Work began on the first phase of the San Francisco Ferry Terminal Project in February 2000. This phase is still ongoing and involves constructing new and improved ferry terminal facilities and public access promenades on the north and south areas surrounding the historic Ferry Building. As part of the overall project, new facilities for commuter ferry service will be constructed with new covered, accessible landing facilities, granite portal structuresrailings and amenities, attractive stonework and colored paving at the portal areas, and a protective breakwater south of the south ferry terminal basin area.
Published: August, 2001
Work began on the first phase of the San Francisco Ferry Terminal Project in February 2000. This phase is still ongoing and involves constructing new and improved ferry terminal facilities and public access promenades on the north and south areas surrounding the historic Ferry Building. As part of the overall project, new facilities for commuter ferry service will be constructed with new covered, accessible landing facilities, granite portal structuresrailings and amenities, attractive stonework and colored paving at the portal areas, and a protective breakwater south of the south ferry terminal basin area.
The second phase of the Project began in January 2001 and includes construction of a continuous public access area along the waterside of the Ferry Building between the North and South Terminalsfor a new East Promenade. The East Promenade is aAn important design element of the Ferry Terminal Project and is nearing completion.is the East Promenade – a continuous public access area currently being constructed along the waterside of the Ferry Building between the North and South Terminals
The Project’s public access improvements include new promenades on the north, south, and east sides of the Ferry Building, and new ferry terminals at the south and north ends to provide for increased commuter ferry service capacity. to the North, East, and eventually South Bay regions. The public access improvements were designed to work in concert with the recently completed Embarcadero Roadway and San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) F-Line projectsimprovements. These combined projectsimprovements won an American Institute of Architects Regional and Urban Design Award for the year 2000. The Port of San Francisco, the Federal government and the State grants are all providing financial support and the Port of San Francisco made funding possible for the Project.
Project Completion Dates
It is anticipated that the new South Terminal will be ready for trial service with a new entrance portal, covered gangway and float, and breakwater by mid-September 2001. and for tThe new North Terminal will be in trial service by mid-October 2001. The official opening is tentatively scheduled for November. The East Promenade will open along with the renovated Ferry Building in late 2002. Pier 1/2 ferry service will continue uninterrupted until the new terminals are complete. At that point in the project, North Bay services will be shifted to the new North Terminal and East Bay services will shift to the new South Terminal area.
Project Benefits
The completed project will allow ferry operators to provide increased service for ferry passengers, improve accessibility and weather protection for ferry riders, and combine artistic and design features with facilities surrounding the waterfront area.
The new terminals have been designed to remain functional in the event of a major earthquake and will be . The existing Ferry Building float at Pier 1/2 will be refurbished and will be available for use as needed as a temporary emergency terminal. The terminals will beconfigured for maximum utility of use with the Ferry Building. The historic landmark building is currently being renovated scheduled for renovation and when completed will includebe developed for office, retail and restaurant spaceto . The existing Ferry Building float at Pier 1/2 will be refurbished and available for use as a temporary, emergency terminal. The fFuture phases of the Ferry Terminal project may include additional terminals and concessions areas designed to meet the anticipated demands of increased ferry ridership.
Summer 2001 Progress Report
Below are the project activities currently underway and planned for the San Francisco Ferry Terminal Project. All scheduled activities described are subject to change. The progress report tracks the latest news on project activities.
During the past few months, both the South and North Promenades and Terminals have come a long way since construction began in February 2000. a Granite entrance gatesway/doorway (or portals) to the Terminals, as well as with a welcoming decorative granite compass roses at the entrance and architectural finishes are nearing completion., like attractive stonework paving for the deck and ornamental handrails and lighting have been added around the perimeter of the Promenades.
Project activities at the South Promenade included replacement of an existing lagoon walkway to the Agricultural Building, pile and deck installation, and repair of the underside of the existing deck. Construction of the began in October 2000 for the breakwater that protects the south terminal basin area is complete.
Project activities at the North Promenade included repairs to the North Marginal Wharf area. A The new deck will included incorporate a seismic expansion joint that allows the pier area to move independently from the adjacent structures, yet remain intact in the event of a major earthquake.
On the East Side of the Ferry Building, wooden new concrete piles and a new wider deck have been added. The new deck will be topped with an attractive colored paving surrounded by the ornamental railing and finishes as part of the Ferry Building Project due to be complete by the end of 2002. The Ferry Building and the Ferry Terminals will operate independently. Meanwhile, during the Ferry Building’s renovations, a temporary protective tunnel will provide access to the North Terminal.
Upcoming Activities
The off-site construction of tThe floats and access ramps with canopies are currently undergoing painting and final assembly at the contractor’s yard in Sacramentotouchups. Decorative benches, and trashcans, and ornamental handrails and lighting bollards, and signage including maps, schedules, etc. are currently being placed at the South and North Promenades. Begin in August the paving at
Project Timeline
The south float and ramp are expected to arrive by late -August 2001 with the terminal soon thereafter. Following the completion of the South Terminal, the north float and ramp are expected to arrive mid-Fall 2001 with the terminal operating on a trial basis by mid-October. Pier 1/2 ferry service will continue uninterrupted until the new terminals are readycomplete.
