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Golden Gate Bridge Raises Tolls as Collections Reach Record Levels

A five-year tiered program adds 50 cents a year to pay for rising maintenance costs, transit subsidies, and a billion-dollar seismic retrofit.

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An aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge on May 20, 2026, in San Francisco.
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Overview

  • The district increased crossing rates again so FasTrak users now pay $10.25, invoiced drivers pay $11.25, and License Plate Account users pay $10.50 per crossing.
  • Toll receipts topped $161 million last year and the district expects to exceed that record as fiscal year 2026 closes.
  • The current five-year plan, launched in 2024, raises tolls by $0.50 annually through 2028 to help close a reported $220 million budget shortfall.
  • The bridge is largely self-funded by tolls, with about one-third of revenue used to subsidize ferry and bus service rather than coming from dedicated local or state taxes.
  • Vehicle volumes remain about 15% below pre-pandemic levels, so higher tolls increase costs for regular commuters and could change travel choices or future revenue trends.