The party is set for the long-awaited opening of the rebuilt Bay Bridge, but you might have to pay to cross the new eastern span. As way to celebrate completion of the $6 billion project, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, which manages the span, had recommended spending $5.6 million in toll funds to allow at least 150,000 people to walk over the bridge for free during the Labor Day weekend. The money would pay for transportation, security and sanitary details. Read More