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Details Announced for Oakland Estuary Water Shuttle
A little yellow boat dubbed "Woodstock" will start sailing between Oakland and Western Alameda in less than two weeks. But the state is still giving short shrift to non-drivers trying to cross the estuary
July 8, 2024
Two-Item Tuesday: A Very Ferry Future. Plus Advocates Call BS on ‘Welcoming West Portal Committee’
Here are two new stories of interest to the safe and livable streets community.
May 7, 2024
Help Plan Future Ferries for the Bay Area
Give your feedback as the Bay Area figures out how to expand ferry service over the next 20 years.
October 17, 2022
Can Ferries Connect Bay Area Rail?
It looks as if there may soon be a one-seat connection between the East and North Bay
December 16, 2021
A Very Ferry Future for Oakland?
Oakland City Councilmember and vice-Mayor Rebecca Kaplan wants a less San Francisco/commuter-focused service, with direct ferries running between multiple locations and Oakland.
July 12, 2021
A Tour of Alameda’s Ferry Maintenance Facility
Right next to the Hornet Museum, on western Alameda Island, sits the new $50 million Ron Cowan ferry maintenance facility, opened at the end of last year. Inside, workers toil away fueling and maintaining the ferries that carry commuters around the Bay.
August 9, 2019
Open Thread: Does it Make Sense to Add a Large Ferry Terminal at the Berkeley Pier?
The old Berkeley pier, seen in the image below, is certainly picturesque. But is it the right location for a ferry terminal that could cost $20 million?
May 6, 2019
New Transit Housing Bill Racks up Endorsements
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener's latest transit-oriented housing bill, SB 50, the More HOMES Act, is gaining momentum and endorsements
March 14, 2019
SPUR Talk: A Very Ferry Future for the Bay Area?
Is ferry expansion key to addressing the Bay Area's transportation needs?
February 22, 2018