CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1121Introduced by Assembly Member ChiuFebruary 17, 2017 An act relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1121, as introduced, Chiu. San Francisco Bay Area ferries.Existing law establishes various programs to fund transportation projects throughout the state.Existing law establishes the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority with specified powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the authority to coordinate the emergency activities of all water transportation and related facilities within the San Francisco Bay Area region, as defined.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Ferries on the San Francisco Bay have historically played a major role in San Francisco Bay Area transportation, have long supported compacted transit-oriented development, and would support the San Francisco Bay Areas sustainable communities strategy required by Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008).(2) The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing record levels of employment opportunity and, with it, increased traffic congestion and overcrowding on trains and buses that cross the region.(3) The expansion of ferry service is a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable transportation strategy that can provide additional public transportation options to San Francisco Bay Area travelers.(4) Ridership on the ferry service provided by the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority is at an all-time high. Between 2012 and 2016, ridership grew by 72 percent, causing crowding and strained capacity on the most popular trips.(5) Ferries provide competitive travel times in comparison to automobile trips, buses, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, and are vital to supporting housing plans in many East Bay cities and the City of San Franciscos plans for Treasure Island.(6) Expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area ferry system is critical for emergency response.(7) To help realize congestion relief for San Francisco Bay Area commuters, additional ferries and new docking facilities, routes, and terminals would allow for increased service and lower wait times during peak commute hours.(8) Unlike other San Francisco Bay Area transit services, ferries have much fewer dedicated funding sources and require additional support to provide existing and additional services.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1121Introduced by Assembly Member ChiuFebruary 17, 2017 An act relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1121, as introduced, Chiu. San Francisco Bay Area ferries.Existing law establishes various programs to fund transportation projects throughout the state.Existing law establishes the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority with specified powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the authority to coordinate the emergency activities of all water transportation and related facilities within the San Francisco Bay Area region, as defined.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1121
Introduced by Assembly Member ChiuFebruary 17, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Chiu
February 17, 2017
An act relating to transportation.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1121, as introduced, Chiu. San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
Existing law establishes various programs to fund transportation projects throughout the state.Existing law establishes the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority with specified powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the authority to coordinate the emergency activities of all water transportation and related facilities within the San Francisco Bay Area region, as defined.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
Existing law establishes various programs to fund transportation projects throughout the state.
Existing law establishes the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority with specified powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the authority to coordinate the emergency activities of all water transportation and related facilities within the San Francisco Bay Area region, as defined.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Ferries on the San Francisco Bay have historically played a major role in San Francisco Bay Area transportation, have long supported compacted transit-oriented development, and would support the San Francisco Bay Areas sustainable communities strategy required by Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008).(2) The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing record levels of employment opportunity and, with it, increased traffic congestion and overcrowding on trains and buses that cross the region.(3) The expansion of ferry service is a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable transportation strategy that can provide additional public transportation options to San Francisco Bay Area travelers.(4) Ridership on the ferry service provided by the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority is at an all-time high. Between 2012 and 2016, ridership grew by 72 percent, causing crowding and strained capacity on the most popular trips.(5) Ferries provide competitive travel times in comparison to automobile trips, buses, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, and are vital to supporting housing plans in many East Bay cities and the City of San Franciscos plans for Treasure Island.(6) Expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area ferry system is critical for emergency response.(7) To help realize congestion relief for San Francisco Bay Area commuters, additional ferries and new docking facilities, routes, and terminals would allow for increased service and lower wait times during peak commute hours.(8) Unlike other San Francisco Bay Area transit services, ferries have much fewer dedicated funding sources and require additional support to provide existing and additional services.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Ferries on the San Francisco Bay have historically played a major role in San Francisco Bay Area transportation, have long supported compacted transit-oriented development, and would support the San Francisco Bay Areas sustainable communities strategy required by Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008).(2) The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing record levels of employment opportunity and, with it, increased traffic congestion and overcrowding on trains and buses that cross the region.(3) The expansion of ferry service is a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable transportation strategy that can provide additional public transportation options to San Francisco Bay Area travelers.(4) Ridership on the ferry service provided by the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority is at an all-time high. Between 2012 and 2016, ridership grew by 72 percent, causing crowding and strained capacity on the most popular trips.(5) Ferries provide competitive travel times in comparison to automobile trips, buses, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, and are vital to supporting housing plans in many East Bay cities and the City of San Franciscos plans for Treasure Island.(6) Expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area ferry system is critical for emergency response.(7) To help realize congestion relief for San Francisco Bay Area commuters, additional ferries and new docking facilities, routes, and terminals would allow for increased service and lower wait times during peak commute hours.(8) Unlike other San Francisco Bay Area transit services, ferries have much fewer dedicated funding sources and require additional support to provide existing and additional services.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Ferries on the San Francisco Bay have historically played a major role in San Francisco Bay Area transportation, have long supported compacted transit-oriented development, and would support the San Francisco Bay Areas sustainable communities strategy required by Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008).(2) The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing record levels of employment opportunity and, with it, increased traffic congestion and overcrowding on trains and buses that cross the region.(3) The expansion of ferry service is a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable transportation strategy that can provide additional public transportation options to San Francisco Bay Area travelers.(4) Ridership on the ferry service provided by the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority is at an all-time high. Between 2012 and 2016, ridership grew by 72 percent, causing crowding and strained capacity on the most popular trips.(5) Ferries provide competitive travel times in comparison to automobile trips, buses, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, and are vital to supporting housing plans in many East Bay cities and the City of San Franciscos plans for Treasure Island.(6) Expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area ferry system is critical for emergency response.(7) To help realize congestion relief for San Francisco Bay Area commuters, additional ferries and new docking facilities, routes, and terminals would allow for increased service and lower wait times during peak commute hours.(8) Unlike other San Francisco Bay Area transit services, ferries have much fewer dedicated funding sources and require additional support to provide existing and additional services.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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(1) Ferries on the San Francisco Bay have historically played a major role in San Francisco Bay Area transportation, have long supported compacted transit-oriented development, and would support the San Francisco Bay Areas sustainable communities strategy required by Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728 of the Statutes of 2008).
(2) The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing record levels of employment opportunity and, with it, increased traffic congestion and overcrowding on trains and buses that cross the region.
(3) The expansion of ferry service is a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable transportation strategy that can provide additional public transportation options to San Francisco Bay Area travelers.
(4) Ridership on the ferry service provided by the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority is at an all-time high. Between 2012 and 2016, ridership grew by 72 percent, causing crowding and strained capacity on the most popular trips.
(5) Ferries provide competitive travel times in comparison to automobile trips, buses, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, and are vital to supporting housing plans in many East Bay cities and the City of San Franciscos plans for Treasure Island.
(6) Expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area ferry system is critical for emergency response.
(7) To help realize congestion relief for San Francisco Bay Area commuters, additional ferries and new docking facilities, routes, and terminals would allow for increased service and lower wait times during peak commute hours.
(8) Unlike other San Francisco Bay Area transit services, ferries have much fewer dedicated funding sources and require additional support to provide existing and additional services.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to authorize San Francisco Bay Area voters to approve new, dedicated funding for San Francisco Bay Area ferries.