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GOLDEN GATE
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New! Bus s Effective
July 1, 2003
New Fare
Highway and Transportation District’s recommended for formal public comment.
(District) Board of Directors (Board) declared a During the outreach phase, the District received New Look
fiscal emergency. Facing a $202 million budget
shortfall over the next five years, the District
over 650 comments, which were instrumental
in modification of the final reduction package.
for Bus & Ferry
began aggressively exploring new revenue- Based on customer feedback, the Board Transit Guide
generating and cost-cutting programs, authorized the transit service reduction
including plans to decrease transit expenses by
approximately $20 million through service
package that emphasizes local mobility
(referred to as Scenario E) to be presented for
T he Summer 2003 edition of the Golden Gate Bus
& Ferry Transit Guide will hit the stands with a
new look. The new guide incorporates the timetables
reductions. In March 2003, the first phase of formal public comment. A series of formal and system map, previously distributed as two
service reductions was implemented, saving public hearings to receive public comment on separate publications. The guide now has a fold-out
approximately $2 million per year. On April 25, proposed route changes were held on May 20, service map for easier customer reference.
2003, the Board announced public hearing 27 and 29. Staff is scheduled to recommend a The Transit Guide redesign represents one way
dates to receive public comments on a more final service reduction plan to the the District is modifying operations to reduce costs.
comprehensive service reduction package. Transportation Committee on June 12 and to Using less expensive print materials, it is estimated
This process has spanned several months the Board on June 27, with a targeted that the District will save over 40% in production
and has included an extensive public outreach implementation date of September 14, 2003. expenses from the previous year. Production time
campaign. Several scenarios on service For additional information about the and labor has also been reduced, with the aid of
reduction were introduced at five public service reductions, including Board reports, new software that pulls timetable information
workshops (including one bilingual workshop) visit www.goldengate.org and click on directly from Golden Gate Transit’s scheduling data-
for community input. At these meetings, Transit Cut Public Hearings - May base into a published document format. Pick up a
customers were provided an opportunity to 2003. new Transit Guide today!
Visit San Francisco Farmers’ Market by Ferry
F resh produce and delectable treats are now
just a ferry ride away. Ripe, red strawberries;
succulent stalks of baby asparagus; creamy,
added Thursday and Sunday market days to their
usual Saturday/Tuesday schedule.
Enjoy a family ferry ride on the Bay and then
decadent cheeses; and plump, juicy tomatoes are stroll through the stalls of flowers, dairy prod-
just some of the taste tempting/mouth watering ucts, fruit and vegetables, seafood and breads.
goodies you’ll find at the San Francisco Ferry Don’t forget, on weekends and holidays children
Plaza Farmers’ Market. If you love farm-fresh under 12 ride the ferry free with a paying adult
produce, visit the Farmers’ Market, one of the (limit 2 children per full fare adult).
most highly acclaimed farmers’ markets in the Marketplace shops inside the ferry building
country, at its new digs at the San Francisco Ferry will begin opening their doors for business over
Building in the Plaza, just steps from the Golden the next few months. For more information on
Gate Ferry dock. And now there’s more good the Farmers’ Market or other Ferry Building
news for ferry riders—the Farmers’ Market has events, visit www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com.
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Kohr
415-923-2000 SAN FRANCISCO • 415-455-2000 MARIN COUNTY • 707-541-2000 SONOMA COUNTY • www.goldengate.org
415-257-4554 TDD OR CA. RELAY SERVICE 800-735-2929 TDD OR 800-735-2922 VOICE
Golden Gate Transit and Ferry Fare Increase
Effective Tuesday, July 1, 2003
RIDE VALUE DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR COMMUTERS
I n April 2003, Golden Gate Bridge,
Highway and Transportation District’s Ride Ticket Cost Zones You May Travel Between
Board of Directors approved an increase in Value Book Per Ticket
Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate
Ferry fares, effective July 1, 2003. Golden
Gate Transit bus fares will increase 5% $2.80 $44.80 $2.24 2 and 1, 5 and 4, 10 and 3
and inter-county paratransit fares will
increase 2.5%. Larkspur Ferry weekday $3.40 $54.40 $2.72 6 and 4, 3 and 1, 10 and 4,
cash fares will increase from $3.25 to
5 and 3, 10 and 2, 9 and 1
$5.60 with a 50% discount for
seniors/disabled and a 25% discount for $4.15 $66.40 $3.32 4 and 1, 10 and 9, 6 and 3, 5 and 2
youth.
One key change to the fare structure is $4.85 $77.60 $3.88 6 and 2, 10 and 8, 7 and 1
that there will be a new ticket book for $5.20 $83.20 $4.16 9 and 5, 8 and 5, 10 and 5
Larkspur Ferry and one for Sausalito Ferry,
called “Frequent Rider” books. Golden $5.50 $88.00 $4.40 10 and 7, 10 and 1, 8 and 1
Gate Ferry customers can purchase new
Frequent Rider Ticket Books (20 tickets) for $5.95 $95.20 $4.76 5 and 1, 8 and 6, 9 and 6,
$3.50 per ticket (Larkspur) and $3.00 per 10 and 6, 7 and 5
ticket (Sausalito). Customers who wish to
use a Zone 2 ticket for the Sausalito Ferry $6.60 $105.60 $5.28 7 and 6, 6 and 1
or Zone 3 ticket for the Larkspur Ferry will
have to add 80 cents when they board. All
$5.60 $60.00 $3.00 Sausalito Ferry
Ride Value Discount and Frequent Rider $5.60 $70.00 $3.50 Larkspur Ferry
Ticket books are valid for up to six months,
non-refundable, not transferable, and
cannot be used for group travel. Please refer to the Summer 2003 edition of the Transit Guide to locate a ticket agent near you.
How Golden Gate Transit is Funded
3%
Who Pays 24%
26%
for Transit?
D id you know that nearly half of your
Golden Gate Bus and/or Ferry ride is
paid for by excess Golden Gate Bridge
tolls? In fact, Bus and Ferry fares
contribute only about one-quarter of the 47%
operating cost of the trip, with grants or
other funding subsidizing the remaining
costs. Unlike most other transit agencies,
the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and GGB Toll Subsidy Customer Contribution
Transportation District does not have the
authority to levy taxes, so funding for
transit must come from customer fares or Other Revenue Government Grants
other sources.
Give them freedom to travel – with Ride Discount Ticket Books!
Golden Gate Bridge featured at Marin County Fair
Take the bus to the
O ur region’s national treasure, the
Golden Gate Bridge, will be show-
MARIN Golden Gate Transit will provide extra
bus service to and from the Fair on Friday,
cased at this year’s Marin County Fair.
The Fair, themed "The Bridge for all COUNTY Saturday and Sunday (July 4 through 6).
For bus schedule information, email
FAIR
Generations," will also highlight the events@goldengate.org or call Customer
Richmond/San Rafael Bridge, another Relations at 415-455-2000 (Marin),
important connection to the North 707-541-2000 (Sonoma) and 415-923-
Bay. The Fair begins on Wednesday, 2000 (San Francisco).
July 2 and continues through Sunday, JULY 2-6, Be sure to enjoy the Fair’s
July 6, 2003. As a partner of the Fair,
Thursday, July 3rd is Golden Gate Transit
Day. Bring your coupon from the Summer
2003 rides, exhibits and entertainment.
Your admission includes all
exhibits, entertainment, carnival
edition of the 2003 Transit Guide and rides and the nightly fireworks show.
receive $2 off Fair general admission. For a complete schedule of Fair events,
The history of the Golden Gate Bridge is rich visit www.marinfair.org.
with stories of heroes who risked their lives to
create this incredible span, by balancing atop towers Seeking Golden Gate Bridge
soaring 742 feet from the water in unpredictable weather or Memorabilia
diving in the freezing and dangerous currents of the bay to secure the The Marin County Fair is on the lookout for memorabilia from the
anchorages. You’ll hear their stories, see historic Bridge artifacts and Golden Gate Bridge to enhance their display of historic Bridge
photographs, and meet the employees who run the Bridge, Bus and artifacts. All memorabilia will be returned to its owners after the Fair.
Ferry Divisions today. You’ll also be able to take a virtual tour atop one Send copies of photographs or make arrangements to loan memora-
of the Bridge’s towers. And be sure to stop and test your knowledge bilia by contacting Fair Exhibits Supervisor Charlie Barboni via email at
of Golden Gate Bridge trivia at the technology kiosk. Make the Cbarboni@co.marin.ca.us, or call 415-499-7048.
Golden Gate Bridge exhibit, located in the Exhibit Hall, a must-see
during your visit at the Fair.
Advisory Committee on Accessibility
Seeks Nominations In Memoriam
he Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and sufficient details to identify the employee
T Transportation District’s Advisory
Committee on Accessibility (ACA) is looking for
(name or other description, bus or ferry
schedule, location, date, time and direction of
Captain David B. Clark,
Deputy General Manager of the Ferry
one or two outstanding Golden Gate Transit or travel). Division of the Golden Gate Bridge,
Ferry employees for recognition of their supe- The ACA assists the District in addressing Highway and Transportation District,
rior performance. Nominations are now being the transportation needs of the elderly and died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Santa
accepted for the ACA’s annual service award person with disabilities. ACA’s service award Rosa, two weeks after his 50th birthday,
recognizing exemplary performance in provid- program was first implemented in February and following a courageous 12-month
ing transit services to persons with disabilities 1991 and reflects ACA’s desire to recognize long battle with cancer. According to
and/or seniors. those employees who "go the extra mile" or Celia Kupersmith, General Manager of
To nominate an employee for this award, make an exceptional effort to assist passen- the Golden Gate Bridge District,
please write a description of the specific gers, especially seniors and persons with “David cared deeply about everyone he
reason(s) for the nomination and provide disabilities.
knew and worked with. He loved being a
part of the Golden Gate Ferry and made
Nominations should be submitted by June 30, 2003 to: such a difference from the very first day
E-mail: pac@goldengate.org he walked onto the job. He will be deeply
Phone: Write: missed by all who knew him."
415/444-2000 (Marin) GGT Customer Relations
David is survived by
415/923-2000 (San Francisco) 1011 Andersen Drive
his wife Kathy Clark; son Graham, 17;
707/541-2000 (Sonoma) San Rafael, CA 94901 and daughter Olivia, 10.
711 (California Relay Service)
Seniors and persons with disabilities ride half-fare every day!
Ride & Roll Bus Program Bus Service Adjustments
is a "Smash Hit" with Effective Sunday, June 8, 2003
Marin County Students G olden Gate Transit schedules are adjusted quarterly to ensure system
efficiency. Schedule adjustments go into effect on Sunday, June 8, 2003.
New schedules are available in the Summer 2003 edition of the Bus and
ide & Roll, a pilot program offer- Ferry Transit Guide and online at www.goldengate.org.
R ing free transit to 6th through 12th
grade Marin County students, has
Larkspur Ferry will depart the San Francisco Ferry Terminal at 10:10 am and arrive at
Larkspur at 11:00 am (weekdays) in order to connect with Route 1 buses.
kicked off with a resounding success. Route 2
Currently, 43 of a possible 55 middle Two northbound (n/b) San Francisco Financial District (SFFD) and two southbound (s/b) SFFD
and high schools are enrolled in the pro- trips will be canceled. Minor adjustments will be made to other trips.
gram. The brainchild of Marin County
Route 4
Supervisor Hal Brown, Ride & Roll Two n/b SFFD trips and two s/b SFFD trips will be canceled. Minor adjustments will be made
was created to reduce traffic along the to other trips.
Highway 101 Corridor and improve air
quality. Students take existing Golden Route 8
One n/b SFFD trip and one s/b SFFD trip will be canceled. Minor adjustments will be made
Gate Transit bus routes and schedules to
to other n/b trips.
get to and from school. The County of
Marin, Marin County Transit, Golden Route 18
Gate Transit, Bay Area Air Quality One n/b SFFD trip, one n/b San Francisco Civic Center (SFCC) trip and one s/b SFCC trip will
be canceled. Minor adjustments will be made to other trips.
Management District and the Marin
County Office of Education partnered to Route 19
bring Ride & Roll to Marin County Minor adjustments will be made to several trips.
families. Route 20
Approximately 1,500 Ride & Roll One late night n/b trip from the San Rafael Transit Center to the Canal will be canceled.
bus tickets are used each school day Minor adjustments will be made to other trips.
and preliminary surveys show that 40% Route 24
of enrolled students previously traveled Three n/b SFFD trips will be canceled and two s/b SFFD trips will be canceled. Minor adjust-
to school by automobile. In addition, ments will be made to other trips.
eight out of ten participating students
live at least ten blocks from the school.
Route 38
Two n/b SFFD trips and one s/b SFFD trip will be canceled.
Participating schools have been pleased with the results so
far. Comments have included, "Kids are thrilled to have the Route 44
new program," and "Traffic has not been as heavy around the One s/b SFFD trip will be canceled and minor adjustments will be made to other trips.
school." Students have also raved about the program and Route 45
noted that it has helped them become comfortable with riding supplemental service to Redwood High School/Tiburon will be modified to summer service.
public transit. Route 54
Ride & Roll is scheduled to run until the close of school One n/b SFCC, two n/b SFFD trips and two s/b SFFD trips will be canceled. Minor adjust-
in June, pause during summer break, and then resume with ments will be made to other trips.
the new school year in the fall. This pilot project is scheduled
Route 56
to conclude at the winter break in December 2003 or until One s/b SFFD trip will be canceled.
available funding is expended. Funding for Ride & Roll
comes from a combination of County of Marin general funds Route 60/70
Four n/b trips from the San Rafael Transit Center to Novato (Redwood & Grant) and five n/b
and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
SFCC trips will be canceled.
Transportation Fund for Clean Air.
To see whether your child’s school is enrolled in this pro- Route 63
gram, please contact the school administration office or visit will operate summer service (six additional trips per day). Effective July 19, Audubon
http://www.goldengatetransit.org/studentprogram/. Canyon will be closed for the season and all trips will begin/end at Stinson Beach.
Route 72
Minor adjustments will be made to some trips.
Route 74
Two n/b SFCC trips, one s/b SFCC trip and one s/b SFFD trip will be canceled. Minor adjust-
ments will be made to other trips.
Route 76
One n/b SFFD trip will be canceled.
Route 93
One s/b Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza trip will be canceled. Adjustments will be made to
other trips.
Enhanced bus service will be provided for the Marin County Fair on
July 4-6, 2003. For schedule information, email events@goldengate.org
or call Customer Relations at 415-455-2000.
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