News, Views and Analysis from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments
While not a panacea for Bay Area traffic, The Bold Italic wrote a piece highlighting the key role ferries might have in reducing congestion. Read More
Rummaging around the MTC photo archive we found a 40-year-old photo of the Marin, a Golden Gate Ferry that takes people from its namesake county to San Francisco and back. Read More
The first passengers hopped on a WETA ferry in Richmond early Thursday morning, marking the beginning of new service to San Francisco. Read More
After a nearly 60 year hiatus, ferry service is coming back to Richmond. The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) and the city of Richmond have broken ground on a ferry terminal at the site of a former Ford Motor plant on the Richmond waterfront. In the above video, MTC’s Mark Jones provides an overview of the project as well as the state of water transportation in the Bay Area.
The Richmond Ferry Terminal Project includes the construction of a terminal shelter, gangway and dock, improved pedestrian and bike facilities, a kayak launch ramp, ADA access, and parking for 362 cars. Weekday commuter ferry service between Richmond and San Francisco is expected to begin in September 2018. Read More