AASHTO Delegates will have the opportunity to view the construction of the east span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Upon completion in 2013, this self-anchored span will be the largest in the world and the biggest construction project ever undertaken by the California Department of Transportation.
Delegates will also be treated to a tour of the Autodesk office in San Francisco. A catered lunch will be available.
Participation is extremely limited. There will be two tours offered on October 21 ONLY; one starting at 8:30 AM and, when that tour fills up, the other at 9:00 AM. Each tour will end around 4 PM, with the delegates being picked up and returned to their San Francisco hotel. Each tour is limited to 25 persons.
For more information and to learn more about the project, visit:
To register, please contact Bob Pavlik via e-mail or phone at 805.549.3621.
The following information is critical for anyone considering taking this tour:
1. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Safety Projects presentation will occur at the Public Information Office in West Oakland. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Please allow 2 hours for the presentation and boat tour.
2. Due to boat capacity, the boat tour is limited to a maximum of 25 people. After the presentation is finished we will walk a short distance to the boat launch.
3. All tour participants will be required to sign Hold Harmless Agreements. Refusal to sign will bar the individual from the tour.
4. Each tour participant must wear the following required items on the day of the tour:
a. Long pants
b. Hiking boots or work/construction boots
ABSOLUTELY NO ATHLETIC SHOES OR STREET SHOES ALLOWED
5. We will provide high-visibility safety and/or floatation vests, safety glasses, and hardhats.
6. The weather in the East Bay can be windy and cold, so please be sure to wear appropriate outerwear.
7. In the case of rain or high winds, the tour may be canceled.
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