also, is the traffic really that bad?
2007-02-20 14:51:40 · 9 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
The traffic is not that bad but it is very dangerous in some areas. There are areas of Oakland that are very nice but there are many many gangs and murders all the time in those certain bad areas.
2007-02-21 12:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by aly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you are in Oakland. Some of the most expensive home real estate in California is in and around Oakland.
The traffic is always backed up around Berkeley and Oakland from both directions so yes, traffic is really that bad.
2007-02-21 05:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by murkglider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to live there as a kid,, I would not now or ever,, yes much more dangerous,than long ago.. Yes traffic thru hwy 880 and 580 at times very busy during commute hrs...
Lots of side shows, robberies near Bart(2blocks away)?
Yes real estate is a little reasonable there in east oakland,but lots of crime..
2007-02-20 15:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by tshark44 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where in Oakland you go. If you are in East or West Oakland (the sports arenas are in East Oakland), then it can be really dangerous. However, if you are in Rockridge, Peidmont, or Jack London Square, it is safe.
2007-02-20 15:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Dereky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, oakland isn't any more dangerous than anywhere else. but of course, there are some areas where you wouldn't want to be standing by yourself..but it's like that in almost any city...including MALIBU, CA!! and certain parts of beverly hills...yes, beverly hills has some people lurking around at night that aren't the best to be around. there are absolutely beautiful parts of oakland, but wouldn't you want to be aware of your surroundings no matter what city you're in??
2007-02-21 21:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Shoe Gyrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But every city has its bad places. Traffic kinda sucks tho.
2007-02-20 19:19:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, its very dangerous and the traffic/parking are really bad
2007-02-20 16:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Dke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don`t think so, I Live in Oakland and it is great.
2007-02-20 15:01:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am wondering that also, is it true that blue jeans are gang colors down there?
2007-02-20 14:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by david 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋