Published: January, 2002 Faithful readers of Bay Crossings may recall when we last visited with Dylan Berry, the fellow in charge of the renovations currently underway at San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building. We thought it was time to check in with Dylan to see how things are going. It’s especially fitting given we’ve introduced our […]
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Prospect Of Bay Circle Line: Making Waves Of Imagination
By Michael Nolan Published: January, 2002 Your relatives back East are coming to San Francisco. They’re still not sure why you migrated to California and want some convincing answers. You’ve got to show the Bay Area at its best. And there’s the clue… the Bay itself… that magnificent body of water that unifies this scenically […]
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By Graceann Walden Published: January, 2002 In these weird economic times, we’re all looking for affordable entertainment. It can be had by ferry riders for a mere $6. Take your friends, family and visitors on an insider’s tour of three great San Francisco neighborhoods: Chinatown, nob Hill and Fishermen’s Wharf. As a writer specializing in […]
Captain Clark on Captain Clark
By Captain David Clark Published: January, 2002 This is a story of events leading up to my father’s attainment of the world record as Oldest Solo Circumnavigator. This is not a description of the actual voyage, but rather my view of the factors that motivated a member of the "Greatest Generation" to seek and meet […]
Bay CrossingsBay Environment
By Tery Shore Bluewater Network Published: January, 2002 If it can be done environmentally and economically, it should be done." That was how one commuter from Novato summed up his view of a possible ferry expansion on San Francisco Bay, speaking at the last of the public environmental meetings recently held in all nine Bay […]
Port Of Oakland Appoints Assistant To Executive Director
Published: January, 2002 The Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners appointed Dan Westerlin as Special Assistant to Executive Director Tay Yoshitani. Formerly working in the Maritime Division, Westerlin has served with the Port of Oakland for 13 years. In his new position, Westerlin will be coordinating international relations on behalf of the Port, […]
Port Of Oakland Commissioners Approve Ordinance To Sell Certain Jack London Square Assets To Jack London Square Partners
Published: January, 2002 The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance authorizing the sale of certain improvements located at Jack London Square to Jack London Square Partners (Ellis Partners and James Falaschi – Jack London Square Phase II Master Developer). Port Board President Phil Tagami said, "We are fortunate […]
Bay CrossingsJournal
CAVORTING By Bill Coolidge Published: January, 2002 Miss Darlene leads the procession of shrimp boats up Taylor’s Creek as the cloud laden peach orb settles behind the old clapboard buildings of Duke Marine Lab. Small splashes kick right and left as I paddle my blue kayak toward town. The Relics, a rock and roll band […]
Commuter Check Now Save Transit/Vanpool Riders Up To $480
Tax-free Monthly Benefit Increases From $65 to $100 Published: January, 2002 There is increased transit savings in store for 2002! Due to changes in federal law taking effect January 1, 2002, commuters can now save up to $480 annually through Commuter Check. Employers save more on payroll taxes as well—up to $120 per employee. […]
Ferries, Long Taken for Granted, are Now in Trouble
Published: January, 2002 What do over 50,000 workers, every major cultural institution, and San Francisco’s municipal budget have in common? The answer is that all rely on tourism to pay the bills. The September 11 terrorists attacks, which knocked the legs out from under San Francisco’s tourism industry, presents this important industry with its greatest […]