Possible New Route for Bay Bridge
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The Associated Press
Published: Tue, July 08, 2008 - 6:16 pm
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 6:18 pm
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 6:18 pm
barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge would alter the view and cost as
much as $50 million.
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
commissioned the environmental report published Tuesday after
mental health advocates said more needs to be done to prevent
people from jumping.
Two dozen people commit suicide on the famous span each year on
average. Currently the only safety barrier is a 4-foot-high
handrail.
The report presents five design options for a barrier costing
$25 million to $50 million.
Two options would extend the existing rail. Two would replace
the railing. One would install hanging nets to catch jumpers.
The bridge district's board plans to vote on the proposals later
this year.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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I say the hanging nets, that way they can apprehend the jumpers, charge them with attempted murder and make some money off of them to pay off the cost of the upgrades!