WETA’s Zero-Emission Study
In the spring of 2021, WETA launched its Zero-Emission Study to inform development of a plan to transition ferry operations on San Francisco Bay to zero-emission vessels. The Study reached an important milestone in Spring 2023 with completion of the Blueprint for Zero Emission Vessel Transition (Blueprint). The effort was supported by a grant funding […]
Growing Transit Ridership by Establishing Community Partnerships
Advancing a ferry system that promotes access & affordability Recently, San Francisco Bay Ferry collaborated with Family Bridges, a non-profit community partner based in Oakland Chinatown. This collaboration marks the agency’s ongoing commitment to engaging with local communities. To encourage greater awareness of ferry service and lower barriers to accessing transit among low-income seniors, […]
How the Green Marine program promotes environmental responsibility in the marine industry
This past June, SF Bay Ferry received an official certification from Green Marine at the GreenTech 2025 Conference. Joining the Green Marine program has been several years in the making. SF Bay Ferry Senior Transportation Planner Arthi Krubanandh helped lead the agency’s certification process, joining other marine industry representatives, including ports, terminals, and shipowners, who […]
Protecting the Bay’s ecosystem with The Marine Mammal Center
To ensure the safe operation of vessel traffic in the San Francisco Bay, ferry captains and crew members navigate the Bay’s waters with close attention to marine wildlife In a conversation with Tony Heeter, Operations Supervisor at Blue & Gold Fleet, he shared the importance of SF Bay Ferry’s ongoing partnership with researchers and experts […]
Take on your next bikey adventure with SF Bay Ferry
Hop on a ferry with your bike, take in the views, and experience the best of local culture, history, and outdoor fun by the water This collaborative guide was compiled by SF Bay Ferry and Bike East Bay. The Bay Area is known for its rich history and vibrant culture, and SF Bay Ferry’s terminals […]
Ferry There! A summer of ferry-powered concerts, sports, and fun
Direct ferry service connects riders to lively concerts at Oracle Park, games at Chase Center, and the starting line at Bay to Breakers What if we told you that your next summer adventure in San Francisco is just a ferry ride away? With direct service running the whole summer, this is your sign to Ferry […]
MV Karl and the clean energy transition: Running the cleanest public ferry system in California
Over the past decade, San Francisco Bay Ferry has made waves in providing reliable, safe, and clean transportation options available to workers and riders across the region. Running a public ferry system is a highly collaborative effort, especially as the agency shares the state’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing more socially, economically, […]