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@ckildegaard 22 күн бұрын
Just curious, is this real-time? If so, you're a pretty fast rider!
@thegreenwaywithmac 21 күн бұрын
Yeah, I think it was all real time. I record these on an e-bike so the video is shorter (and I don’t need to write as long of a script).
@lennartwars Ай бұрын
Cologne resident here :) Great video, a lot less traffic violations than expected, kudos :D It's always great to hear an outsiders perspective on my own city, as I absolutely despise our bike infrastructure and try to avoid cycling here - I usually go by train. Also one weird train-nerd nit-pick: Cologne doesn't technically have an U-Bahn. We have the S-Bahn (short for "Schnellbahn" or "Quick Train") and the Stadtbahn ("City Train"). The Stadtbahn runs both above ground on own tracks and the street and underground like a U-Bahn.
@thegreenwaywithmac Ай бұрын
I sincerely appreciate your comment. The nerd nit-pick is well-received. This was the first video in three years that I didn’t have anyone to provide feedback, but they likely wouldn’t have caught this!
@alchemist89blk Ай бұрын
If they remove that bridge, they've destroyed ANY ability for commuters on bikes to make the trip. A car might be able to make the drive down to Dumbarton, but adding that to a cyclist's commute is an absolute death sentence.
@thegreenwaywithmac Ай бұрын
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@thegreenwaywithmac Ай бұрын
There are so many reasons to keep full time bike and pedestrian access. It’s insane that it’s even being considered. Until there are better transit and housing options in Marin, this will continue to be the only realistic, useful lifeline for connecting these areas without a car.
@exitthematrix2072 Ай бұрын
Amazing and what a city for biking and living!! Thank You.
@LeAnnH-v1q Ай бұрын
The bridge is so beautiful yet sad to see the "catch nets" on the side.
@chrisbigknowledgegarland6366 Ай бұрын
Another transportation option is Golden Gate Transit has a bus route that runs from the Del Norte BART station, to the San Rafael transit center, which also stops in Point Richmond. At the San Rafael transit center, you can hop on GGT route 101, which goes to Santa Rosa. GGT also has routes that go to SF, also routes that travel to San Anselmo and Fairfax. All GGT buses have bike racks that can hold three bikes. Cash or Clipper cards are accepted.
@thegreenwaywithmac Ай бұрын
This is good info, thanks. My cargo e-bike doesn’t fit on the AC Transit buses, but I haven’t tried GGT. How often does it run? I BART daily and the 20 minute headways are barely good enough to be a useful service. The other factor is cost. Those buses charge each way, whereas drivers only pay westbound. The bike lane able bodied folks to save money, which would really add up if it was daily. The bay could really benefit from more safer bike routes and a robust ferry network…I imagine it as a clock (SF, Sausalito/San Rafael, Richmond, Oakland/Alameda). A one seat ride to Marin from Alameda would be great.
@chrisbigknowledgegarland6366 Ай бұрын
@thegreenwaywithmac GGT buses run every 30-45 minutes during the weekdays, depending on traffic and street construction in either Richmond or San Rafael. I believe the fare is 7.50 for adults, 3.25 for seniors and children. Me being a GGT bus driver, many of our drivers are cool, so if you don't have full fare, we'll take whatever you have in your pocket. It's our way of building a better relationship with the passengers that ride our buses on a weekly or daily basis. We also have a local bus service (Marin Transit), which have routes that go to the Larkspur Ferry, Bolinas, Sausalito, as well as other parts of Marin County.
@jonathanjmacmillan Ай бұрын
@@chrisbigknowledgegarland6366 Thanks for all the great info. I've experienced cool drivers on AC Transit as well. Buses are a crucial piece of a healthy transportation network.
@oaktownie5135 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video and your detailed commentary. Very well done. I have ridden my bike over this bridge many times. It's very enjoyable. I love to get on the SMART train too.
@thegreenwaywithmac Ай бұрын
SMART rules! I hope we can maintain 24/7 access for the bridge.
@kentakikuchi 2 ай бұрын
We drove westbound on the I-580 last October as visitors and thought it was amazing to see a separated bike lane on a major bridge-and even better, people were actually using it! Great commentary in this video, and I really hope this infrastructure remains in place for the future. Watching this has made me want to visit the area again to explore all the great infrastructure and the community that surrounds it. Best wishes from near Victoria, BC, Canada
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. My hope is that this video can assist in the efforts to keep full access to the bridge. I have a lot of videos from the Bay Area, so please check them out before you come back. And one day I need to see Vancouver by bike I honeymooned there in 2015 (Whistler) and thought the protected lanes were great. I imagine the network has improved.
@phototristan 2 ай бұрын
Shorter way to Larkspur landing is to ride over the bridge and then go by San Quentin.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
I hear ya. I mention that at the 1:00 mark...I wanted to see a bit of the bay trail north and then ride through the tunnel along SMART.
@OaktownBman 2 ай бұрын
This is my neighborhood. I ride these paths every day for shopping, restaurants, groceries, gym, medical appointments, beergardens, etc... Living here allows us to live carfree in our late 50s. We feel blessed to live in a 15-minute city. This is a great tour of our town.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
I love this. 15 minute cities make us healthier, wealthier, and happier. This idea needs to spread like wildfire.
@arxligion 2 ай бұрын
If I knew this was happening, I'd have biked over. Oh well.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
Follow the local coalitions via their email list or on social media. This is how I learned about it.
@mindstalk 2 ай бұрын
Haha! I've been exploring this area recently. First up the Greenway to where it ends (you had to make that ("first turn"), then I tried getting to Richmond BART, and was also going down the bike lane street, though sidewalked since it was all new to me. On another trip I took BART up, explored west, then came back east and tried to connect to the eastern greenway back down to El Cerrito, haha no. Maps told me to take that little high speed bike lane, I sidewalked it, maybe missed my first right turn, hairpinned back down a different sidewalk, finally made it home. Richmond has a lot of neat and new bike segments but they don't connect up well. There's a very protected bike path running south of BART, for like a mile or so, then it just... ends. Going west there are semi-protected (thick flexposts) bike paths on various streets, which are nice-ish.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, there's a lot of good stuff, but biking is only as good as the network. So much potential, but they're doing good stuff overall. Much better than what Marin is doing on their side of the bridge. Richmond has more mileage of the Bay Trail than any other city, so check that out if you haven't already. I've never been on the northern Bay Trail sections, so those are next for me.
@mintafaith 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for showing the entire route, sharing some history (didn’t know the Greenway was a railway), and the informative commentary.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@boho6458 2 ай бұрын
My e-bikes are Rad for the same reason. People there are amazing. Love to see a downtown ride starting at Russel/San Pablo via Milvia. Really enjoy your rides!!!! Btw Delaware rocks for bikes!
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I have since learned as well that Delaware rocks.
@boho6458 2 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I live on the E’ville Greenway and can attest that it offers a wonderful lifestyle.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for confirming. 😀 It looks dreamy.
@TravelsWithTony 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. We'll be moving to Valencia next September and, as an avid cyclist, I'll be looking for all these options to explore.
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
These videos were made for you! I’m thrilled that you found them. I recorded a couple others, one in the Xurra Greenway and the other that shows the route to the Albufuera. Those will be out next year (and hopefully before your trip). Valencia is awesome. We are trying to get back ASAP.
@Alejandro-vn2si 2 ай бұрын
Are escooters allowed in the bay bridge trail?
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
Here's what the website says: Skateboards, scooters and skates are not permitted I don't know what they mean by scooters...if that's a moped style or the standing scooters. They patrol the bridge, but I haven't seen anyone patrolling there since the bridge opened.
@Alejandro-vn2si 2 ай бұрын
Did you use a ebike, bike, or escooter? Also, can you use escooters as someone did in your video on the trail?
@thegreenwaywithmac 2 ай бұрын
In general, escooters seem to be legal on the Bay Trail. I rode an e-bike for all of these videos in the area. I think the only requirement is to keep it below 15 mph.
@jsb06g 2 ай бұрын
Wow looks nice
@Fiona-hp4mw 3 ай бұрын
Excellent tour! Thank you and you made some great points about cycling in a city (being able to chat to someone cycling next to you etc) Sweet child stretching out his arms ❤
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
Still an all-time favorite moment on a bike.
@Dotbification 3 ай бұрын
Whatever happened to your lovely talks about the area? I really missed it in this video.
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
I still make them, but they take so long. I don’t use AI or anything, so the research, writing, and editing takes forever. I plan to release ones like this so I can cover more ground. But I am in the process of recording more talks about Cologne, Germany; Seville, Spain; Cadiz, Spain, and Forest Park in St. Louis. I have recorded a lot more in the Bay Area that will be published after that. Thanks for the note. I’m glad you enjoy the videos.
@Dotbification 3 ай бұрын
@ We just moved to England from Spain and I enjoyed your Valencia videos.
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
@ I have more content from our time there, like the Xurra Greenway and the ride down to the Albufuera. But I’m spacing those out to cover more cities.
@miaogyver 3 ай бұрын
hey, mac, serious question, what should that black cr-v do instead of passing you? thanks for this cool channel.
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
He turned right and we were at the stop sign within 5 or 10 seconds. I think he should be patient. If I was making a left into a driveway then it would be a bad situation.
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
My bike was doing about 22mph in a 25 zone, if that helps with the context. He had to speed to pass me for barely anything gained. I appreciate the engagement.
@miaogyver 3 ай бұрын
@@thegreenwaywithmac ah, yes, mph context helps a lot. looking forward to more of your good work!
@FirstLast-jm4dx 3 ай бұрын
I used to bike commute between the West Oakland BART station and Point Richmond, so I have ridden the Richmond & Ohlone Greenways a few times. Even though you said the Bay Trail is a more indirect way, I find that to be much quicker than using the two greenways (way too many stop signs/lights along that route).
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
I totally agree that it’s faster. I think what I meant was if you were riding a segment of those parallel paths. It might not be worth going all the way down to the Bay Trail and back, unless you were doing most or all of the ride to Richmond. There are also limited safe connections down and back.
@christianrodriguez7478 3 ай бұрын
Super, loved the video.
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the note. These are like getting a wind at my back (and fuel for making more videos).
@JuliusPasion-f3s 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I just moved out of Oakland and commuted to Emeryville on bike to work, already miss it!
@thegreenwaywithmac 3 ай бұрын
Hopefully they are improving bike infrastructure in your new home.
@DanCohoon 4 ай бұрын
Unsavory people you are a classist asshole. Bootlickers are the scum of the earth.
@Sandwich48 4 ай бұрын
hi mr macmillan
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
Hola
@goonie0 4 ай бұрын
Can’t believe this was 3 years ago! We should do it again! Was telling my bro how this ride is so awesome.
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, so much a beautiful spot. The kids did so well.
@billhemingway5558 4 ай бұрын
what a great ride on a nice day with your family.
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. 😊
@MaxMautner 4 ай бұрын
Pretty as I remember it!
@gregripp 4 ай бұрын
You ran a red light @ 20:00
@goonie0 4 ай бұрын
Still a lot of work to be done, but glad City of Berkeley is making improvements. The roundabouts would be great. The barriers are honestly ugly but do the job to slow things down.
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
Hopefully it continues to improve. But yeah, still so much to be done.
@goonie0 4 ай бұрын
It was a fun ride! There were lots to see in Emeryville. Drone shots looks good too ;) Will shoot more in future
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
Can’t wait. It’s much for fun to ride with a buddy.
@ianstewart8301 4 ай бұрын
Oh man! Thanks for the video. I used to ride my bike to work at a spot right across from Fantasy Studios. And back then there was no bike lanes or infrastructure. It’s come a long way.
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
It used to be the Wild West! Hopefully they make it safe enough that more people like you ride through town.
@ianstewart8301 4 ай бұрын
Miss that ride! Thanks. Miss the route in, too, up over the massive hill with great views of the bridge and bay
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, really lovely in that whole area. Unbelievable views and scenery.
@ianstewart8301 4 ай бұрын
Wow! It’s changed so much since I lived there in Oakland. And you can thank Mayor John for all that infrastructure right?
@thegreenwaywithmac 4 ай бұрын
He’s a big part of it. He’s championed the cause. But others before him laid the groundwork. I’ll have an update from Emeryville sometime this week…along with a street connection to a cool trail in Berkeley.
@davidarana3232 5 ай бұрын
AA Bartlett was my physics professor in the Fall of 1986/Spring of 1987 at CU Boulder. His class was quick moving and memorable. He was an amazing person; so smart and forward looking. Find his presentation on exponential growth. It still rattles around my brain from time to time.
@vanBa1909 5 ай бұрын
Great. Greetings from germany 🙏
@thegreenwaywithmac 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I recorded 1-2 videos worth from Cologne this summer, so you can expect that one later this year.
@vanBa1909 5 ай бұрын
@@thegreenwaywithmac 💎☺️
@db8556 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, I've lived here a long time but haven't ridden downtown in many years, back when you had to compete with traffic. You've inspired me to go explore all these beautiful new bike routes!
@thegreenwaywithmac 5 ай бұрын
This is so awesome. Enjoy the journey!
@lidarman2 6 ай бұрын
And you need to be super rich to live here so remember the honor to ride the trails as a visitor! The late Al Bartlett was also a critic of the city council for their bad decisions on growth in the city....I also noticed a "homeless" tent in your video. Not talked about but a big problem in Boulder.
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
We have these same issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. I generally want these to be love letters to the cities. I’ll only bring up the tents if it’s a safety hazard, which happened when I recorded in Austin. I mentioned it and showed an example. The path was obstructed. I’ve heard Portland can have the same problem, but I didn’t observe it on my route.
@mwilyumr 6 ай бұрын
Odd that there aren't more bikes on the path. We hardly see anyone pass you in the opposite direction
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, it really depends on the day and time. I’m always torn whether to record these when there is a ton of people, like on a weekend, or less. It’s a little safer to record with fewer people, but yeah, makes the path look unused.
@don679 6 ай бұрын
3:43 nice right hook
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
Holy moly. I hadn’t noticed that. It happened once to me in a video, at 1:41 in my Austin video.
@jamesvlambert 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tour. I live on the coast and want to return to Portland on bicycle next week.
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
Should be a beautiful time to be there.
@markandrizzi9252 6 ай бұрын
…In Berkeley itself most of the surface streets are just in terrible condition…
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
Funny you should say that. I have a short video coming out soon that is in the streets of Berkeley (Berkeley Bowl West to Crystol Red Park on the 9th St bicycle boulevard). Berkeley is shockingly bad for biking overall.
@larryjex6485 6 ай бұрын
Portland is a great city for cycling year round, and even though it rains a lot in the winter, it's usually a light rain, so all you need is a good hoodie. Summers are dry and sunny, without the big afternoon thunderstorms and tornadoes like you see in the midwest. Temperatures usually stay above freezing, so there really aren't that many days you have to leave the bike home like many cities. Even though the west hills are challenging, the Eastside is fairly level and an easy ride. Portland does have its share of crime, drugs, and homelessness, so use common sense when you go for a ride.
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
This is all very helpful to know. I bike as part of my daily commute and agree that the rain is not a big deal if you’re prepared with appropriate clothing. People on the west side can use an e-bike if the hills are a problem. Portland isn’t perfect, but I think it’s good enough for most people to safely move through the city without a car. Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective!
@BubbleGum-s5c 6 ай бұрын
This is the most informative and visually beautiful city bike video I have ever seen. Thanks!
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for the kind words. This is fuel to sit down and crank out the next video.
@astroross 6 ай бұрын
It's so annoying they didn't connect SF to Treasure Island. Seems like such a missed opportunity. We would have loved to have that as a riding route. Otherwise, I have a 60-mile route to get to Treasure Island, so not like I can do an out-and-back to see the Island.
@thegreenwaywithmac 6 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. They need to connect Treasure Island and San Francisco immediately. I know there are some plans to do it, but it seems like there hasn’t been any progress in a couple of years.
@BornInArona 6 ай бұрын
Awesome area to cycle
@gilliganmcneuter4550 8 ай бұрын
What a great video! Thank you so much for putting this together! So informative, and absolutely beautiful footage of the city🙂
@thegreenwaywithmac 7 ай бұрын
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. Portland is a fantastic city.