Patty's "All Things Real Estate" Blog.

Bay Area bridge tolls are increasing today.  For most of the Bay Area bridges there is a $1 increase.  The exception to this rule is the Bay Bridge which has its own toll schedule.  Here are the changes:

Antioch, Dumbarton (Hwy84), Richmond-San Rafael, Hayward-San Mateo (Hwy 92), Carquinez, and Benecia bridge tolls are $5.00 at all times effective today.

The Bay Bridge will be $6.00 during the hours of 5am-10am & 3pm-7pm.  All other times on weekdays will remain at $4.00.  On weekends the toll will be $5.00 at all times of the day.

The most significant change is there is no more free carpooling across the bridge.  Tolls for anyone using the diamond/car pool lane on all bridges will be $2.50 and requires the use of a Fastrack Transponder.