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WHEREAS,on September 29, 1999,Red and White Ferries will resume daily ferry
service between Richmond and San Francisco-a service that first commenced in
the early l WO s;
WHEREAS,every weekday there will be eight convenient round-trips between the
Richmond Ferry Terminal and.the San Francisca,ferry.Building; F
WMEREAS,Contra Costa residents will also enjoy scheduled weekend ferry service
to the tan Francisco Ferry&Mding and Historic Fisherman's WhaH;
WHEREAS,Berry service frrom Richmond to San Francisco wffl enable hundreds of
commuters to get out of their cars each day helping to decrease traffic gridlock
;along Interstate 80 and reducing auto emissions,
WHEREAS,the City of Richmond and Its residents have overwhelmingly supported
the resumption of ferry service to San Francisco as an environmentally sound,
economical alternative to commuting by auto;
WHERAS, Richmond commuters will have the luxury of ample parking at the
Richmond Feng Terminal and a bus line that connects with the ferry terminal;
WHEREAS,commuters will be treated to special entertainment aboard the ferry
every month,
NOW,THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors sloes hereby
support the Red and White Fleet's resumption of Merry service between Richmond
and San Francisco and further declares September 29, 1999 as Richmond-San
Francisco Commuter Ferry Service tiny.
PAgED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 28th day of
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John Ct 1 ^� a B.Ulikerrd,101strict 11
Di 111 Mark Desautnier,District Iv
CanCiami114 District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors of Xed this
2e da►y of September.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy Clerk
introduced by Supervisor John Gloia,District one
Resolution 991494