Inkwells Bridge Constructed in 2004

Connects to 8 miles of the East-West Greenway

The Inkwells Bridge is located about 1/2 mile west of Lagunitas, and was opened to use by bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians in the fall of 2004.  The bridge vastly improves safety by providing a connection for non-motorized travelers to get off a busy and narrow section of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, and cross over Lagunitas Creek to a picturesque pathway that is part of the old Northwestern Pacific railroad right-of-way. The pathway runs for about 8 miles from Lagunitas through Samuel P. Taylor State Park to Tocaloma.

The County of Marin had been working for nearly 30 years to accomplish this project which faced many challenges including: funding, securing easements, obtaining permits, environmental review, and working out a partnership with Marin Municipal Water District to develop a joint project for both the bridge and waterline.  The MCBC played a key role in helping to find funding for the project, and commends the County of Marin, especially Supervisor Steve Kinsey, for getting the Inkwells Bridge constructed.