Ferry Info

Notice

From: Delta Ferry Authority
The Victory II Ferry

***REGULAR SCHEDULE***
EFFECTIVE July 1, 2017

MONDAY – FRIDAY RUNS
9 am to 5 pm
RUNS ON THE HOUR EXCEPT 12:00 noon

SATURDAY RUNS
8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am & 12 noon

SUNDAY RUNS
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm

If you have any questions, call Ferry Hotline at 925-684-3766

Passes can only be used by landowners of record, meaning the person(s) actually listed on the title of the property.  They are not transferrable in any way, including family, friends, or contractors.

Passes can only be used by landowners of record, meaning the person(s) actually listed on the title of the property.  They are not transferrable in any way, including family, friends, or contractors.

And they say, “Nobody get a free ride”
Bradford Rec. District 2059 Landowners NOW do…

Our most recent Proposition 218 that passed allows for all landownders on Bradford to ride the ferry for FREE.

Ferry hangers have arrived.  They are available by personal pickup or via mail.  Please call Angelia at (925) 209-5480 or email angelia_bradford@sbcglobal.net and advise on how your would like to arrange to get your hanger.

The District historically has never issued hangers and this will be the District’s first attempt at doing this.  The Board will be putting together the rules and regulations for the ferry hangers.

Once the Board has finalized the rules and regulations, we will mail them, email them and post on the website.

The rule that you get a hanger for every person listed on your Grant Deed.  You may transfer the hanger to another vehicle, however, you must be in that vehicle.

FERRY HANGERS

The Board of Directors approved cost-free ferry passage for District landowners, with issuance of a placard for all owners of record.  This is to ensure that the cost-free ferry benefit is only utilized by those individuals who actually own land and pay the District’s assessments (which fund the Ferry).  If your spouse or family member is listed as a joint tenant, tenant in common, or the tenancy is by the “entirety” or the property is specifically listed as “community property,” then your spouse is automatically entitled to a ferry pass at this time.

Relatives, friends, contractors, or other persons related to/invited to the island by landowners, but who are not landowners of record are not entitled to a pass.  Passes are not transferable.

The Board will be discussing an issuance and enforcement policy, including requests for passes for spouses/registered domestic partners at the next meeting, to be held October 6.  You are welcome to attend to voice your concerns, or if you prefer, e-mail and I will be happy to share your views with the Board at the meeting.

FERRY TICKET NOTICE (CLICK HERE)
Bradford IslandDELTA FERRY AUTHORITY
$7.75 ticket is good for one full round trip.
The Victory II is a free-running (no cable) ferry that takes vehicles from Jersey Island to both Webb Tract and Bradford Island.
Districts Portion of the Ferry Operations:

  • Bradford Reclamation District 2059 shares joint powers of the Ferry with Webb Tract.  Bradford and Webb Tract split all operating costs 50/50.
  • The Districts portion of the monthly assessment is $9,000 per month totaling $108,000per year.
  • In addition to this the district is required to pay a special assessment of approximately $12,000
    • History of Special Assessments
      • Special Assessments:
        2012/2013 – $17,500 for Gate Lift Repair
        2013/2014 – $63,000 for Dry Dock Services
        2014/2015 – $12,000 for Engine Repair
  • The District is also required to pay 1/2 the cost of any repair bills associated with the ferry.
  • The District pays 1/2 of the required dry dock repairs in which is mandated to be conducted every five years.
  • Other costs incorporated for the ferry is $375.00 per month for ZKS, Inc. an accounting firm to conduct the ferry accounting in which costs
    $4,500 per year. 
  • Other costs incorporated in the district ferry budget are the costs for print ferry tickets and website maintenance.  $200-$400

DFA Meetings:

  • The District’s Ferry Representative Trustee Robert Davies attends Delta Ferry Authority Meetings on a regular basis.
  • The alternate person appointed to attend meetings in the event that Trustee Davies is not able to us Levee Superintendent Smith Cunningham.

Ferry Operations:

  • The District does not handle the operations of the ferry or its operating schedule and changes.  Please refer back to the default page for information on how to contact the DFA directly. 

Ferry Ticket Purchases:

  • Ferry tickets are available for purchase at the Valero – Gas and Save on Cypress.  Large books of tickets may be purchased with the District Manager of Bradford by calling 925-209-5480.

2014-15 DFA Operating Budget

FERRY REGULATIONS (Click Here)

Updated After Hours Ferry Policy (Click Here)

***NEW SCHEDULE***

  • MONDAY – FRIDAY RUNS
    • 8 am to 5 pm
    • RUNS ON THE HOUR EXCEPT 12 NOON
  • SATURDAY RUNS
    • 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am & 12 NOON
  • SUNDAY RUNS
    • 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm

Hotline Number (925) 684-3766, but not manned 24/7 so will need to leave message.
Ferry Ticket Booklets are now available and can only be purchased through Angelia Tant or at Valero Gas Satiation on Cypress Road by the Jersey Island Entrance. The Bradford Reclamation District, either by mail, email order, or walk in orders. We will not accept cash, or credit card payments, checks only. The Ferry will NO longer allow any credit(s) for ferry rides. Everyone must have a ticket or tickets to board the Ferry.$7.75 ticket is good for one full round trip for a four wheel vehicle!Additional axels require an additional ticket, thus heavy trucks take two tickets not one.For Purchases, Please Call the number listed below or submit a request in writing to the following addresses:
District Office Location:
PO Box 1059 Oakley, CA 94561
Delta Ferry Authority is:
343 East Main Street, Suite 815, Stockton, CA 95202
Email Orders: angelia_bradford @sbcglobal.net
Phone Orders: (925) 684-3766
AFTER-HOURS SERVICE REGULATIONS

  1. After-hours ferry service is defined as any morning, evening or off-day service not included in the regular schedule of the ferry.
  2. After-hours ferry service should be scheduled in advance whenever possible and the executed Authorization Form or facsimile posted on the ferry 24 hours in advance.
  3. After-hours ferry service requires availability of captain/crew and approval of the two ferry directors. Unauthorized after-hours service is prohibited.
    Contact:
    Robert Davies (RD 2059) David Forkel (RD 2026)
    Phone: 925-766-5074 Phone: 925-932-0251
    Fax: 925-283-2438 Fax: 925-932-0277
    E-mail: robdaviesisland@gmail.com
    E-mail: dforkel@dafconsultants.com
  4. After-hours ferry service payments should be made payable to the Delta Ferry Authority and submitted to: Delta Ferry Authority 343 East Main Street Suite 815 Stockton, CA 95202. Payment should be made in advance. Under no circumstances are payments to be made to the ferry captain or other employees of the Delta Ferry Authority. Frequent ferry users may establish an account. Advance payments are refundable if after-hours service is canceled within 24 hours of scheduled service.
  5. After-hours usage will be billed in one-hour increments. Off-day usage will be billed in one-hour increments with a four-hour minimum. Special after-hours service will be billed in accordance with agreed upon increments.
  6. The after-hours ferry service billing rate is $100 per hour for Bradford Island and Webb Tract residents/landowners and $150 per hour for non-residents/non-landowners, but may be reviewed and adjusted from time to time.
  7. After-hours service is not proprietary. The requesting party responsible for payment of the after-hours rate will be given the highest priority for service, but other individuals may still utilize ferry service during the same period if space is available.
  8. A completed authorization form should accompany all after-hours service requests.

 

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