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New Benicia-Martinez Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Congressman George Miller

Hundreds of dignitaries and members of the public gathered in Martinez and Benicia on Saturday, August 25, 2007 to celebrate the completion of the second span of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge — and its dedication in honor of Congressman George Miller (D-Martinez).

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Rep. George Miller makes the first crossing in a vintage car (Photo: Bill Hall)

Rep. George Miller (Photo: Bill Hall)

Rep. George Miller (Photo: Noah Berger)

State Senator Tom Torlakson (Photo: Noah Berger)

MTC/BATA Chair Bill Dodd (left), Rep. George Miller (center) and MTC Executive Director Steve Heminger show off the plaque dedicating the Congressman George Miller Bridge (Photo: Noah Berger)

Caltrans Director Will Kempton (left), Rep. George Miller (center) and Caltrans District 4 Director and MTC Commissioner Bijan Sartipi (Photo: Bill Hall)

(Photo: Noah Berger)

The first convoy of cars inaugurates the new span (Photo: Noah Berger)

  

The striking, futuristic toll plaza is as high-tech as it looks, allowing FasTrak® users to cruise through at highway speeds thanks to the first use of open-road tolling technology in the Bay Area. (Photos ©2007 Barrie Rokeach)