Transit Connectivity
Oyster Point Marina just started ferry service from South San Francisco to Alameda and Oakland. I support connecting Caltrain and SamTrans to the ferry. Bicycle commuters should also be able to reach the ferry.
We should have access to our bay and beaches. I support providing bike rental opportunities on the Bay Trail and the Coastal Trail, swipe a credit card to rent a bike and explore the waterfront!
We can:
- Partner with transit agencies in providing shuttles to the South San Francisco Caltrain station.
- Work with SamTrans to bring bus service directly to the ferry terminal.
- Contact local companies to promote the ferry as a commuting option. Those companies can provide shuttle services to and from their offices.
- Put a billboard on 101, just south of the Oyster Point exit, saying "Going to Oakland? Take the ferry, next exit!"
The ferry service is managed by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority. In the past, cooperation between the Harbor District and WETA has been limited. I'd like to change that. At the least, the Harbor Commission should have a member at each of WETA's meetings, and we should invite WETA to attend ours.
The new Oyster Point Marina ferry terminal is open