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Redwood City ferry terminal project

Redwood City

Summary

A resident challenged the ferry terminal's environmental review, saying it projects $7 million in revenue against $13 million in annual operating costs — a $6 million yearly shortfall — before even counting the $80 million for the boats. He argued ridership would cannibalize Caltrain and produce more pollution than cars.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $6 million a year in projected operating shortfalls, plus $80 million for ferries, with tickets costing taxpayers an estimated $31 per trip.

✅Who benefits

Ferry commuters between Redwood City and regional ferry destinations, if ridership meets projections.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers, who would subsidize each trip, and Caltrain, which could lose riders and revenue.

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