The Gull's Call - Oct/Nov/Dec 2025

CommunityNews City of Alameda Updates AC TRANSIT REALIGN SERVICES CHANGES IN EFFECT SINCE AUGUST 10 A FTER TWO YEARS OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH, planning, and research, AC Transit's new bus network rolled out August 10, 2025. Realign is AC Transit’s all-new bus network — designed to match how the East Bay travels today. Shaped by two years of community outreach and in-depth data analysis, Realign delivers better frequency with improved connections for more reliable bus lines. LINES AFFECTING BAY FARM: Line 21 will be replaced with Lines 31 & 73. See new Line 31 for service along Fruitvale Ave., Park St. in Alameda, and Bay Farm Island. See Line 73 for service to Oakland Airport. Line OX will be replaced by Line W. Rerouted Line W provides service in Bay Farm Island. Line O provides service on Encinal Ave. and in the Fernside neighborhood. Transbay Line W will be extended to serve Bay Farm Island and maintain Transbay service previously provided by eliminated Line OX, and will no longer serve High Street. More informaion can be found at actransit.org/realign. ALAMEDA INCREASES FERRY TERMINAL SECURITY - COSTS OFFSET BY PAID PARKING LAUNCHING SOON Published on May 19, 2025 T HE CITY OF ALAMEDA IS boosting security at its ferry terminals to improve rider This enhancement responds to rider feedback and is being implemented in coordination with San Francisco Bay Ferry. The City also plans to extend security guard presence at the Seaplane Lagoon and Main Street Ferry Terminals in the future, pending paid parking beginning at Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal. To fund increased security measures, the City will introduce paid parking at Harbor Bay (launch date TBD). safety and experience. Starting immediately, a security guard will be present at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal every weekday.

PAID PARKING COMING THIS FALL Although pay stations have been installed at Harbor Bay, they are not yet active. The rate will be $3 per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. This targeted approach aims to increase parking space availability on these typically busier weekdays, ensuring those taking later ferries can find parking. Drivers will be able to pay for parking via mobile app, text, or the on-site pay stations. The City is prioritizing a convenient mobile payment option that will allow ferry riders to pay for parking after boarding their ferry. The exact launch date for paid parking at Harbor Bay is contingent on the finalization of logistics for this remote payment system. The City will work closely with San Francisco Bay Ferry to inform the public well in advance of the launch, utilizing various communication channels including flyers on vehicles and on-board announcements.

OTHER WAYS TO GET TO HARBOR BAY Ferry riders are encouraged to explore alternative transportation to the terminals, especially on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Options include traveling on Mondays and Fridays instead of midweek, taking the bus, biking, walking, carpooling, or getting dropped off. Drivers should note that 2-hour parking restrictions are currently enforced on some streets near the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal. A reminder that AC Transit Line 21 offers free service with a ferry transfer using a Clipper card and will continue its direct service to Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal when AC Transit implements its Realign Plan later this year.

12 October | November | December 2025

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