Getting around the Bay Area is special  given all of the region’s bridges and if you live or work in a place like the City of Alameda crossing a bridge is almost non-negotiable. The island is connected to the rest of the Bay by six drawbridges  as well as two underwater tunnels that span the Oakland Estuary. One day, Sarah Reid was in her car, watching the Park Street bridge open, when she noticed a little room attached to one of the bridges. Turns out, there’s a bridge tender sitting in that little room 24/7. 

<p>Getting around the Bay Area is special&nbsp; given all of the region&rsquo;s bridges and if you live or work in a place like the City of Alameda crossing a bridge is almost non-negotiable.&nbsp;The island is connected to the rest of the Bay by six drawbridges&nbsp; as well as two underwater tunnels that span the Oakland Estuary. One day, Sarah Reid was in her car, watching the Park Street bridge open, when she noticed a little room attached to one of the bridges. Turns out, there&rsquo;s a bridge tender sitting in that little room 24/7.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>