Politics & Government

SF Bay Ferry Will Beef Up Service If BART Workers Strike

San Francisco Bay Ferry will provide extra ferries and extended service hours if BART employees strike on Monday, ferry officials announced Saturday.

The special strike schedule for the Main Street terminal in Alameda is attached to this article. 

Here is the special strike schedule for Harbor Bay

"San Francisco Bay Ferry (SFBF) will make every effort to accommodate increased ridership demand resulting from a BART strike," ferry officials said.

"These efforts will include deploying all available vessels, implementing special schedules, extending service hours, providing for onsite (off boat) ticket sales at some locations, and providing customer service representatives to provide information and keep riders informed.

"Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to serve you. However, some delays are to be expected so we ask for your patience and understanding."

Other details provided by San Francisco Bay Ferry are below.

Ferry Terminal Locations:
Alameda: 2990 Main Street
SF: San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E: Located behind the Ferry Building on the south side

Ticketing:
At Alameda Main Street: Clipper cards and paper tickets are accepted. Tickets may be purchased onboard with check, cash or credit card. 

Boarding: 
Strictly first come, first served. 

Parking: 
Parking at or near ferry terminals will be limited. Please plan to be dropped off at the terminal, or car pool, bike, walk, or take the Alameda shuttle. Limited free parking is available at the terminal and on Main Street. 

Bikes/Bike Valet: 
Space onboard for bikes will be limited to between 16 and 44 depending upon the boat. If all onboard bike spaces are taken you may have to wait for the next departure. 

Free Valet Bike Parking: Alameda Bicycle Shop along with Alamedan Hal Keenan will offer free valet bicycle parking at the Main Street Ferry Terminal. Valet available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


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