San Francisco goes greener with new line of ferries

摘要

Named for a small constellation, Hydrus became the brightest star in San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) fleet in April. The 135-foot aluminum catamaran also set the bar for greenest in the group, a noteworthy contribution in California's quest for cleaner air and water. The art of moving an ever-increasing number of commuters in this port city is an unrelenting challenge - perhaps struggle is a better word. The Golden Gate and Bay bridges are choked. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is congested. The streets of San Francisco are clogged. The ferries are crowded.