Re: 80 protesters cited after Bay Bridge shut down Thursday

On 10 Nov 2023, Jeb Purdy <[email protected]> posted some
news:[email protected]: 

> Should have thrown them off the bridge to go get their keys and charge
> them with polluting the environment. 

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — All westbound lanes across the full span of the
Bay Bridge have reopened after protesters shut down Interstate 80
traffic heading to San Francisco during the Thursday morning commute.
The protesters stopped their cars on the bridge, east of Treasure
Island, and threw their keys into the Bay before chaining themselves
together and to the bridge, according to California Highway Patrol. 

Bay Bridge protest: Dramatic photos capture hours long shutdown
Around 80 protesters on the bridge were cited and released in a joint
effort by CHP, the San Francisco Police Department and the San Francisco
Sheriff’s Office, according to SFSO. Approximately 250 officers
responded to the scene, CHP said. 

During a news conference, the CHP said 15 vehicles were towed from the
bridge as of 9:45 a.m., and the CHP estimated another 5 to 15 more
vehicles would be towed. 

Why was Bay Bridge blocked? APEC protests explained
Protest organizers called for an immediate ceasefire and to end U.S.
military aid to Israel, according to a press release. 

The westbound direction was closed for nearly four hours.

Caltrans encouraged motorists to use I-580, I-880, and Highway 92 as
alternate routes. Transbay bus lines were diverted to the West Oakland
BART station for riders to continue into San Francisco via train,
according to AC Transit. 

https://www.kron4.com/news/apec-sf-2023/bay-bridge-protest-blocks-all-wes
tbound-traffic/