Catching Those Who Fall: Building a Net on the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge needs no introduction.
But behind its iconic beauty and utility lies a terrible truth-the bridge is one of the biggest destinations for suicide in the world. On average, 30 people or more are lost to the bridge each year-with the first death occurring mere months after its completion in 1937.
Currently, a four foot high railing is the only thing preventing people from stepping over the edge. Calls for a more effective barrier date back to the 1950s and construction finally began on a suicide deterrent net in 2017, more than 80 years and almost 2,000 deaths later. It’s expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
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