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Sunday, August 2, 2:30 pm: Ferry Forum

Economics, History, and the Future of a Berkeley Landmark

Photo of ferry entering marina
Ferry entering Berkeley Marina, 1989

The City of Berkeley and WETA are proposing a new ferry for the Berkeley waterfront with a new version of the Berkeley Pier. Learn about the history of ferries in Berkeley and the benefits and costs they bring.

Speakers:
Chuck Wollenberg, Historian
Terry Taplin, Berkeley City Councilmember
Jim McGrath, formerly of California Coastal Commission
Randy Rentschler, formerly of Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The current exhibit, On the Waterfront, will be open for half an hour before and after the program.

Free admission (donations appreciated)