Bay Bridge Lights: An LED Art Installation | The New York Times

An art installation of thousands of computer-controlled LED lights on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge transforms the span into an ever-shifting display.
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[@Dnoorzad]

For an area that is the birth place and the heart of technology, these lights make prestigious statement about our Bay Area. Hats off to the programmer, and all those involved in collecting money and those who performed the physical work strap these lights. You guys brought our Bay Area to Lights, and may God bless you all. I am very proud to be a California residence…..

[@nctrnlbst]

Things like this is why I love that city!

[@cameronx6075]

Right now, I am watching this on KZbin and I know that one day I will read about the lights of the Bay Bridge as romantically as those that sparkle and light up the Eiffel Tower.

[@Beautynewzflash]

Beautiful and creative idea! Love it.

[@mariaarellano1673]

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE!!!

[@ThePearsch]

I could just see those "Color" Istanbul leds making the bridge look like it was on fire! lol. Cars everywhere!

[@claudina282]

Sorry about confusing your name Leo, I was tired coming home late, after my trip to San Francisco. I was so impressed, I needed to express my feelings about what I have just experienced. All my comments to Alex were actually directed to You Leo.!!...you did an outstanding work with this piece at the Bay Bridge!!!... I wish many more successes in your future. Congratulations!

[@BrianDotBrian]

Thank you for making the Bay Bridge feel as pretty and appreciated as it's sister bridge, The Golden Gate!

[@catmacleod6241]

Bravo NY Times. Best shot and edited piece on this. This art installation is soooo San Francisco, geeky tech turned into art. That's what we do best here.

[@globerider8460]

so beautiful!!

[@gdub454]

being a former Bay Area resident...really happy for what they've done for the Bay Bridge...cause it was always 2nd to the Golden Gate Bridge and rightfully so...but those lights w/ the different patterns that illuminate are cool as hell...killer @ 3:11 - end..

[@TheBomb2012]

...'like, it has some sort of hypnotic quality which activates a deep part within us' --Why I enjoy raves!!!

[@DrPlatypus1]

Beautiful.

[@pfarkas70]

I'm going to San Francisco in August, can't wait to see this!

[@TheOnlySilverUnicorn]

It's true. New York is a grand city, but San Francisco has better weather. It's rarely too hot and it's never too cold. Oh, I've heard people complain about cold in San Francisco (when it was about 45º F, LOL!) but there has never been a snow storm. There has never been a hurricane, or so much as a hurricane threat, in San Francisco, either. While I have experienced triple digit heat in San Francisco, it is uncommon. It is typically the coolest part of the Bay Area every summer.

[@urbanmister]

So beautiful

[@movementsNYC]

BEAUTIFUL. The City should Keep Them Up - Always

[@Anciaux30]

La lumière c'est le soleil de la nuit il illumine et fait jouer les valeurs du noir. Félicitation aux artistes.

[@rparl]

There is none so deaf as he who will not hear. I, too, was impressed by the fact that private donations paid for it all.

[@AlexandreGiovannetti]

Amazing!!!

[@claudina282]

Alex... Bravo!!...I am very impressed.... You have created a beautiful monster... a very inexpensive therapy section.... a fly of the imagination....I have been completely taken by your creation......My hat goes out to you. Congratulations Sincerely...Martha Hevia

[@pfem434]

This is so awesome & am proud to live in the Most City In America !!!!

[@DoorofPerception60]

Hopefully this helps to bring people together as family. Like we should be, brothers and sisters.

[@BRENNANSTECHBITE]

Awesome!

[@jan8919]

For those who complains about the cold in sf are usually tourist from Southern California and other states who lives in warmer climates ! The weather in Northern California and Southern California they are totally different .

[@jameshurley5248]

Hella nice.

[@teknicolorsushi]

These lights cost about $15/night in electricity. Not bad for something of this size and scale.

[@avalleygirl]

I hope San Francisco and Oakland can come up with some money to keep this on-going! It will create tourist dollars ! Love this!

[@lyricsdaycare]

amazing amazing amazing .. this dude was more than excited to see the LED lights .. Lyrics SF Bay Bridge Brochure

[@MakswelLsHouse]

In my opinion, New York is the best.

[@californiamade5608]

But it’s not

[@jacobdelle3764]

AYE a new place to trip balls! thank you san francisco!

[@breebella92]

amen,

[@jan8919]

The only time it gets some what freezing cold is late November through between early / mid January around 32 - 38 degrees ! Actually it kinda does snow a little bit here in sanfrancisco it is just not that common it only snows every few years !

[@Fischstix95]

Neat!

[@ghanus2009]

How long will it take for people to present a good attitude and enjoy what's created for their enjoyment without being so cynical?

[@diego.e.a]

I heard that this will possibly stay permanently instead of being taken down next year.

[@dannydraait]

that is good to hear, I was thinking while watching this "why just for two years?".

[@jasonx165]

its because its not what they want to believe...now days if its something negative it gets all the attention

[@blount_man]

I wish the bridge had multicolor too

[@jahman209]

If it's the most beautiful in America then without a doubt it's also the most beautiful in 'The Americas'

[@Jaba6798]

Someone is going to hack that bridge.

[@jan8919]

Only two years , they should do it Permenately

[@wawaski]

wow........

[@jan8919]

But the weather can be crazy though , hurrican , floodings

[@HollywoodInsight]

no because the lights face outwards. if you are driving on the brindge, it is impossible to see.

[@TheSweettooth95]

thay should keep them there!!

[@bignz721]

.. and how many accidents will happen from drivers looking at the bridge instead of the road?

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

perhaps the locals will demand it become a permanent fixture as people fall in love with it in the two year contract with the city

[@ihateuutube]

It is possible to actually get to Treasure Island from the Bay Bridge. I always see that creepy little off ramp, but it looks very sketchy.

[@californiamade5608]

It’s very possible. 🙄

[@CiaGuy]

hey wyatt its me richard XD

[@ricardocazares7466]

Kizward, only the north side and cars won't be able to see them from the bridge

[@AlexMerenkov2]

what is the song they used?

[@NathanButh]

If you have been to San Francisco then you know they already put huge amounts of money into helping the homeless. The thing is you can only do so much and from what I have seen when there, they have done about as much as they can.

[@Yibble100]

How long will it take for advertisers use the bridge like a billboard? ugh!

[@TheMisken]

Why not keep the lights there?

[@delancey650]

The drivers cannot see the lights from the road.

[@SkowerPhotography]

I filmed it a little myself last night you can see it on my channel

[@kinksboss1]

cant drive a couple of hours for world class skiing in Honolulu

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

Sure you can, though you have to take a flight to the big island and drive to the top of Mauna Kea. I have seen a documentary short film of people snow boarding and skiing down that mountain and it looked pretty epic.

[@rparl]

This is not taxpayer money. Are you saying that folks who donated money to this should have spent the money in accordance with your wishes, not their own? And how much of their own money are they allowed to spend as they wish?

[@e728cw]

Smart move. It will bring more people to San Francisco. More money for a smart rich city.

[@gregorylent]

much better with a million lights ..

[@jahman209]

I highly doubt it.

[@JoshMcHugh]

Zero dollars. Check 2:30 of the segment: "Funded entirely by private donations..."

[@NewWaveArch90]

aww only 2 years?

[@californiamade5608]

Nah it’s forever on now

[@zeos386sx]

This seems like a huge waste of electricity for a city and state filled with people constantly berating everyone else about the environment.

[@JoseMartinez-nb8bo]

just one side

[@rutiancoren]

lol, people should see Istanbul, and the leds we have are not monocolor.

[@souphog]

Every few years they have to repaint the bridges... the bay bridge's time is in two years, so they will be taken down then

[@ChicoStateMarkyMark]

Proud to be from the most beautiful city in America. It's privately funded so all you cynicals can quit complaining. SF has done more than enough for the homeless. There's only so much you can do. The homeless are attracted to our city. So what?

[@Beachdudeca]

It was funded by Private Donations ,

[@BoilerByBlood]

Really? I'll take Honolulu over San Fran any day.

[@teknicolorsushi]

$15/night.

[@amira-is8vc]

watch me cross the new bridge on my motorcycle at my page!

[@avoidcontact88]

Of course they didn't put lights facing the East Bay. -__-

[@californiamade5608]

Why should they?

[@mochzr]

Really?

[@AndrewMoore09]

hahaha thats some great technology... weird how the toll is cash only :/

[@brandonp4]

I love you baby!

[@ghanus2009]

No, just America.

[@DannyBoy-nz2mi]

Very cool. Great memories for the kids. Typical California being paid for by private citizens, you have to do it yourself.

[@chichancorzo]

You need to travel a little bit more dude!

[@Yibble100]

Sure! You think I'm too cynical? Look how they renamed most of the ballparks,stadiums and arens after corporations. Advertising pollution is everywhere. I hope it never happens, but..

[@JoseMartinez-nb8bo]

Yeah it could make a million more chronic homeless.....

[@worldpeaceforme]

I'm tired of hearing about Istanbul. I don't care about Istanbul.

[@jody024]

so how much did the American tax payer pay for this ?

[@erehwyrevekool]

Awesome!