b'MEMBERNEWSRichmond Ferry Service Launches in San Francisco BayThe ambitious expansion of passenger ferry service in thebetween Richmonds Ford Point and the San Francisco Ferry San Francisco Bay area continued on January 10, 2019, withBuilding during weekday morning and evening commutes. the launch of a new route between downtown San FranciscoAn undiscounted one-way adult fare is $9. The typical ride and Richmond and the concurrent opening of the Richmondwill take 35 minutes.Ferry Terminal. The Richmond Ferry Terminal Richmond, CA, is located on theThe new San Francisco Bay Ferry Richmondproject includes: an accessible eastern side of San Francisco Bay, toservice will offer four peak direction andgangway with a new ramping the north of Oakland and Berkeley.two reverse commute trips betweensystem, float, and piles; a passenger The new service is part of theRichmonds Ford Point and the Sanshelter; and the development and regional ferry network overseen byFrancisco Ferry Building during weekdayreconfiguration of a 362-space PVA Vessel member San Franciscomorning and evening commutes.paved parking lot. WETA also Bay Area Water Emergencyinstalled a new ADA-compliant Transportation Authority (WETA). The purpose is tokayak launch ramp and improved shoreline access at Ford alleviate traffic congestion and increase emergency waterPoint.transit response capabilities. For as long as I have been on the City Council23 years We are thrilled to launch new ferry service between we have been advocating for permanent ferry service, said Richmond and San Francisco, said Nina Rannells, WETAsRichmond Mayor Tom Butt. Richmond evolved as a wa-executive director. This new weekday commute service willterfront community, and ferries are a significant part of our improve the lives of East Bay residents by getting them off ofheritage. Its thrilling to be back in business.the congested freeways and onto the bay with a safe, reliableWETA has invested $465 million in recent years in new and enjoyable alternative. ferry assetsincluding new terminals, maintenance facili-The new San Francisco Bay Ferry Richmond service willties and vesselsto support its mission to expand regional offer four peak direction and two reverse commute tripsCONTINUED ON PAGE 45Eachyear,thousandsofpreventablemaritime accidents are caused by operator inattention, cited twice as frequently as the next leading factor. The Furuno BR500 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) helps to prevent these accidents.Scan this code with your smart phone for a Guided Tour of the BR500.www.FurunoUSA.com44APRIL 2019FOGHORN'