Golden Gate Bridge toll could skyrocket

Golden Gate Bridge drivers could find themselves paying a $7 or higher toll if they cross the span during peak periods, under a plan released by the bridge district Thursday.

Bridge district officials presented two options: one would increase the cash toll by $1 and the FasTrak toll by 50 cents, the other would see each go up $1.

The extra toll would be charged between 7 and 9 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. on weekdays and between 3 and 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays under the plan unveiled Thursday at the district's Finance-Auditing Committee meeting. The full board will take up the matter Friday.