We have a similar kind of bridge at our city. The Humber Bridge. Though has differences. Always fun to cross as a pedestrian/cyclist too. They close off pedestrian access sometimes
Used to live on S I. Left in 87. I think the toll was 4 bucks. Wouldn't surprise me if it was up to 20 or more. Nice video. Looked like a nice day too. May or June I bet.
At 5:14, the sign for Hylan Boulevard. For visitors to Staten Island, you don't want to miss that. Staten Island's version of the Las Vegas strip. About 8 miles of strip malls. Yeah, I'm a life long Staten Islander.
Wow!..I'm coming to America soon....I'll be coming for IT.. too. Crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge...♡ that's a dream coming true from back in the day^^ Very Nice video. I just subbed to your Channel:)
Wrong! That’s was in Tacoma, WA. The bridge was first opened in July 1940, but it was destroyed by November, and then it was rebuilt and reopened in 1950. I’m talking about NYC and the Verrazano Bridge.
@@crazeyjoe That's when the big migration of Brooklynites to SI started in earnest, because the bridge was completed in 1964 (the upper deck). My family came in 1970, when I was just a year old, but the Brooklyn-SI migrations are still ongoing. I also went in the reverse direction, when I was part of the hipster/yuppie douchebag trend that was gentrifying Brooklyn in my 20s and 30s ( I was keeping it real by being an actual New Yawkuh!). But I couldn't afford to keep appearances in Park Slope anymore, so they had me expelled and deported back to Staten Island. But I'm in Grasmere, so it's practically Bay Ridge. I can see it across the water.
You can run across it during the New York City Marathon. If you run very slowly, that is like walking. You can also ride your bicycle across it during the New York City 5 Boro Bike Tour. I did that three times. The last time I did that tour, my bicycle chain snapped. So instead of trying to fix it the middle of the bridge, I just walked my bicycle over to the other side. But otherwise, there is no pedestrian or bicycle access, unfortunately. (There was originally supposed to be, but Robert Moses, New York City's master planner at the time the bridge was built, was opposed to the idea. They occasionally talk about adding a walkway or bike path, though.) www.nytimes.com/1994/02/20/nyregion/l-robert-moses-canceled-bike-paths-on-verrazano-264253.html nyc.streetsblog.org/2020/08/14/unidentified-verrazzano-bridge-cyclist-points-the-way-to-what-the-region-needs/
@@mykedre22 What's under the bridge? Water (the Narrows, a body of water between the Atlantic Ocean and New York Harbor). How long does it take to cross? Depends on traffic. If you're going at speed limit at 30 mph and there's no traffic (like in the middle of the night), maybe 2-3 minutes? If you're speeding (don't speed), less. If it's rush hour and heavy traffic and an accident, you can be stuck there for 40 minutes or an hour. I think I was once stuck on it for like almost 2 hours.
I've been on the Verrazano many of times. The bridge is awesome and not scary. Great view of the Manhattan Skyline and if you are lucky, very large and impressive ships sail beneath the bridge!
@@yourroyalhighness7662 If you google the date May 21, 2019, and the words Verrazano Bridge you can find information about what happened, although the name is anonymous in the news story. Unfortunately, many people have done this over the years, just like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Fewer people do it on the VZ because there is no pedestrian walkway, nevertheless there have been many incidents over the years .
So many childhood memories going across the Verrazzano to go from Jersey to Queens! 🔥
Great video. Idk why I'm watching it like I haven't been taken that bridge for 30 years lol
😂😂
Great for VR exposure therapy. (I've develiped highway/bridge anxiety). Thanks for this!
I miss Brooklyn so much.
This simple video made my homesick heart so happy.
Thank you
We have a similar kind of bridge at our city. The Humber Bridge. Though has differences. Always fun to cross as a pedestrian/cyclist too. They close off pedestrian access sometimes
this bridge always makes me think Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons Of Liberty
Great video! Saw that bridge from Staten Islands ferry when I was in NYC, but just got to know the name when I was back again in Hamburg, Germany!
And the port authority emptied my pockets coming and going...
Used to live on S I. Left in 87. I think the toll was 4 bucks. Wouldn't surprise me if it was up to 20 or more. Nice video. Looked like a nice day too. May or June I bet.
Oops just went back and read.the description. September. My bad.
At 5:14, the sign for Hylan Boulevard. For visitors to Staten Island, you don't want to miss that. Staten Island's version of the Las Vegas strip. About 8 miles of strip malls. Yeah, I'm a life long Staten Islander.
Great video. Is this the bridge in Saturday Night Fever??
Yes it is
Yeah this is a beautiful bridge, huge even bigger than the mighty George Washington Bridge, twice the size of the Whitestone Bridge.
I go to Staten Island all the time it’s wierd watching videos like this lol
In how many minutes you can cross this verezano bridge
Wow!..I'm coming to America soon....I'll be coming for IT.. too. Crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge...♡ that's a dream coming true from back in the day^^
Very Nice video. I just subbed to your Channel:)
Thank you. It's an amazing city. I hope you have a nice trip.
@@SteveCSilva Thank you Steve
I'm sure it will be^^
Did you get to go on your trip or was it canceled with the virus??
Here because I'll be running over this at the start of the NYC marathon and it seems terrifying !
The new and improved tacoma narrows bridge
2 decks and much longer!
Wrong! That’s was in Tacoma, WA. The bridge was first opened in July 1940, but it was destroyed by November, and then it was rebuilt and reopened in 1950. I’m talking about NYC and the Verrazano Bridge.
Great video. I want to visit New York once in my life.
Is this going from Staten Island to Brooklyn or from Brooklyn to Staten Island?
To Staten Island from Brooklyn.
From B'klyn to SI 😉
@@SteveCSilva hey I am From Mumbai 🇮🇳
Oh yes, the backed up traffic on the Gowanus, BQE!
Great job 👏 on video as always 😅
Please be advised that there is nothing to fear until the citizens of Staten Island and Bayonne, New Jersey provide you there blessings!
What if you don't have Ezpass?
Brooklyn to Staten Island.
Saturday night fever!!! 🤩🤩
Long bridge. I'd hate to be stuck in all that traffic heading back into the City.
Reminds me of the movie Saturday Night Fever. Guy falling off
My Top favourite bridge in the world
AKA the bridge that can breathe
Qual é maior, essa ou a Golden Gate?
This one is bigger. By about 20 meters.
This is taller than the Golden Gate Bridge, but this bridge was inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge.
More likely this bridge was inspire by the George Washington Bridge.
Same architect for all three.
I get a hint of vertigo on the VNB.
If the Bridge was not there how would people get across?
The S.I. Ferry or you can take two other bridges there & go through New Jersey.
Crossed it when doing the NYC marathon
It’s spelled “Verrazzano” with 2 Z’s .
Iived on both sides of the bridge.
@Shin Godzilla 2016 Correct
Like half of Staten Island!
At least half of Staten Islanders are ex-Brooklynites.
@@grasmereguy5116 Most of the ex Brooklynites moved to SI moved there in the 60's and 70's.
@@crazeyjoe That's when the big migration of Brooklynites to SI started in earnest, because the bridge was completed in 1964 (the upper deck). My family came in 1970, when I was just a year old, but the Brooklyn-SI migrations are still ongoing. I also went in the reverse direction, when I was part of the hipster/yuppie douchebag trend that was gentrifying Brooklyn in my 20s and 30s ( I was keeping it real by being an actual New Yawkuh!). But I couldn't afford to keep appearances in Park Slope anymore, so they had me expelled and deported back to Staten Island. But I'm in Grasmere, so it's practically Bay Ridge. I can see it across the water.
Can you walk on the bridge ?
You Can Walk On Brooklyn Bridge
You can run across it during the New York City Marathon. If you run very slowly, that is like walking. You can also ride your bicycle across it during the New York City 5 Boro Bike Tour. I did that three times. The last time I did that tour, my bicycle chain snapped. So instead of trying to fix it the middle of the bridge, I just walked my bicycle over to the other side. But otherwise, there is no pedestrian or bicycle access, unfortunately. (There was originally supposed to be, but Robert Moses, New York City's master planner at the time the bridge was built, was opposed to the idea. They occasionally talk about adding a walkway or bike path, though.)
www.nytimes.com/1994/02/20/nyregion/l-robert-moses-canceled-bike-paths-on-verrazano-264253.html
nyc.streetsblog.org/2020/08/14/unidentified-verrazzano-bridge-cyclist-points-the-way-to-what-the-region-needs/
Whatz under the bridge, and how long it takes to cross it
@@mykedre22
What's under the bridge? Water (the Narrows, a body of water between the Atlantic Ocean and New York Harbor).
How long does it take to cross? Depends on traffic. If you're going at speed limit at 30 mph and there's no traffic (like in the middle of the night), maybe 2-3 minutes? If you're speeding (don't speed), less. If it's rush hour and heavy traffic and an accident, you can be stuck there for 40 minutes or an hour. I think I was once stuck on it for like almost 2 hours.
side or peak bridge 🌉 verrazano
I hate bridges. Don't trust them, never will. I have been lucky. I'm always road traveling over the U.S. and I have never had to drive on one.
I've been on the Verrazano many of times. The bridge is awesome and not scary. Great view of the Manhattan Skyline and if you are lucky, very large and impressive ships sail beneath the bridge!
This fucking bridge tok my sis live :21 maj 2019 .I hate this place !
What happened?
@@otilianicoletaburgus9676 I am sorry to hear about your sister.
@@yourroyalhighness7662
If you google the date May 21, 2019, and the words Verrazano Bridge you can find information about what happened, although the name is anonymous in the news story.
Unfortunately, many people have done this over the years, just like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Fewer people do it on the VZ because there is no pedestrian walkway, nevertheless there have been many incidents over the years .
Got the car piece of shit get some spoiled having a couple hundred thousand dollar car
Golden Gate Bridge is better