Accident on Bay Bridge
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07-25-2007 | 09:25 PM
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Accident on Bay Bridge
Okay, so for those of you who are familiar with getting onto the Bay Bridge from the Peninsula heading to the East Bay, it's not the easiest commute. After the last SF exit (4th St) it's basically 3 lanes eastbound until you're actually on the bridge. I was in the right lane behind a brand new Honda Accord and in front of a newer Mustang and I know that the middle lane is better. So I proceed to change lanes and as I do the right lane speeds up and I see the Mustang go by at a pretty fast speed. Next thing I know he slams on the brakes but only a fraction of a second before plowing into that not so brand new anymore Accord and hits it so hard the Mustangs airbags pop opens and the Accord slams into the car in front of it. I thought to myslef that if I hadn't changed lanes that would have been me! I bet the guy driving the Mustang with two girls in it looked like a total dumbass. 
Just a sidenote: I have the NavTraffic option and it tooks 8 minutes for the accident to show up on my screen. Not too bad.
Just a sidenote: I have the NavTraffic option and it tooks 8 minutes for the accident to show up on my screen. Not too bad.
#4
07-25-2007 | 10:16 PM
#6
07-25-2007 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RawFusion
Just wait until memorial day when they're shutting the whole bridge down for 3 days in both directions. 
Bay Bridge to close on a weekday
Erik N. Nelson
WHEN it comes to rebuilding the eastern span of the Bay Bridge, three main agencies need to sign off on changes. Today the directors of those agencies met to determine your commuting future.
At issue is the expected Labor Day weekend closure of the entire bridge.
Last Labor Day, the lower (eastbound) deck had to be closed for the same holiday weekend so workers could demolish part of the bridge's western approach in San Francisco.
This will be the big one, however. You know when you're going west into the big tunnel on Yerba Buena Island? Bridge engineers had thought that upper deck piece would be OK to simply retrofit in place while commuters gaily sped across it.
Recently the triumvirate of Caltrans Director Will Kempton, Metropolitan Transportation Executive Director Steve Heminger and California Transportation Commission Executive Director JohnBarna finalized a change in those plans, such that the piece will be replaced.
That means that for the first three days of September, BART will be the order of the day, the Golden Gate will be a very slow way to get to Berkeley and the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge will be Oakland's lifeline to the peninsula.
The big three met today to decide on a closure schedule, and as of now I've not gotten any of my favorite transportation officials or spokespersons to spill the beans.
When I do get them, Question No.1 will be, "Will three days be enough to tear down the upper deck and build a new deck? It seems kinda tight, don't you think?"
And if the answer is no or maybe, Question No.2 will be, "Won't closing the entire Bay Bridge on a weekday, when kids are going to school and everyone's commuting every which way, won't that bring the Bay Area to its knees?"
I don't know the answer to any of those questions, I'm embarrassed to say, but I do know this: If they do shut the bridge down on Sept. 4, 5 or 6, it will put the Spare the Air program to shame. People who have never set foot on BART will be fumbling with the card-machines as the regular commuters fume behind them.
I don't wish this fate on anyone, but speaking as a dispassionate member of the media, I can't wait to see it.
Erik N. Nelson
WHEN it comes to rebuilding the eastern span of the Bay Bridge, three main agencies need to sign off on changes. Today the directors of those agencies met to determine your commuting future.
At issue is the expected Labor Day weekend closure of the entire bridge.
Last Labor Day, the lower (eastbound) deck had to be closed for the same holiday weekend so workers could demolish part of the bridge's western approach in San Francisco.
This will be the big one, however. You know when you're going west into the big tunnel on Yerba Buena Island? Bridge engineers had thought that upper deck piece would be OK to simply retrofit in place while commuters gaily sped across it.
Recently the triumvirate of Caltrans Director Will Kempton, Metropolitan Transportation Executive Director Steve Heminger and California Transportation Commission Executive Director JohnBarna finalized a change in those plans, such that the piece will be replaced.
That means that for the first three days of September, BART will be the order of the day, the Golden Gate will be a very slow way to get to Berkeley and the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge will be Oakland's lifeline to the peninsula.
The big three met today to decide on a closure schedule, and as of now I've not gotten any of my favorite transportation officials or spokespersons to spill the beans.
When I do get them, Question No.1 will be, "Will three days be enough to tear down the upper deck and build a new deck? It seems kinda tight, don't you think?"
And if the answer is no or maybe, Question No.2 will be, "Won't closing the entire Bay Bridge on a weekday, when kids are going to school and everyone's commuting every which way, won't that bring the Bay Area to its knees?"
I don't know the answer to any of those questions, I'm embarrassed to say, but I do know this: If they do shut the bridge down on Sept. 4, 5 or 6, it will put the Spare the Air program to shame. People who have never set foot on BART will be fumbling with the card-machines as the regular commuters fume behind them.
I don't wish this fate on anyone, but speaking as a dispassionate member of the media, I can't wait to see it.
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07-26-2007 | 01:31 AM
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07-26-2007 | 12:26 PM
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Wow...your Guardian angel was watching out for you and your G on that one.
I've had similar, and after just look up and say under my breath...whew...thank you.
Hmmm...tear down and rebuild that section in 3 days...maybe with NO problems with two 12's per day, but thats in a perfect world so, idk about that.
I'll wish G/L to the contractors and commuters with that proposed schedule.
I've had similar, and after just look up and say under my breath...whew...thank you.
Hmmm...tear down and rebuild that section in 3 days...maybe with NO problems with two 12's per day, but thats in a perfect world so, idk about that.
I'll wish G/L to the contractors and commuters with that proposed schedule.
#11
07-26-2007 | 12:27 PM
#12
07-26-2007 | 09:58 PM
Originally Posted by 06CPV35
Hmmm...tear down and rebuild that section in 3 days...maybe with NO problems with two 12's per day, but thats in a perfect world so, idk about that.
I'll wish G/L to the contractors and commuters with that proposed schedule.
I'll wish G/L to the contractors and commuters with that proposed schedule.
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