Study reveals Bay Bridge approach worst commute in Bay Area

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Thursday, August 27, 2015
FILE - Traffic is seen near the Bay Bridge in this undated image.
FILE - Traffic is seen near the Bay Bridge in this undated image.
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If driving on the approach to the Bay Bridge has you pulling your hair out there's a reason for that.

A Texas A&M Transportation Institute study found that the Bay Bridge approach is the worst commute in the Bay Area.

The San Francisco-Oakland area ranks third nationally in time wasted on a commute. The study revealed each commuter spends at least 78 hours a year stuck in traffic.

San Jose ranks fifth with 67 hours lost annually.

Bay Area drivers lose as much as $1,600 in time and fuel annually.