Richmond Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda proposes constructing a new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to address increasing commuter traffic and community needs. The existing bridge, opened in 1956, no longer meets the demands of current users, with traffic nearly tripling since its initial projections. Zepeda estimates the cost of a new bridge at $1 billion and aims to secure funding with support from U.S. Rep. John Garamendi. The Vice Mayor emphasizes collaboration over conflict to achieve optimal infrastructure that serves the growing population of the North and East Bay.
What we need is a bridge that fits the community's needs. Rather than fight over access, let’s focus on building a new bridge that accommodates everyone.
Councilmember Zepeda has been lobbying for more than a year to get support for a replacement study, understanding that the needs of the community have evolved.
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