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- HISTORYNovember 5, 2012The longest (and most expensive) bridge in the world when it opened in 1936, the Bay Bridge was first proposed by self-proclaimed "Emperor Norton I" in 1869.Upvoted 3 days ago
- Windows Live Photo GalleryOctober 29, 2010North of the bridge, there is an open area by the water. You can use the railing to steady your camera, then catch the whole bridge in frame. After sunset there are great reflections off of the water.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Bay Bridge has been turned into the latest and by far the biggest backdrop for artist Leo Villareal, who programmed 25k lights spaced a foot apart to create the world's largest illuminated sculptureUpvoted 2 days ago
- Bennett W WongNovember 5, 2014One of the few double deck bridges in the Bay Area. Great route that takes you to Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island and straight into Oakland. Traffic on this bridge tends to be very congested.
- Silvestre AcedilloSeptember 22, 2013There is no way to avoid the horrible traffic, especially when everybody wants to cross this amazing work of engineering. The new Bay Bridge looks stunning.
- The entire bridge still IS the bay bridge, just this one span was renamed. And I bet you can't say who it was named for before, so don't let it get you so down. The bridge is still the bay bridge.
- Karen BigosAugust 4, 2012Get here when the lights go on, just as the sun is setting and you can take great photos.
- The new bridge is so cool and every time I cross it I'm always blown away by how large it is
- I love driving over this bridge in the direction of San Francisco!
- Instead of getting frustrated with the traffic when you're headed into the city, take a second and admire the ridiculous view that is SF. Bonus points for a clear night to enjoy it.
- Spare the Air at www.sparetheair.orgMay 6, 2014Tuesday Trivia! In which year were priority lanes for HOV introduced, encouraging bus and carpool use?
- John LumeaFebruary 5, 2014Poorly titled. "Bay Bridge" is the familiar name for the entire bridge *system* linking San Francisco and Oakland, and comprising both Western *and* Eastern spans. See http://www.emperorsbridge.org
- Great views of the Bay! The western span is beautiful to cross especially at night
- If it's raining and your leaving SF, your covered by the inbound traffic. If your headed into SF, the toll is $5 and if it's raining keep your eyes on the road please, stop reading this :-o
- Mike PeggDecember 3, 2014Drive on the far right lane when traveling westbound so your passenger can catch great views of SF!
- Stanford UniversityNovember 3, 2011Tired of traffic-clogged commutes? The Stanford community has found ways to reduce stress and overall commute times. The University has received awards for its alternative transportation efforts. Read more
- Check out the one and only longitudinal allan truss brace on the bay bridge over Main St! Now that's some structural jargon right there.
- Hopefully you’re not driving, but you can take some good pictures of the Bay from this bridge.
- Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012Give it a little credit. This bridge suffers from an inferiority complex, due to its brother being one of the most popular bridges in the world.
- it's beautiful and the views of the bay and sf are stunning...glad it finally is finished yay!!
- Clay FoxOctober 23, 2011It may not be the Golden Gate, but it's still awesome, especially at night. And it's about 100% less likely to be covered in fog, no matter the time of day.
- Kimmy GarciaAugust 22, 2015The bridge looks new but still scary knowing it had collapsed in the past and killed people underneath the bridge. 😓
- A beautiful bridge especially at night from the distance, but traffic is a nightmare
- Felicia AnaJune 2, 2012Fastpass is required for Carpool and remember don't speed, CHP are always keeping an close eye on everything
- Best new bridge in the world. Best view at night time.
- The completed updated bridge, is also reflected in the updated Golden State Warriors logo for 2019-20.
- Don't take pictures while driving... You'll get a ticket. Also don't speed on the pedestrian bridge... You'll get a ticket too.
- My favorite way to get to San Francisco. Recommend the fast lane.
- If you ever need to drop off a next day air package to ups, this is the place to do it. Get here by 5:45 pm mon-thu.
- Valentine's Day MovieFebruary 2, 2010Take the exit for Treasure Island for amazing views of San Francisco, Alcatraz and the East Bay. Also a great place to take photographs. #vday
- Finally after years if waiting and scandals galore the bridge is awe inspiring and awesome.
- Michael GormanSeptember 9, 2013After 4 days on the road finally hit some traffic but it not that bad then pay the toll over the long bridge thu trassure Island finally into foging city of SF and that where I-80 end then Hwy 101.
- Pictures are always great to take. As long as you're a passanger!
- Run, run as fast as you can.. You can't catch me I'm the Ginger Bread Man!
- Great views! You can see how much went into this bridge.
- Great light display. Best view from the Embarcadero.
- Look for the holes in the fence to take your pictures through.
- If you have Fastrak, try to get in the farthest fastrak lane to the right. Wait time during the rush hour commute to the lights is 5 minutes!
- Haiku: The eastern span lights is definitely a sight. Day or Night.
- You know you want a picture/video. Please let your passenger do it. For all of our sakes.
- Angie ChungSeptember 20, 2013Absolute breathtaking, great for both pedestrians and bicyclist to enjoy.
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