Prior to the Bay Bridge, people traveling from the western to the eastern shore had to use a ferry.

Source: https://www.shoreupdate.com/news/the-latter-history-of-kent-island-with-local-author-brent-lewis/

The Bay Bridge Run is a unique event where participants have the chance to run or walk across the majestic Chesapeake Bay Bridge which is typically closed to pedestrians.

Source: https://www.shoreupdate.com/news/down-runner-stops-by-department-of-emergency-services-to-thank-first-responders/

The Bay Bridge Run is a unique event where participants have the chance to run or walk across the majestic Chesapeake Bay Bridge which is typically closed to pedestrians.

Source: https://www.shoreupdate.com/news/down-runner-stops-by-department-of-emergency-services-to-thank-first-responders/

You can expect some major traffic around the Bay Bridge, the Moscone Center, the Embarcadero, the Legion of Honor, and more; the Oakland Zoo is hosting its holiday extravaganze, Glowfari; and the Chinatown night market this weekend has launched.

Source: https://sfist.com/2023/11/10/day-around-the-bay-daytime-shooting-in-the-bayview-leaves-2-people-injured/