Media Advisory: Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Takes Maiden Voyage
Published on July 16, 2024
The Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle will embark on its maiden voyage on Wednesday, July 17, at 7:00 am. Media is invited to cover this exciting event highlighting this new convenient and scenic transportation option between the two East Bay cities.
WHAT: Inaugural journey of the Woodstock, the free Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle, traveling across the Estuary from Jack London Square to Alameda Landing. This marks the launch of a two-year pilot program offering a safe and reliable transportation option for residents and visitors.
WHERE: Join us at the public docks:
- Bohol Circle Immigrant Park (foot of 5th Street, Alameda)
- Jack London Square (foot of Broadway, Oakland)
WHEN: The inaugural run departs:
- 7:00 am: Jack London Square (Oakland)
- 7:15 am: Bohol Circle Immigrant Park
Following the initial run, the Woodstock will operate 37 one-way trips Wednesday-Sunday. See the full schedule here.
VISUALS:
- Passengers boarding at both docks
- Inaugural journey on-board the Woodstock with passengers, captain, and deckhand
- A celebratory water salute by the Alameda Fire Department boat as Woodstock departs Jack London Square at 7:00 am
INTERVIEWS:
- Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
- City of Alameda staff
- Woodstock Shuttle Captain
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