What Makes For Good Ferry Design?

San Francisco Bay Crossing Magazine offers up a curmudgeonly-review of the new Alameda – Oakland ferry, Peralta.

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February 4, 2002, 10:00 AM PST

However, the designers were completely clueless as to how a ferry works on the inside. They essentially decided that all transit users were like BART passengers and traveled in groups of one. Thus the floor plan allows only a handful of people to sit together... One of the main differences between ferry services and other transit services is simply the opportunity to meet your neighbors and discuss the days events. For those who bother to read history, the 1930 accounts of ferry service reported on the camaraderie that developed on board, with special holiday events and even live music.

Thanks to John Bollinger

FULL STORY: A Curmudgeonly Review of the new Alameda – Oakland ferry Peralta

Sunday, February 3, 2002 in Bay Crossings

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