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 5^th 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

MORE INFO:

• For additional details and quotes, see the July 2, 2024 press release: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/News-Media/Oakland-Alameda-Water-Shuttle-to-Launch-July-17
• An official celebratory event is being planned for this fall – stay tuned!