WETA Solicits Public Input on Ferry Transition
Under new state legislation passed last year the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) was charged with consolidating City of Alameda and City of Vallejo ferry services and all planned public transportation ferries under WETA. WETA also has expanded responsibility for coordinating emergency response activities for public waterborne transit services. These responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with a Transition Plan and an Emergency Water Transportation System Management Plan. WETA is required to create and adopt both plans by July 1, 2009 and to take public input prior to their adoption.
WETA Draft Transition & EWTSM Pan
WETA has released a Draft Transition Plan and Draft Emergency Water Transportation System Management Plan. The draft documents are now available for download at www.watertransit.org. In addition to the public hearings, comments may be submitted in writing to WETA at Pier 9, Suite 111, The Embarcadero, SanFrancisco, CA 94111. Comments may also be submitted via the contact form on our website or send by fax to (415) 291-3388. The public comment period is open April 2 through May 18, 2009.
