Published: April, 2004 The Port of Oakland endured a purgatory of environmental reviews before being permitted to undertake dredging necessary to retain its status as a major port. It took years, cost millions, and thoroughly convinced the Port of the need to be ahead of the environmental curve. Here, examples of the Port of Oakland’s […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
Adieu MV Golden Gate
By Guy Span Published: April, 2004 For the first time in 45 years, San Francisco feted a ferryboat retirement as the MV Golden Gate made her last trips to Sausalito. Special events were held on the 4:05 and 5:30 p.m. runs and commuters, former commuters, friends, and the interested public were all invited to join. […]
West End Dragons Fly
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: April, 2004 BAD are the dragons that rowers make fly. Members of the Berkeley Bay Area Dragon rowing team generously moved one of its dragon boats to Alameda last summer. The adult team, called the Dragon Flyers, quickly manned the boat. Not yet a full boat, there are enough rowers to […]
Editorial
Now Let’s Raise Golden Gate Bridge Tolls to $8 Published: April, 2004 Last month, Bay Area voters did the right thing, passing RM-2 by a comfortable margin and thereby raising bridge tolls by $1 to fund a myriad of desperately-needed and long-overdue public transit enhancements. It’s big news for ferry riders. Over 20% of the […]
Sail San Francisco’s 1st Annual Maritime Career Fair
Published: April, 2004 Held at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park on May 13, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., this unique event is designed to introduce Bay Area high school students to the diversity of the maritime industry. All visitors are invited to visit booths manned by maritime professionals, hear panel discussions, and take interactive tours […]
Doings in Vallejo
Published: April, 2004 Vallejo’s fantastic ferries offer the best ride on the Bay and the city itself is a waterfront jewel in the making. Here are two upcoming special events worth marking in the calendar. Combine a “poor man’s cruise” day-on-the-Bay with these fun events! 37th Annual Silverado Concours d’Elegance Mare Island Sunday, June 6, […]
April 24th, 7:30pm at the Regency Center in San Francisco – Be there!
Published: April, 2004 Don’t miss the chance to see and meet your favorite sailors out of foulies (foul weather gear). This is THE Bay Area’s Opening Day on the Bay kick-off event to celebrate community sailing. Fund-raising benefits Treasure Island Sailing Center. The gala event will be held at the Regency Center in San Francisco […]
Port of Oakland Says Let There Not Be Light
Published: April, 2004 The plan involves retrofitting fixtures along the 7th Street, Maritime Street, and New Road with visors to eliminate glare. Training sessions have been held with Port engineers and planners to educate them on the problem of lighting pollution. As the public becomes more aware of lighting pollution, developers and agencies like the […]
America’s Cup 2007 Update
Published: April, 2004 The history began in 1851 when notable sailors from New York won a race in England finishing so far in the lead, the Queen was told, that there was no second place. The America’s Cup evolved into the most prestigious match race in the world. Challengers now compete in a round robin […]
New Cross-Airport Opens at Oakland International Airport
Published: April, 2004 A new roadway crossing Oakland International Airport (OAK) opened recently, marking the completion of a major construction project that significantly improves access between the airport, Interstate-880, and Bay Farm Island, at the south end of Alameda. The new roadway between OAK and Harbor Bay Parkway is the final phase of a $120 […]