The Posey Tube is a 4,436-foot-long, precast reinforced-concrete underwater tunnel, completed in…read more1928 to connect Oakland and Alameda beneath the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. It carries northbound traffic along State Route 61, featuring two lanes and a narrow, 47.5-inch wide pedestrian/cyclist walkway. It is known as the first of its kind in the U.S

The Posey Tube is the tunnel leaving Alameda, and heads to Oakland…read more Recently, traffic has been slowing down or just jammed up due to roadwork on the Oakland side. I heard about plans to do a major upgrade to the on ramps to I-880 and the roads leaving the Posey Tube. The roadwork hasn't been scheduled yet, but you can expect serious delays. I drive thru this Tube about 5-6 times a week. It's always dark, and you tend to lose radio reception underwater. I guess as long as it's not leaking water, we should be happy. Note: The Posey Tube is not named after Buster Posey, the baseball player.

Not sure how you rate the tube, but it is the primary form of transportation in and out to Alameda…read more I've never had any problems. They seem to always do late night construction so that's good. It doesn't interrupt the daytime flow.

Help!!! I'm still stuck here. It's been a while. Gas is running low and I really need to use the…read morerestroom. I keep trying to exit and somehow wind up needing to go back through this tunnel. How do I get out? Thanks.

Emeryville is small city, right next to the bay, that's sandwiched in between Oakland and Berkeley!…read more Bay Street is the major shopping center in this city, with restaurants and a theater here also. Pixar Animation Studios is also here as well as a lot of newly built apartments. Safe Harbor is the Marina in this city, where you can catch some great, although windy, views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco!!!

Quality/Quantity - When doing business here, the permitting…read moreprocess was "harder" than the neighboring cities. We do not spend much time in this city anymore, sorry. Very few restaurants we like to frequent: Townhouse - One of our past favorites. Hong Kong East Ocean - This used to be "hot," especially when they first opened in 1989. But rarely do people use this place for events anymore. Well at least not my circle. Trader Vic's - Same as Hong Kong East Ocean... Since 1972! Wallys Cafe - Support local; a small mom and pop location. Arizmendi - A great bakery! Some attractions - Bay Street (my daughter's and wife's shopping). I don't even go to the theater here any more. Ikea. Atmosphere - The city still has a long way to go to improve. 2.25 square miles, half of which is water (0.97 square miles). Population 13k. Service - N/A. Price - Reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1896, good luck.

I grew up in Alameda, I was here when Alameda NAS was an active duty base. It's been closed for…read morenearly 30 years, and now it's called Alameda Point. Area wise, Alameda Point covers about 1/3 of the island, so there's alot of land to develop. The peaceful Alameda of today, is not the same as when the base was open. Navy jets would do laps over the island daily. The jet engine tests would make the ground shake and the roar would wake you from a light nap. In the early 1970's a jet from the Central Valley crashed into an apartment building. My Dad and I ran outside just in time to see a fireball rise over the houses. But the base was a great source of revenue for the city. When a carrier or carriers were in port, Webster Street would be gridlocked with traffic. Traffic couldn't get out of the Tube. That's why they built the Constitution Way flyover ramp. It's to divert traffic away from Webster, and onto Lincoln Avenue. Webster St became a ghost town when the base closed. I had a high school friend who was a Navy Captain's son. He would take us on base and give us tours. The base was well maintained when sailors and airman were there. When they left, it became abandoned and ugly. When I was in College Army ROTC we launched an airmobile operation from the NAS. 65 armed troops in combat gear, boarding a Chinook helicopter to conduct a raid on an imaginary target 300+ miles away. During Desert Storm, jets flew airstrikes from the NAS. Very few people knew that. It has a rich history, and it shouldn't be forgotten. I regret I didn't take a picture of the East Gate before they tore it down.

The Alameda Naval Air Station sprawls across the west end shore…read more Seemingly endless abandoned buildings litter the scape. Some portions have been sold to apartment developers building structures that lack integrity. The empty air craft hangars. The empty NARDAC headquarters. So much military industrial architecture to be observed. Skaters galore, just watch out for base security. They lack any enforcement ability but love doing their job, nothing. I go here to walk my dog and explore the endless labyrinth of streets with names from times gone by.

The Broadway Tunnel makes your life as a driver, bicyclist, and/or commuter easier by taking away…read morethe need to climb a hill to get somewhere. In this case, Chinatown/Northbeach to Van Ness/ Pacific Heights and beyond. Back in the old days, the old Embarcadero Freeway ended near the base of Broadway. All that traffic has to go somewhere, good thing SF built a tunnel to keep traffic moving. I use this tunnel at least once a month. It's a way to bypass traffic on Van Ness, and get to Lombard St faster. It's not a short tunnel, so not a good idea to walk thru it (because of car fumes). On a bike? Ride fast. It's usually dirty and poorly lit. Turn on headlights.

I saw a sign for this tunnel: "Robert C. Levy Tunnel",…read more but we were driving on Broadway. Also known as the Broadway Tunnel, it's not the most beautiful, but it's still functional. We were leaving San Francisco Chinatown and it got us to our next destination. We all have to go through ups and downs in life. That's the way it is. .. However, isn't it better traveling with a friend! ? Especially a Yelp friend? !

The San Mateo to Plaza is on the East End of the Hayward/ San Mateo Bridge. It is the bridge (full…read morepun intended) from the freeway of the East Bay to the gateway of the Peninsula. This location does have its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage are: it has such beautiful scenery, the long bridge, which allows you to really enjoy the ride on a clear day and at times, it's less congested than the Baybridge. A few of the disadvantages are the roads at the toll plaza are horrendous. Between the potholes the dips and debris located on the roads. You have to be very mindful of the speed and the spot you enter because it can be a hit or miss. The signs seem outdated and really need to be modernized for people who either struggle with their vision or just want to feel like the high tolls are going towards something tangible in this location. The lanes could definitely be updated as well. The painted lanes are worn out and fading. Meaning, at any given time you could be driving safely in your lane and then all of a sudden you'll be merged into a completely different lane. I've seen it cause issues and very close calls. Although commuters are using this just to get to where they're going hopefully it could be modernized to make things more convenient, especially if you're driving early hours of the morning or late at night for better visibility. Ultimately, if you focus on your driving, you can really enjoy the trip on the San Mateo bridge and the convenience of using the toll plaza..

The San Mateo Bridge Toll Plaza is 100% automated now, as a result of Covid-19 and new technology…read more I haven't heard of any plans to return to manned toll booths. Traffic just moves faster and smoother when no one has to stop to pay a human toll taker. I have Fast Trak (Fastrak) so it's no change for me. I don't use the SM Bridge during the morning commute, so I don't know what the traffic is like going westbound at that time. The SM Bridge, in general, has good and bad points. Usually it's a smooth drive across the longest bridge in California (25th longest bridge in the world). Road rescue crews are pretty quick. I have needed them twice, and both times the tow truck got out there fast. Some call boxes have been removed, so you carry your phone. Fire crews come from Hayward or Foster City. There's a CHP station hidden under the Foster City anchor. The biggest problem with the SM Bridge is when the setting sun blinds drivers at certain times of the year. (I don't know if you have same problem with the morning sun). But at sunset, the sun hangs low and blinds you as you approach the highrise section. Yes, it causes accidents. Worst one I personally saw was when a dump truck broke down and sat in the right lane of the high rise. There's no shoulder, so it sat in the right lane. You couldn't see it until you were right behind it because the sun was blinding. One car clipped it, and spun out. It threw car parts everywhere, and resulted in a huge accident. So let's be careful out there, and carry sunglasses.

The High Street Bridge is a double-leaf bascule drawbridge spanning 296 feet of the Oakland Estuary…read morein the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States. It links the cities of Oakland and Alameda. The bridge is opened approximately 1,400 times annually

I've walked, ran, rode my bike, and driven across the High Street Bridge so many times I can't…read moreremember!! It's only 250 feet crossing over the Oakland Estuary, the speed limit is 25 mph, and there's no fishing allowed on the bridge. This bridge is solid steel, that old school steel, and it was rebuilt in 1939. It's also a drawbridge, just like the neighboring Fruitvale Bridge and Park Street Bridge. Obviously this thing is super durable and heavily trafficked, especially going from East Oakland to Alameda!! It's hard to appreciate it by car, but if you walk across, you'll give it major props!!!

Plaza de California is a small but pleasant public space near Pier 39, just steps from the…read morewaterfront and next to the Pier 39 Marina. Despite being so close to one of the city's busiest tourist areas, it offers a surprisingly calm place to pause for a few minutes. I often walk by or around it, especially on a beautiful San Francisco day. The plaza has nice landscaping, shaded seating areas, and benches where you can relax while taking in partial views of the San Francisco Bay and the marina. There's also a small playground, which makes it a convenient stop for families exploring the waterfront. In the middle of the space stands Skygate, a beautiful sculpture by the late Roger Barr, a famous artist and sculptor. Because it sits right along the Embarcadero walking route between Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, it's an easy place to step aside from the crowds and catch your breath. On a clear day, it's a nice spot to sit with a coffee, enjoy the sea breeze, and watch boats coming and going from the marina. Occasionally, you'll also find small pieces of public art or seasonal decorations that add a little extra character to the space. Plaza de California is part of the broader Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, and it's maintained by the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (FWCBD), which helps keep the area clean, safe, and welcoming. It may not be a major destination on its own, but it's a thoughtful little pocket park that adds charm to the waterfront and gives both locals and visitors a quiet place to relax while exploring the area.