**We, the undersigned, request the removal of the bicycle lane

on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for the following reasons:**

1. **Traffic Congestion**: The implementation of the bike lane has

significantly reduced the number of lanes available for vehicular traffic, exacerbating congestion during peak hours.

This impacts thousands of daily commuters, increasing travel time and fuel consumption.

2. **Underutilization**: Observational data and traffic studies

indicate that the bike lane is underutilized compared to the volume of vehicular traffic. The space could be more effectively

used to alleviate traffic congestion.

3. **Economic Impact**: The increased traffic congestion has a

direct negative impact on local businesses, employees, and

residents who rely on the bridge for daily commutes. Longer

travel times result in lost productivity and higher operational costs.

4. **Safety Concerns**: The bike lane's presence on a

high-speed, high-traffic bridge poses significant safety risks for

both cyclists and motorists. The narrow separation between

lanes increases the likelihood of accidents.

5. **Environmental Impact**: Increased traffic congestion leads

to higher emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants,

contributing to environmental degradation. Removing the bike

lane could help improve traffic flow and reduce emissions.

**We propose the following solutions:**

- Removal of the bicycle lane to restore the full capacity forvehicular traffic on the bridge.

- Exploration of alternative, safer routes for cyclists that do not

compromise the efficiency of the bridge for vehicular traffic.

- Implementation of additional safety measures and traffic

management strategies to enhance the flow and reduce

congestion.

**By signing this petition, we urge the responsible authorities to

take immediate action to remove the bicycle lane and address

the pressing issues faced by the daily users of the Richmond-San

Rafael Bridge.**