Support ferry service on Ford Peninsula and direct staff to create implementation plan
In Plain English
The Ford Peninsula currently has no ferry connections to other Bay Area locations. The city wants to explore adding ferry service to improve transportation options for residents and visitors. If approved, staff will research costs, routes, and timeline for potential ferry operations.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
To adopt Resolution No. 15-06
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a resolution to explore adding ferry service to the Ford Peninsula. Staff will now research the costs, potential routes, and timeline for connecting the area to other Bay Area locations by boat. This could eventually give residents and visitors a new transportation option beyond driving, though no money has been committed yet and the research is just getting started. The vote continues the council's consistent support for infrastructure projects.
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