ON OUR COVER OCTOBER 2008

Labor Leader Robert Mcdonnell Dies

Published: September, 2003 The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) lost a true treasure when veteran member of the Board of Directors, Robert McDonnell, died of a heart attack on Sunday, August 17, 2003, while visiting Sweden. Since being appointed to the District Board of Directors in June 1982, McDonnell’s enthusiasm for serving […]

Enjoy Columbus’ Day Riverboat Style on a Bay Celebration Dinner Cruise

Published: October, 2006 Bay Celebration is a two-deck, riverboat style vessel powered by twin diesels engines. Its two decks are comprised of a completely enclosed, climate controlled lower deck and a partially enclosed upper deck. There is room for dancing. Wheel chair access with dock level boarding. Full bar service and state-of-the-art sound system. Reserve […]

Pelosi Announces $2.5 million for Fuel Cell Ferry

Published: July, 2003 Today House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced that the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority will receive $2,483,750 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to construct the first zero-emission passenger-only ferry in the world.  Pelosi requested these funds in the 2003 federal Transportation appropriations bill, following the $100,000 she secured in […]