Comments on: A Ferry for Oyster Point http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/ Transportation and urban planning in the San Francisco Bay Area Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:43:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: WETA Plans Changes for East Bay Ferries « Transbay Blog http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-7025 WETA Plans Changes for East Bay Ferries « Transbay Blog Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:26:18 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-7025 [...] include a direct route between Oakland and South San Francisco (utilizing a new terminal at Oyster Point), which will not serve San Francisco — as well as six other routes that would link San [...] [...] include a direct route between Oakland and South San Francisco (utilizing a new terminal at Oyster Point), which will not serve San Francisco — as well as six other routes that would link San [...]

]]> By: Menu for the Bay Area Transportation Stimulus « Transbay Blog http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-6578 Menu for the Bay Area Transportation Stimulus « Transbay Blog Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:35:20 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-6578 [...] On the other hand, different federal programs could fund ferry vessels and the South San Francisco ferry terminal, Doyle Drive, Caltrain grade separations and electrification, and the Port of Oakland truck [...] [...] On the other hand, different federal programs could fund ferry vessels and the South San Francisco ferry terminal, Doyle Drive, Caltrain grade separations and electrification, and the Port of Oakland truck [...]

]]> By: Ricky http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-5603 Ricky Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:57:53 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-5603 Well, this would definitely improve transportation. Ferry terminal will be the best of all route ever being made. Ricky ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <a href="http://www.norfolkline.com" rel="nofollow">Ferry to France</a> Well, this would definitely improve transportation. Ferry terminal will be the best of all route ever being made.

Ricky

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]]> By: EBtoPenCommuter http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3796 EBtoPenCommuter Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:25:07 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3796 South City Caltrain station is miserable indeed, but nobody who would use a Jack London terminal is on Caltrain anyway. South City Caltrain station is miserable indeed, but nobody who would use a Jack London terminal is on Caltrain anyway.

]]> By: Eric http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3757 Eric Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:26:23 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3757 High-speed ferries were not planned for this route, and to my knowledge, that hasn't changed. I think that the <i>Examiner</i> article was the first time I've seen a 25-minute figure quoted for the JLS trip. High-speed ferries were not planned for this route, and to my knowledge, that hasn’t changed. I think that the Examiner article was the first time I’ve seen a 25-minute figure quoted for the JLS trip.

]]> By: peanut gallery http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3750 peanut gallery Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:25:14 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3750 Are these going to be high-speed ferries? If so, 35 minutes seems too long. That's how long it takes to get all the way up to Larkspur from the Ferry Building. I know the Estuary requires them to slow down, but they do the same thing from before San Quentin to the terminal in Larkspur. If they're single-hull boats, then it sounds about right. Are these going to be high-speed ferries? If so, 35 minutes seems too long. That’s how long it takes to get all the way up to Larkspur from the Ferry Building. I know the Estuary requires them to slow down, but they do the same thing from before San Quentin to the terminal in Larkspur. If they’re single-hull boats, then it sounds about right.

]]> By: Aaron Priven http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3727 Aaron Priven Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:38:28 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3727 As cost-ineffective as this may be, and I'm not saying I support it, it's not as bad as some of the proposals. A ferry from Redwood City to SF, which is almost certain to be slower, less conveniently located, and less frequent than already-existing Caltrain? What in the world could they be thinking? As cost-ineffective as this may be, and I’m not saying I support it, it’s not as bad as some of the proposals. A ferry from Redwood City to SF, which is almost certain to be slower, less conveniently located, and less frequent than already-existing Caltrain? What in the world could they be thinking?

]]> By: Nick/295bus http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3724 Nick/295bus Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:51:07 +0000 http://transbayblog.com/2008/01/23/a-ferry-for-oyster-point/#comment-3724 Ferries are cool, but I feel like the cool factor is the main reason they are being concerned. If you have to ride a bus to get to the ferry and then another shuttle to get to your office--wouldn't it be better, if less romantic, to just put dedicated bus/carpool lanes on all BA bridges and freeways, and take a bus the whole distance. I'd rather see this money invested in improving access between SSF CalTrain and the Oyster Point area, which right now is really miserable. You would probably get more bang for the buck in terms of new transit riders per $$$. Ferries are cool, but I feel like the cool factor is the main reason they are being concerned.

If you have to ride a bus to get to the ferry and then another shuttle to get to your office–wouldn’t it be better, if less romantic, to just put dedicated bus/carpool lanes on all BA bridges and freeways, and take a bus the whole distance.

I’d rather see this money invested in improving access between SSF CalTrain and the Oyster Point area, which right now is really miserable. You would probably get more bang for the buck in terms of new transit riders per $$$.

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