Events tagged with "pedestrian access"

Historical Events tagged with "pedestrian access"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Golden Gate Bridge Opens to Pedestrians

May 27th, 1937 87 years ago

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrian traffic, connecting San Francisco to Marin County. Thousands of people walked across the bridge, marking a historic moment in engineering and transportation. This seven-month celebration allowed pedestrians to experience the bridge before the full vehicular opening. The bridge spans approximately 1.7 miles and is an iconic symbol of San Francisco.