TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE
2 0 1 3 AMERICA’S CUP July 4 – September 21
The America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport and, in 2013, will be contested in the USA for the first time since 1995. Racing takes place in San Francisco Bay, off the northern waterfront, from America’s Cup Village at Marina Green to America’s Cup Park at Piers 27/29. The Summer of Racing starts on July 4, 2013 with the Louis Vuitton Cup, America’s Cup Challenger Selection Series, and reaches its climax with the America’s Cup finals starting September 7. www.americascup.com
• If you’re coming from San Jose/Peninsula, take Caltrain to the San Francisco Station (at 4th & King)
Welcome to San Francisco and an exciting series of waterfront events in the summer of 2013. The main event viewing areas are along San Francisco’s northern and eastern waterfront, including America’s Cup Village at Marina Green and America’s Cup Park at Piers 27/29. Together with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Committee (BCDC) the 34th America’s Cup offers temporary public access areas and free bleacher seats for use during the 34th America’s Cup in 2013. Further information is available at www.sfgov.org/americascup, www.511.org/americascup, www.sf311.org. Free public access to the waterfront is available at Piers 19, 23, 30/32, America’s Cup Village at Marina Green and America’s Cup Park at Piers 27/29. All of the waterfront locations can be reached via public transit, bike or by foot. Roads along the northern waterfront will be very busy and parking will be strictly managed to avoid local congestion. This guide will help you plan your trip to San Francisco and move around the city with a minimum of hassle.
• If you’re coming from San Rafael, Sausalito, or other Marin County cities, take Golden Gate Transit buses and ferries
YOUR ARRIVAL: SFO, OAK OR SJC TO SAN FRANCISCO Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is the easiest and most convenient way to get into the city from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK). Simply walk or take the free AirTrain to SFO’s International Terminal to access BART. BART trains depart from the airport for San Francisco every 15 minutes from approximately 4 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. during the week; 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on Saturdays; and from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. on Sundays. Board the Pittsburg/Bay Point train to access any of the four downtown San Francisco stations shared with the Muni Metro system: Civic Center, Powell Street, Montgomery Street and Embarcadero. From OAK, take AirBart to the Coliseum Station and board any San Francisco-bound train. For schedules and real-time information online, go to www.bart.gov or www.bart.gov/mobile. You can also check www.511.org, m.511.org, or call 511. A one-way ticket from SFO to downtown is $8.25 and is a short 30-minute ride. SFO round-trip tickets can be purchased in advance at www.bart.gov to avoid lines at the stations. From downtown San Francisco, you can find additional transit options (buses, ferries and streetcars) above ground. From Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) offers Airport Flyer, a connector service to/from SJC, BART, and Caltrain.
TRANSIT SERVICE OPTIONS: San Francisco is rich in transit options. If you’re planning on entering the city from the East Bay, Marin County, Silicon Valley or the Peninsula, there are a range of options you can choose from, including BART, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit and multiple ferry services. Visit www.511.org/ americascup or call 511 for transit trip planning and real-time transit departures. • For trips within San Francisco, take a PresidiGo bus, Golden Gate Transit bus, Muni bus, streetcar, light rail, cable car or taxi
• If you’re coming from northern San Mateo County, take BART • If you’re coming from Oakland, Berkeley, or other East Bay cities, take BART or AC Transit’s Transbay buses
• If you’re coming from Vallejo, Alameda, Oakland, or Angel Island, take the San Francisco Bay Ferry
PLAN YOUR TRANSIT TRIP: Wherever you’re going in the Bay Area, start with 511. Depending on your starting point and destination, some trips will require a combination of transit providers. 511 is the easiest way to plan your trip anywhere in the region and compare route and schedule information for all Bay Area transit operators. 511 also provides real-time transit departures for BART, Muni and more. For regional transit information, use www.511.org/americascup, call 511, visit www.m.511.org for mobile web, or download the 511 SF Bay Transit App for iPhone and Android. For San Francisco customer service assistance, call 311. The specially-marked transit connection points on the map indicate where Muni, Golden Gate Transit buses and the PresidiGo shuttles all connect to give you more frequent travel options from the waterfront viewing locations to BART, Muni Metro or Caltrain. Each of these services accepts the Clipper card, allowing you to easily reach your desired destinations quickly. Should you choose to ride San Francisco’s world famous cable cars, the Powell-Mason Line, the Powell-Hyde Line and the California Line all terminate near the waterfront and can easily be reached by BART, Muni and Golden Gate Transit.
CLIPPER® INFO: Use the Clipper card as your passport to the following Bay Area transit services: • AC Transit • BART • Caltrain
• Golden Gate Transit and Ferry
• SamTrans • VTA (light rail and buses)
• San Francisco Bay Ferry
• Muni (buses, streetcars, light rail and cable cars)
The Clipper card is the Bay Area’s all-in-one, reloadable transit card. Purchase a Clipper card at most Walgreens, Bay Crossings (Ferry Building), My Transit Plus (at the Embarcadero BART or the Montgomery BART station) and downtown San Francisco BART/ Muni stations. You can purchase a commemorative America’s Cup Clipper card at the 34th America’s Cup Park Store at the America’s Cup Park at Piers 27/29, the Ferry Building or the Clipper Customer Service kiosk at the Embarcadero BART. You can add value to your Clipper card at any BART or Muni ticket vending machine or online. A full list of retail locations and additional details about the card are available at www.clippercard.com. To use Clipper, tap your Clipper card to the card readers located in transit stations or vehicles and Clipper will automatically acknowledge your pass or deduct the correct fare, and electronically encode any eligible transfer to your card. Please note: You are required to tap your card when you get on and off Caltrain, BART and Golden Gate Transit buses.
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• F: Performing Arts Garage – near Muni 47 Van Ness Route, F Line
RIDING MUNI: Muni offers extra service on several bus lines that serve the waterfront during this summer. For example, you can take the limited-stop Market-Marina Shuttle (MM) on Grove Street from the Civic Center BART station to Marina Green. You can also hop on the 47 from Caltrain to the Marina. And, enjoy views of the waterfront on the Market-Pier 39 Shuttle (MP), E or F line to Fisherman’s Wharf. A Marina-Pier 27 Shuttle (MS) from the America’s Cup Park at Pier 27/29 to the America’s Cup Village at Marina Green will also be available on most weekends and race days. Cable cars will be very crowded, but note that the California Cable Car Line near the Ferry Building and Embarcadero BART generally has a much shorter wait than the lines on Powell Street. For real-time updates and current locations of Muni buses and trains, use NextMuni (www.nextmuni.com). Valid Proof of Payment (a valid bus transfer, monthly pass, limited use ticket, Muni Passport or Clipper card) is required on Muni and you may enter through any door with valid Proof of Payment. If you enter any Muni vehicle with a Clipper card, make sure to tap the card reader upon entering. If you do not have a transfer, pass, limited use ticket or Clipper card on hand, you must enter through the front doors of the vehicle to pay your cash fare.
• G: UCSF Mission Bay – near Muni 22 Fillmore Route, E Line, T Line
BIKE GUIDE: San Francisco, a League of American Bicyclists Gold Level Bicycle City, offers dozens of miles of bikeways. Recommended routes for the summer are: Polk Street, from Civic Center to Aquatic Park, and the Embarcadero from the Ferry Building to the northern waterfront. All Muni buses have bike racks on the front. Be sure to make eye contact with the Operator and let him or her know that you will be stepping in front of the vehicle to load or remove your bike. Only folding bikes are allowed on Muni Metro lines. Please practice safe bicycling. Obey all traffic laws, wear a helmet, use hand signals and turn on lights at dusk and during night time.
Tips for a Great Ride:
For ADA eligible Paratransit customers, paratransit service will be provided to both the America’s Cup Village at Marina Green and the America’s Cup Park at Pier 27/29. Please call 415.351.7000 for more information.
Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, BART, AC Transit and Caltrain allow you to bring your bike onboard at most times. Learn more at www.goldengatetransit.org/ services/bikes.php, www.bart.gov/bikes or www.caltrain.com/riderinfo/Bicycles.html or learn more about bringing bikes on transit at http://bicycling.511.org/infrastructure/transit.aspx
Special Event Services:
Ride Safe
Additional bus service will be provided on race days and peak weekends - direct access to/from shuttle please see the table below for days of service for the special service shuttles.
Ride Like a Local
LINES SERVICE CATEGORIES* Select Weekday Race Days Weekend Race Days Select Weekend Race Days Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
Marina-Pier 27 Shuttle
Market-Marina Shuttle
People on bikes must follow all traffic laws; find out more along with bicycling safety tips at www.bicycling.511.org/safety/.
Market-Pier 39 Shuttle
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*Go to www.sfmta.com/americascup or call 311 for calendar of services by day. Service is subject to change.
PARKING INFO: Transit, walking and cycling are the easiest ways to get to the waterfront for this summer’s events. Parking near the waterfront will be strictly managed to avoid congestion. If you choose to drive, we have designated a number of event parking lots accessible by transit to reach the waterfront. They are labeled A through G on the map (in grey) and are located near transit lines and bicycle paths.
• Don’t get caught in the tracks. Cross Muni/streetcar tracks at 90 degree angles whenever possible.
• Protected bike lanes keep you separated from moving traffic on Market Street, in Golden Gate Park and along the Embarcadero (on weekends only). These lanes are great for those less accustomed to riding in city traffic.
Need a Bike? Several bike rental locations are conveniently located near transit and Fisherman’s Wharf. Some of the identified bike rental locations include Justin Herman Plaza (adjacent to the Ferry Building), Union Square, Marina Green and Golden Gate Park (behind the Bandshell and along JFK Drive).
Bike Parking:
There are two bike valet locations, where you can park your bike. The first location is on Marina Boulevard and Webster Street in the Marina Green. The second location is at America’s Cup Park at Piers 27/29.
• A: Univ. California San Francisco (UCSF) Parnassus – near Muni 43 Masonic Route
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• B: Univ. San Francisco (USF) – near Muni 43 Masonic Route
Find bike maps for San Francisco and the surrounding areas at www.sfbike.org/maps.
• C: 12th St./Kissling – near Muni 47 Van Ness Route, Muni Market-Marina Shuttle Van Ness, F Line • D: Civic Center – near Muni 47 Van Ness Route, Muni Market-Marina Shuttle Van Ness, F Line, Golden Gate Transit Route 10 • E: 5th/Mission – near Muni 30 Stockton Route, F Line
If You See Something, Say Something.
For Muni route, schedule, fare and accessible services information anytime: Visit www.sfmta.com or contact 311 311 Free language assistance / 免費語言協助 / Ayuda gratis con el idioma / Бесплатная помощь переводчиков / Trợ giúp Thông dịch Miễn phí / Assistance linguistique gratuite / 無料の言語支援 / 무료 언어 지원 / Libreng tulong para sa
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