Public Comments Requested on Proposal to Increase Golden Gate Ferry Clipper Fares by 5%

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) is facing a projected $87 million five-year deficit as the result of several fiscal impacts, including an economy with fewer jobs in the Golden Gate service area resulting in reduced fare revenue, loss of state transit funding, and a $75 million payment for the critical Doyle Drive reconstruction project. The District's Board of Directors developed a Financial Plan in 2009 with 33 initiatives aimed at reducing costs or generating new revenue. To date, 25 of these initiatives have been implemented or are now underway toward implementation.

The District is proposing to increase Golden Gate Ferry Clipper fares by 5% effective July 1, 2012, and each year through July 1, 2015. To read the staff report, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: At the January 12 meeting of the Transportation Committee, a proposal to consider a monthly premium parking fee at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal was tabled in Committee, with a request to revise the proposal to include additional alternatives and analysis for public comment. More information will be forthcoming at future date not yet determined.