The Presidio Trust is swapping out aging buses with five efficient battery-electric buses, promising a more accessible ride for visitors to the Presidio of San Francisco. The new shuttles belong to the free Presidio GO Shuttle fleet and are part of a wave of improvements to the park’s infrastructure, collectively called Presidio Forward.
The Presidio is located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is the ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone. Spanning 1,500 acres next to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio became a military post under three flags, and subsequently a national park site in 1994. Today, its facilities have been reinvented as museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.
Presidio GO shuttles connect riders to downtown transit hubs, including BART and the Salesforce Transit Center. A ride from downtown San Francisco to the Presidio on the Presidio GO shuttle takes less than 30 minutes.
“Presidio GO offers a free and convenient alternative to driving,” Presidio Trust Chief Park Officer Travis Beck said. “By reducing traffic and making it easy to get around the park, we’re creating a more enjoyable experience for everyone.” There are already two new buses on the road, with three more set to hit the streets by the end of May.
According to Presidio Trust, on the new buses a modern low-floor design allows riders to board easily without steps, improving access for wheelchair users, families with strollers, and others who benefit from easier entry. Additionally, battery-electric buses have lower maintenance costs compared to the gas-fueled fleet. Their lower emissions help to improve air quality and reduce the impact of Trust operations on the environment. The upgrade makes the national park site’s fleet more than 50 percent electric.
The Presidio GO Shuttle program was started in 2003 to make it easier for visitors, residents, and employees of the park’s businesses to access the Presidio. Last year its ridership saw a 12 percent increase, with more than 300,000 rides taken.
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