California awards ferry service grant Thursday March 06, 2003
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Department of Transportation announced Thursday it has awarded a $4.2 million federal grant to expand ferry service in the San Francisco Bay Area, part of a broader effort to reduce congestion on Bay crossings. The grant will fund the purchase of two new high-speed passenger ferries and expand dock facilities at three Bay Area terminals. Officials say the new vessels will cut crossing times and increase capacity on the most congested routes. “Water transit is a critical piece of the Bay Area’s transportation future,” said Caltrans director Jeff Morales. “This investment will benefit commuters for decades to come.” (Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) |