was adopted as amended, 6 to 4.
    7 Feb 1977passedJournal 1977, p. 120 ↗
  • Hearing requested on concurring with temporary closure of two lower-deck lanes of the Bay Bridge on a Sunday in October; outcome continues.
    28 Aug 1978outcome not readJournal 1978, p. 1068 ↗
  • Support proposed for a Bay Bridge run aiding a music school.
    23 Oct 1978outcome not readJournal 1978, p. 1313 ↗
  • Bay Bridge run to raise money for music school; not yet decided.
    4 Jun 1979pendingJournal 1979, p. 670 ↗
  • City backs Bay Bridge run raising money for music school.
    16 Jul 1979passedJournal 1979, p. 867 ↗
  • City urges state to allow Bay Bridge closures for hike-bike events.
    25 Feb 1980passedJournal 1980, p. 212 ↗
  • Supervisor Nelder's proposed legislation to stop towed Bay Bridge cars being parked illegally on city streets was referred to committee.
    8 Sep 1981referredJournal 1981 ↗
  • Bay Bridge lane closing for a charity run sent to committee
    30 Apr 1984referredJournal 1984 ↗
  • Downtown streets closed for the start of a Bay Bridge footrace
    29 May 1984passedJournal 1984 ↗
  • Closure of two Bay Bridge upper-deck lanes on June 10, 1984 for a Mental Health Association fundraising run was supported.
    29 May 1984passedJournal 1984 ↗
  • A request to consider city support for the Bay Bridge Run for Mental Health was referred to Transportation and Traffic Committee.
    8 Apr 1985referredJournal 1985 ↗
  • Folsom Street to close for the Bay Bridge Run staging
    28 May 1985passedJournal 1985 ↗
  • Resolution supporting closing two Bay Bridge upper-deck lanes for a Mental Health Association fund-raising run; vote not shown.
    28 May 1985outcome not readJournal 1985 ↗
  • Folsom Street closing for the Bay Bridge Run sent to committee
    28 May 1985referredJournal 1985 ↗
  • Rincon Hill to be rezoned for housing near the Bay Bridge
    23 Sep 1985continuedJournal 1985, p. 1257 ↗
  • Proposed rezoning of land bounded by the Bay Bridge, Essex, Folsom and Steuart Streets was continued to November 4, 1985.
    21 Oct 1985continuedJournal 1985 ↗
  • Proposed change to height and bulk limits for land bounded by the Bay Bridge, Essex, Folsom and Steuart Streets was continued to November 4, 1985.
    21 Oct 1985continuedJournal 1985 ↗
  • Board rescinded its second-reading vote and amended the Rincon Hill special use district planning code ordinance, shortening its title.
    5 Nov 1985amendedJournal 1985, p. 1380 ↗
  • Rincon Hill Special Use District ordinance passed as final, setting rules for uses, height, bulk, parking and open space.
  • Two upper-deck lanes of the Bay Bridge closed June 1, 1986 for a Mental Health Association fundraising run.
    27 Jan 1986passedJournal 1986, p. 76 ↗
  • The Embarcadero to close for the Bay Bridge Run staging
    27 Jan 1986passedJournal 1986, p. 76 ↗
  • Molinari urged the Chief Administrative Officer to fund $50,000 for permanent Bay Bridge lighting; referred to committee.
    10 Nov 1986referredJournal 1986 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution urging $50,000 from the Hotel Room Tax Fund for permanent Bay Bridge lighting.
    8 Dec 1986passedJournal 1986 ↗
  • Temporary street closures for a bike ride approved.
    9 Mar 1987passedJournal 1987 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution supporting Regional Measure 1, a uniform $1 toll on seven state Bay bridges, on the November 1988 ballot.
    24 Oct 1988passedJournal 1988, p. 1314 ↗
  • Adopted resolution urging the Mayor to oppose Caltrans' widening of I-80 Eastshore Freeway between the Bay Bridge and Carquinez Bridge.
    26 Jun 1989passedJournal 1989 ↗
  • Resolution supporting state bill SB 2100 would let the Metropolitan Transportation Commission set Bay Bridge tolls.
    9 Apr 1990outcome not readJournal 1990, p. 379 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution backing state bill SB 2100, which would let regional transport authorities add a Bay Bridge toll surcharge.
    2 May 1990passedJournal 1990, p. 459 ↗
  • Supervisor Hallinan requested a hearing on plans to repair or replace the Bay Bridge Terminal Connector; referred to committee.
    9 Oct 1990referredJournal 1990 ↗
  • Supervisor Britt's request to consider endorsing higher Bay Bridge tolls for regional transit was referred to the Economic and Social Policy Committee.
    8 Apr 1991referredJournal 1991 ↗
  • The Board adopted as amended a resolution supporting state bill SB 210 on raising Bay Bridge and other bridge tolls for transit.
    6 May 1991passedJournal 1991 ↗
  • Closing three Bay Bridge lanes for the Lifespan run endorsed
    16 Sep 1991referredJournal 1991 ↗
  • Board endorses Lifespan's running event and asks the state to close three Bay Bridge lanes.
    23 Sep 1991passedJournal 1991 ↗
  • Resolution urges the Governor to allow closing the Bay Bridge for the Lifespan charity run.
    30 Mar 1992outcome not readJournal 1992 ↗
  • Resolution supporting closing the Bay Bridge for the Lifespan running event is referred to the Board for adoption March 8.
    1 Mar 1993referredJournal 1993 ↗
  • Board adopted as amended a resolution supporting closing the Bay Bridge for Lifespan, a charity run and walk.
    8 Mar 1993passedJournal 1993 ↗
  • Resolution endorsing the Lifespan Bay Bridge 10K race was sent to the Board for adoption without committee.
    21 Aug 1995referredJournal 1995 ↗
  • The Board adopted a resolution endorsing the Lifespan Bay Bridge 10K Race and proclaiming September 24, 1995 [name withheld].
    28 Aug 1995passedJournal 1995 ↗
  • Hearing on the design and financing of the eastern Bay Bridge sent to the Economic Development Committee.
    18 Feb 1997referredJournal 1997 ↗
  • Board urged MTC and CalTrans to include a Bay Bridge bike path in the reconstruction design.
    21 Apr 1997passedJournal 1997 ↗
  • Hearing requested on proposals for the Bay Bridge alignment; received and assigned to committee.
    1998referredJournal 1998 ↗
  • Hearing on retrofitting the western Bay Bridge approach was referred to Economic Development, Transportation and Technology Committee.
    5 Jan 1998referredJournal 1998 ↗
  • Supervisor Yaki's hearing on retrofitting the western Bay Bridge approach was held and continued to the Call of the Chair.
    3 Mar 1998continuedBoard minutes 1999 ↗
  • Caltrans urged to put passenger rail on a rebuilt Bay Bridge
    21 Dec 1998referredJournal 1998 ↗
  • Resolution urges City, MTC and Caltrans to keep passenger rail in the Bay Bridge redesign; adopted.
  • Resolution urging regional transit commission to reject a BART financing plan that diverts Bay Bridge tolls from Muni was referred to committee.
  • Resolution urging the Metropolitan Transportation Commission not to approve financing for the Bay Area Rapid Transit extension that diverts Bay Bridge toll revenue from Muni.
  • Resolution urging the Metropolitan Transportation Commission not to approve BART financing that diverts Bay Bridge toll revenue from Muni was continued to March 8.
    22 Feb 1999continuedJournal 1999, p. 187 ↗
  • Hearing on planning and mitigation for the Bay Bridge West Span and Bayshore Freeway projects was assigned to the Transportation and Land Use Committee.
    1 Jun 1999referredJournal 1999, p. 697 ↗
  • Supervisor Becerril requested a hearing on the Bay Bridge western approach retrofit's traffic and parking impacts; referred to committee.
  • Supervisor Becerril asked for a hearing on traffic and parking impacts of the Bay Bridge western approach retrofit; referred to committee.
  • A hearing was requested on the city's coordination with Caltrans over the western Bay Bridge seismic retrofit and traffic mitigation.
    5 Mar 2001referredBoard minutes 2001 ↗
  • Hearing requested on city coordination with Caltrans over the western span seismic retrofit of the Bay Bridge.
  • Supervisor Newsom's hearing request on parking loss from Bay Bridge retrofit work was referred to the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee.
  • Newsom requested a hearing on parking lost to Bay Bridge approach retrofit work; referred to the Housing, Transportation and Land Use Committee.
  • Proposed purchase of a permanent easement at Main and Bryant Streets for $650,000 for the Bay Bridge Pump Station, referred to Finance Committee.
  • Board urges the state or Bay Area counties to set congestion pricing on the Bay Bridge; sent to Transportation and Commerce Committee.
  • Resolution urging the state Legislature to create a congestion pricing program for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was sent to committee.
  • Hearing on congestion pricing tolls for the Bay Bridge was received and assigned to the Rules and Audits Committee.
  • Supervisor Sandoval's proposed hearing on Bay Bridge congestion pricing tolls was assigned to the Rules and Audits Committee.
  • Board adopted a resolution urging state or regional legislation to create congestion pricing for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
  • Bridge congestion-pricing vote for November ballot turned down.
  • Board refused to put a congestion pricing policy for Bay Bridge tolls to voters on the November 5, 2002 ballot.
  • City urges state to add congestion charges on Bay Bridge.
  • Board urged Caltrans and state legislators to name the new Bay Bridge additions in honor of Emperor Norton I.
  • Resolution urging Caltrans to name new Bay Bridge additions after Emperor Norton was continued to December 14, 2004.
  • Hearing requested on safety and emergency procedures for the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, sent to committee.
  • Closed-session hearing on security breaches at the Port, Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge sent to Police Department for comment.
  • Hearing requested on safety and emergency procedures for the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, sent to committee.
  • Closed hearing on port and bridge security breaches sent to committee.
    15 Mar 2005pendingBoard minutes 2005 ↗
  • Request for Bay Bridge bike path money goes to next meeting.
    15 Mar 2005pendingBoard minutes 2005 ↗
  • City urges state to fund a Bay Bridge bike and walk path.
    22 Mar 2005passedBoard minutes 2005 ↗
  • Resolution urges the state to fund the Bay Bridge West Span bicycle and pedestrian pathway in any infrastructure bond.
  • Resolution proposed urging the State Legislature to fund the Bay Bridge West Span bicycle and pedestrian pathway; referred for adoption.
    7 Feb 2006referredBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Supervisor Daly's resolution urging state bond funding for the Bay Bridge bicycle pathway was referred for adoption.
    7 Feb 2006referredBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Adopted a resolution urging the state to fund the Bay Bridge west span bicycle and pedestrian pathway in any infrastructure bond.
  • City asks state to fund Bay Bridge bike and walking path.
    13 Nov 2006passedBoard minutes 2006 ↗
  • Agreement splitting upkeep of 101/280 interchange sent to committee.
  • Deal proposed with the state for Beale Street anchorage security
  • Support proposed for Bay Bridge light art display, 2012 to 2014.
  • City backs Bay Bridge light art display through 2014.
  • City backs state solar bill for low-income neighbourhoods linked by the name only, not checked
  • New Bay Bridge ramps to Yerba Buena Island opened in 2016
    1 Aug 2013outcome not readsfcta.org ↗
  • Bay Bridge western span to be named for Willie Brown
    10 Sep 2013outcome not readBoard minutes 2013, p. 575 ↗
  • No decision; speaker opposed renaming Bay Bridge; others backed City College.
    3 Jun 2014outcome not readBoard minutes 2014, p. 90 ↗
  • Speakers on City College; one opposed renaming Bay Bridge. No vote shown.
    3 Jun 2014outcome not readBoard minutes 2014, p. 8 ↗
  • City access to Bay Bridge fiber-optic cables sent to committee
    19 Jul 2016outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Two Bay Bridge fiber-optic agreements with Pacific Bell proposed
    2 Aug 2016outcome not readBoard minutes (PDF) ↗
  • Bay Bridge fiber-optic access deals with Pacific Bell approved
    2 Aug 2016passedBoard minutes (PDF) ↗