Mare Island Causeway Project

It’s time to stop the wear
And tear on the bridge by those trying to save time when 37 is backed up. It’s also unfair that MI residents pay for the bridge more than other residents. Please continue to enhance pedestrian
And bike friendly features of the bridge.

1) People regularly drive 25 over the speed limit. Speeding needs to be enforced.
2)Add signage and barriers to block right turns for westbound traffic. Close the Right turn lane from the bridge. If drivers can't turn right from west bound lanes they will be forced to turn around on the Island to enter 37, deturing them from using the bridge to bypass 37 wilson entrance.
3) close N gate bypass road under 37 Mi overpass. Drivers use it to cut the cui when traffic is backed up and it serves no purpose.

4) End the unfair tax burden on MI residents.

On a daily basis I see hundreds of cars coming to Mare Island and passing thru this bridge in the morning and immediately will make a right turn on Railroad Ave. and then proceed to Hwy 37. They do this as a shortcut instead of going thru Wilson St. (outside of Mare Island). The intent is to go to Hwy 37 westbound and cut through the Hwy 37 bridge traffic. If for some reason expenses to this bridge are to be allocated to the citizens of Vallejo, it is to be absorbed by EVERY homeowner of Vallejo and not just homeowners of Mare Island. As it stands right now, Mare Island homeowners are taking the brunt of the bridge expenses. Mare Island homeowners are being taxed differently versus the other Vallejo homeowners. It should be the same to be fair.

It is ridiculous that the residents of Mare Island have to provide funding for this project. The majority of traffic over the bridge consists of those shortcutting to/from 37. The residents of Mare Island also pay for the maintenance and operations of bridge openings, be that for commercial or pleasure craft. Those who use the bridge, either for traffic or openings, should be required to pay. I could care less about the color, something low maintenance would be nice since my tax dollars are used for the expense. Skip the old logos and other bits that no one cares about anymore, it makes no sense.

Mare Island home owners pay a lot of additional property taxes ($4000+ each) for the bridge and most of the people who use the bridge do not live on the island. This is an unfair tax and tax burden. We have asked for tax relief for many many years and our pleas are always ignored. The bridge belongs to the City of Vallejo, not the residents on Mare Island. Put a bridge toll for non residents and/or remove the sole burden of paying for the bridge from the backs of Mare Island residents.

Safety is vital:

1. Have appropriate signage for directing Bicyclists/Pedestrians crossing the bridge...it is extremely unsafe when these groups are on the roadway, rather than the sidewalk.

2. Install better signs indicating speed to cross the bridge

3. Install a "NO PASSING" sign

4. Install a sign indicating Rail Ties/Slippery Surface or whatever you need to do for drivers not familiar with driving on the bridge.

I too am a resident of Mare Island. Please staff Mare Island with appropriate fire/police protection during this project. And moving forward, if there is a way to limit unnecessary traffic using Mare Island as a shortcut...that would be fabulous.

It just doesn't seem right that the residents of Mare Island are paying 100% of the bridge costs when they use it far less than non-residents. I feel that a toll system for the bridge for non-residents be a part of the planned improvements. You can set up the cameras like they do for the other bigger bridges in the bay area and then collect the tolls thru that system.

It is time to transfer financial responsibility for this bridge away from the residents of Mare Island! Why is Caltrans or Solano County not covering this bridge? The residents of Mare Island should not be paying for it, as we are a small, small percentage of the traffic over the bridge. If we have to pay for the bridge, we need to put a toll for all non-Mare Island residents. The City of Vallejo must address this issue!!

I am a Mare Island resident and not a happy camper that we don't have fire or police permanent presence on the island given what we pay for thenm through the CFD. I am concerned about the ability of VPD and VFD to access the island during one lane operation given that traffic will probably be backed up. What are their premises to assure prompt emergency response during this period?

Bridge needs improved lighting

Please paint the bridge white or a different color as the existing light blue is very tacky. White will not fade over time. Blue paint fades and looks terrible over time.

Will the CFD's and financial burden of the Island be reconsidered? This should be federally funded as it is a federal water way.