San Francisco Bay Ferry’s much-anticipated service between South San Francisco and the East Bay will be launching soon.
Two 25 knot, 199-passenger ferries have already been built in anticipation of the new route. These vessels have low-wake, low-wash hulls and are 85 percent cleaner than EPA Tier II regulations. The amenities on the vessels include spaces for bicycles, free wi-fi, and a food and beverage concession. Photo Courtesy of San Francisco Bay Ferry
BC Staff Report
Published: April, 2012
San Francisco Bay Ferry’s much-anticipated service between South San Francisco and the East Bay will be launching soon. With construction almost complete on the new South San Francisco ferry terminal at Oyster Point, the service will provide access to biotech and other jobs in South San Francisco for East Bay commuters as well as expand the geographic reach of emergency ferry response capabilities on San Francisco Bay.
The new service will operate Monday through Friday during peak commute periods between Alameda Main Street, Oakland’s Jack London Square, and the new South San Francisco Oyster Point ferry terminal with three to four departures from the East Bay and three to four departures from South San Francisco. The proposed date for service to begin is June 4 and the transit time is expected to be approximately 40 minutes from the East Bay to Oyster Point.
A one-way adult fare of $7 has been proposed and the Clipper Card can be used as well as cash. Free parking will be available for East Bay commuters and free shuttles to and from employers in the East Bay are planned. Bay Crossings will feature more on this exciting new service in next month’s issue. San Francisco Bay Ferry is a service of the Water Emergency Transportation Authority.
