No State Execution by COVID-19!

May 8, 2020 at 8:06 am.

Posted by LaborSolidarityCommittee

Categories: Calendar Add to Calendar When: May 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Meet: Larkspur Ferry Terminal Parking Lot, Event at West Gate of San Quentin
Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Larkspur Contact: 510-501-7080 Email Protest

No State Execution by COVID-19!
Join the Car Caravan to San Quentin – May 9th
The Labor Action Committee To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal is calling for a car caravan/protest and rally at San Quentin Prison on Saturday May 9th. We demand that Governor Newsom act to prevent prisoners from being infected by this deadly pandemic. Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions which are pervasive in San Quentin and prisons across the country! In the Marion, Ohio prison fully 80% of prisoners have tested positive! Packing inmates like sardines in San Quentin Prison cells will infect many and some will die. Confined spaces like prisons, ICE jails and cruise ships act as incubators of the deadly COVID-19 virus.

Innocent death-row prisoners in San Quentin such as Kevin Cooper, who was blatantly framed by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department for a crime he did not commit
(https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/opinion/sunday/kevin-cooper-jerry-brown-dna.html) could be sentenced to death by insufficient action on this virus! Cooper currently awaits an overdue order from Governor Gavin Newsom to pursue an investigation of his innocence. Newsom has declared his opposition to the death penalty, but Cooper and many other prisoners, due to his inaction could die. We demand the immediate release of the elderly, sick or immune-compromised prisoners, and all those who are close to parole.

Our protest will be held by the West Gate to San Quentin Prison located on Sir Francis Drake Blvd in Larkspur, Marin County. Cars will assemble at 10 AM on May 9th at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal parking lot, which is a 3 minute drive from the prison’s West Gate. The car caravan will depart at 11 AM. There will be a lead car to follow and instructions on the route to follow at the 10 AM meet-up at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal parking lot.

There will be a rally/press conference held near the prison’s West Gate by a maximum of 10 people. Drivers will remain in their car at all times unless they’re participating in the rally on a rotating basis.

Guidelines for This United Front Protest
We will exercise our First Amendment rights to protest horrid prison conditions. Our unifying demand is “No State Executions by COVID-19”. All organizations and individuals who agree with this central message are invited to join us in the action and display their own slogans.

All participants must adhere to the CDC guidelines for this demonstration, using physical distancing. Bring masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and water.
1. One person per car with ID, except for another person from the same household.
2. Participants at the rally will be limited 10 people standing six feet apart. Masks and gloves will be required at the rally site.
3. The caravan route will be presented at the 10 AM meet-up in the Larkspur Ferry Terminal parking lot. The lead car will be carrying a red flag.
4. People should tape their slogans to their cars which we will provide. While driving make noise by honking to let people know why we’re protesting!

Any Questions?
Contact Jack 510-501-7080 or Sasha (240) 274-2345
Who We Are:
The Labor Action Committee To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal (LAC) http://www.laboractionmumia.org/ has been working to free framed up political prisoner and former Black Panther Mumia since 1999. The LAC was instrumental in the international campaign to get Mumia and seven thousand other Pennsylvania prisoners the life-saving drug Harvoni for Hepatitis C. We initiated this action. Other participating organizations include: the Party of Socialism and Liberation, Love Not Blood Foundation, Oscar Grant Committee, Freedom Socialist Party, and Codepink, …

Email the Labor Action Committee To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal cskinder44@gmail.com

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of February 2nd are as follows: 

DAYTIME

• None

NIGHTTIME

• Monday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closure in the westbound direction of I-580 from the Toll Plaza over the RSR Bridge to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. One lane will remain open at all times.
• Monday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Closure of the westbound I-580 off-ramp to Main Street (San Quentin off-ramp). Please see Detour Map 1. NOTE: This may affect the GGTD Route 40 Bus. Please see http://goldengatetransit.org/schedules/updates/ for up-to-date information about the bus schedule.

SPECIAL NOTICE: The RSR Bridge Bike / Pedestrian Path will be closed Monday, February 3rd – Friday, February 7th from 8PM – 5AM each night.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel.

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

About the RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project

Over the last 50 years, the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge has efficiently and effectively served Bay Area travelers while seeing a steady increase in daily vehicle use in recent years. From 2009 to 2014, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) across the bridge climbed from 70,000 to 80,000 representing a 14.3 percent increase. The RSR Bridge Access Improvements will ease congestion by increasing vehicle capacity on the Bridge and providing a new route for non-motorized travelers.

The RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project is made possible by a partnership between BATA, Caltrans, the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of January 26th are as follows: 

DAYTIME

• None

NIGHTTIME

• Monday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closure in the westbound direction of I-580 from the Toll Plaza over the RSR Bridge to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. One lane will remain open at all times.

SPECIAL NOTICE: the RSR Bridge Bike / Pedestrian Path will be closed Monday, January 27th – Thursday, January 31st from 9AM – 2PM each day. If the weather is unfavorable for maintenance work, closures will be canceled and rescheduled. Weather-related postponement will be decided on a daily basis and posted on message signs on the Bridge.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel.

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

About the RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project

Over the last 50 years, the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge has efficiently and effectively served Bay Area travelers while seeing a steady increase in daily vehicle use in recent years. From 2009 to 2014, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) across the bridge climbed from 70,000 to 80,000 representing a 14.3 percent increase. The RSR Bridge Access Improvements will ease congestion by increasing vehicle capacity on the Bridge and providing a new route for non-motorized travelers.

The RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project is made possible by a partnership between BATA, Caltrans, the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of January 19th are as follows: 

DAYTIME

• None

NIGHTTIME

• Thursday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closure in the westbound direction of I-580 from the Toll Plaza over the RSR Bridge to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. One lane will remain open at all times.

SPECIAL NOTICE: the RSR Bridge Bicycle Pedestrian Trail will be closed Tuesday January 21^st at 10PM – Wednesday January 22^nd at 5AM.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel.

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

About the RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project

Over the last 50 years, the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge has efficiently and effectively served Bay Area travelers while seeing a steady increase in daily vehicle use in recent years. From 2009 to 2014, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) across the bridge climbed from 70,000 to 80,000 representing a 14.3 percent increase. The RSR Bridge Access Improvements will ease congestion by increasing vehicle capacity on the Bridge and providing a new route for non-motorized travelers.

The RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project is made possible by a partnership between BATA, Caltrans, the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of January 12th are as follows:

DAYTIME

• Monday (AM) – Thursday (PM): 6AM – 2:30PM – Reversing Traffic control on Francisco Blvd East between Main Street and Grange Avenue in San Rafael. One lane of traffic will be open at all times.

NIGHTTIME

• Monday (PM) – Friday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closure in the westbound direction of I-580 from the Toll Plaza over the RSR Bridge to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. One lane will remain open at all times.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel.

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

About the RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project

Over the last 50 years, the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge has efficiently and effectively served Bay Area travelers while seeing a steady increase in daily vehicle use in recent years. From 2009 to 2014, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) across the bridge climbed from 70,000 to 80,000 representing a 14.3 percent increase. The RSR Bridge Access Improvements will ease congestion by increasing vehicle capacity on the Bridge and providing a new route for non-motorized travelers.

The RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project is made possible by a partnership between BATA, Caltrans, the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of December 8th are as follows:

DAYTIME

• Monday (AM) – Friday (PM): 5AM-2PM – Shoulder closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 on the RSR Bridge.

NIGHTTIME

• Monday(PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM-5AM in Marin – Lane closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard over the RSR Bridge. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
• Monday(PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM-5AM in Richmond – Lane closures in the westbound direction of I-580 from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard over the RSR Bridge. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
• Monday(PM) – Saturday (AM): 7PM-5AM in Richmond – Closure of the eastbound I-580 on-ramp from Marine Street and Castro Street. Please see Detour Map 1.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR PEDESTRIANS/CYCLISTS: BATA will be closing the RSR Bridge bicycle/pedestrian path from 8 PM to 5 AM each night next week, Monday – Friday, due to construction activities.

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of December 1st are as follows:

NIGHTTIME

• Tuesday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard over the RSR Bridge. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
• Tuesday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Richmond – Lane closures in the westbound direction of I-580 from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard over the RSR Bridge. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel.

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

About the RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project

Over the last 50 years, the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge has efficiently and effectively served Bay Area travelers while seeing a steady increase in daily vehicle use in recent years. From 2009 to 2014, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) across the bridge climbed from 70,000 to 80,000 representing a 14.3 percent increase. The RSR Bridge Access Improvements will ease congestion by increasing vehicle capacity on the Bridge and providing a new route for non-motorized travelers.

The RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project is made possible by a partnership between BATA, Caltrans, the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of November 24th are as follows:

NIGHTTIME

• Monday (PM) – Tuesday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard over the RSR Bridge. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel.

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project.

Construction updates for the week of November 17th are as follows:

DAYTIME

• Monday (AM) – Friday (PM): 6AM – 2:30PM – Reversing traffic control on Francisco Blvd East between Main Street and Grange Avenue in San Rafael. One lane of traffic will be open at all times.

NIGHTTIME

• Tuesday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 9PM – 5AM in Marin – Lane closures in the eastbound and westbound directions of I-580 from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard over the RSR Bridge. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
• Tuesday (PM) – Saturday (AM): 7PM – 7AM in Richmond – Alternating toll booth closures at the RSR Bridge on westbound I-580. A minimum of 2 cash/Fastrak toll booths will remain open at all times.

Notice: This information is based on the work plans submitted by the contractors which are subject to change. For the most current information on all lane and ramp closures, please check the website shown below before beginning your travel. 

For More Information

For more information or to see a video about the project, please visit: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/plans-projects/major-regional-projects/richmond-san-rafael-bridge-access-improvements. If you have additional questions about the project or construction updates, please call the project hotline at (510) 273-3640.

About the RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project

Over the last 50 years, the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge has efficiently and effectively served Bay Area travelers while seeing a steady increase in daily vehicle use in recent years. From 2009 to 2014, the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) across the bridge climbed from 70,000 to 80,000 representing a 14.3 percent increase. The RSR Bridge Access Improvements will ease congestion by increasing vehicle capacity on the Bridge and providing a new route for non-motorized travelers.

The RSR Bridge Access Improvement Project is made possible by a partnership between BATA, Caltrans, the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).