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November
2003 |
Ferryriders
Rejoice!..Double coverage, pages
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was a long, hard slog, and victory was only possible due to the
stalwart support of Ferry Champion Senator Don Perata, but with
passage of SB916, which puts to a vote of the people whether to
raise bridge tolls, plans for improved and expanded ferry service
figure to be in the money. With polls showing voters well-inclined
to the toll-boost proposal, millions may be available for as soon as
mid next year Go to Article |
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Sensible
Shoes |
| New
York’s horrific ferry accident at Staten Island is a wake-up call for
ferry operators. While San Francisco has an excellent history of safety,
even back in the radar-less fog-shrouded days, there have been accidents.
We review the past and project the future of ferry safety on the Bay…and
specifically question the need for speed.
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The Great Aluminum
Problem |
| In 1999, Nichols Brothers
Boatyard built a new Incat design, Jet Cat Express for Catalina
Island service (this should not be confused with the Jet Cat Express
that operated for Vallejo). Shortly after entering service,
mysterious hull cracking and pitting developed. Nichols replaced a
shaft bearing, believing that the problem might have been caused by
excessive vibration. Despite that, the problems grew. Our intrepid
correspondent Guy Span runs the story to ground. Go to Article |
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