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Commuting from Tiburon to San Francisco ” Several Choices are Offered

Aug 22, 2009 Real Estate

There are a few different of ways to commute from Tiburon to San Francisco. These include bus, bicycle, ferry and, of course, your car. One of the most impressive sights when travelling between Marin County and San Francisco is the truly spectacular Golden Gate Bridge. Interestingly, when the bridge was built in 1937, it cost $35 million and was financed completely with bonds issued by the Bank of America.

To many Californians, driving one’s own car is the most attractive option since the actual commute may not be the only travel plans for any given day. Perhaps a trip to the gym, a lunch date, and a business meeting are part of your schedule. Often, these may be arranged handily by taxi or public transportation, such as the bus or a picturesque cable car!

According to Motorvista.com, the 2000 Census figures provided information that 84% of all commuters in Tiburon ride in a car and those who commute from Tiburon typically spend thirty to thirty-four minutes getting to work. Its fascinating that, of the estimated 4,179 workers living in Tiburon, an amazing 86% drove to work alone; consequently, they couldnt travel in the HOV lane to shorten their drive. Nowadays, some owners of hybrid vehicles may travel in the HOV lanes. FastTrak devices make the trip over the Golden Gate Bridge go faster. When your account runs out, it is replenished automatically from your credit card.

Except for a trip in a chauffeured limo, the Golden Gate Transit offers a much more attractive option ” not driving, but instead being driven in an air-conditioned bus. While not especially glamorous, these conveyances have restrooms aboard and are quite dependable.

During the work week, Golden Gate Transit runs two buses from stops at Tiburon & Main to 8th & Folsom in San Francisco. The first bus departs from Tiburon at 6:32 am, arriving in San Francisco at 7:36 am and the second bus departs from Tiburon at 7:23 am and arrives in San Francisco at 8:34 am. During the heavy part of rush hour, probably the only worry you might have is whether youll be able to find a seat. To see schedules, just Google “Golden Gate Transit.”

Then, there is the Blue and Gold Fleet ferry, which offers commuter services from Tiburon. The Ferry takes you via San Francisco Bay to the San Francisco Financial District. The Ferry ride takes about 15-20 minutes and is extremely pleasant. The ferry serves coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening. For the schedule, just Google “Blue and Gold Fleet.” Or call (415) 705-8200.

On your return, make sure to distinguish between the ferries that leave from the Ferry Building at the Embarcadero (Financial District, at the end of Market Street) and those that leave from Pier 41 (Fisherman’s Wharf). The F streetcars travel between the two ferry landings, if you make that mistake.

The Embarcadero ferry terminal for Tiburon is next to the North end of the Ferry Building. The line for the Tiburon boat forms inside the metal doors. Just remember to get on the boat with the “Tiburon” placard, usually the M.V. Zelinsky. (Information courtesy of Boat Etiquette)

For those adventurous and enterprising Tiburon bicyclists, the trip to the San Francisco Financial District can take less time if you are an aggressive cyclist. A detailed map of the bike path of the 22.3 mile trip is available on the Web site www.bikely.com. But, remember, safety comes first!

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Commuting to San Francisco from Tiburon ” Several Choices are Available

Aug 19, 2009 Real Estate

There are several ways in which to commute to San Francisco from Monday through Friday. They include commuter bus, bicycle, ferry and, naturally, your car. To many commuters, one of the most impressive sights during their trip is the truly spectacular Golden Gate Bridge. A piece of information about the bridge is that, the bridge cost $35 million when it was built in 1937 and it was financed entirely with Bank of American bonds.

To most Californians, driving one’s own car is the most attractive way to go since the commute itself may not be the only driving plans on any given day. Perhaps a lunch date, a trip to the gym, or a business meeting are part of your schedule. Often, these can be arranged handily by taxi or public transportation, such as a picturesque cable car or bus!

According to the Motor Vista Web site, 2000 Census figures conclude that “84% of all commuters in Tiburon ride in a car and those who commute from Tiburon typically spend thirty to thirty-four minutes getting to work.” Of the estimated 4,179 workers living in Tiburon, a staggering 86% drove to work alone. This meant they couldn’t shorten their trips by travelling in the HOV lane. A special program allows a certain number of hybrid vehicles in the HOV lanes. Devices provided by FastTrak make the trip over the Golden Gate Bridge go much faster. When it runs out of cash, it receives a cash infusion automatically from your credit card.

Except for a chauffeured limousine, the Golden Gate Transit offers what is probably the most attractive option ” not driving, but instead riding to work in an air-conditioned bus. While far from glamorous, these conveyances are quite dependable and have restrooms aboard.

From Monday through Friday, Golden Gate Transit provides two buses from Tiburon & Main to 8th & Folsom in San Francisco. The first one departs Tiburon at 6:32 am and arrives in San Francisco at 7:36 am and the second one departs at 7:23 am and arrives at 8:34 am. Perhaps the only worry you might have during the heavy part of rush hour is whether you’ll be able to find a seat. To find the schedules, simply Google Golden Gate Transit.

Another alternative is the Blue and Gold Fleet ferry, which provides commuter services from Tiburon. The Ferry takes you via San Francisco Bay to the Embarcadero, near the San Francisco Financial District. The Ferry ride takes about 15-20 minutes and is extremely enjoyable. The ferry serves coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening. For the schedule, just Google “Blue and Gold Fleet” or call (415) 705-8200.

On your return, be sure to distinguish between the boats leaving from the Ferry Building at the Embarcadero and those leaving from Pier 41 (Fisherman’s Wharf). The F streetcars travel between the two landings, if you make a mistake.

The Embarcadero ferry terminal (for Tiburon) is next to the North end of the Ferry Building with the large clock tower. The line for the Tiburon boat forms on the gangway inside the metal doors. Just embark the boat with the “Tiburon” placard, usually the M.V. Zelinsky. (Information courtesy of Boat Etiquette)

For those adventurous Tiburon bicyclists, the trip to the City’s financial district can be shortened if you are a highly competitive cyclist. A comprehensive map of the bike path of the 22.3 mile trip may be found on the Web site www.bikely.com. But, remember, safety comes first!

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Several Choices Provided to Commute from Kentfield to San Francisco

Aug 1, 2009 Real Estate Properties

There are several ways to commute to San Francisco from Monday through Friday. These are bus, ferry, bicycle and, most obviously, your car. And, for many, the most impressive sights during their commute is the truly stunning Golden Gate Bridge. An interesting piece of information about the bridge is that the Chronicle called it a thirty-five million dollar steel harp at the time it opened in 1937. Source of information: www.motorvista.com.

To many California residents, driving their own car is the most convenient option because the actual commute may not be the only plans that one has for any given day. Perhaps business meetings, a trip to the gym, and, of course, a lunch date, are all part of your schedule. Often, these might be arranged handily by taxi or public transportation, such as bus or a romantic cable car!

The 2000 Census figures and the Motor Vista Web site provide the information that 86% of Kentfield commuters drive a car and those who commute typically spend forty-five to fifty-nine minutes reaching their work from Kentfield. Additionally, of the estimated 2,757 workers living in Kentfield, a large percentage ” 92% to be exact, drove to work alone, which translated to no use of the HOV lane to shorten their trip.

Except for a chauffeured limo, Golden Gate Transit offers what some people might be looking for ” riding, not driving, from Point A to Point B in an air- conditioned motor coach, also known as a bus. While certainly not fancy, these conveyances are quite dependable and there are restrooms onboard.

During the work week, Golden Gate Transit runs often from 4:42 to 9:03 in the morning and from 2:56 to 6:56 in the afternoon/early evening. The bus takes about one hour from two stops in Kentfield to the Folsom and 7th Street stop in San Francisco. Probably the only concern you might have during the height of rush hour is whether youll be able to locate a seat. To see the bus schedules, all you have to do is Google Golden Gate Transit.

The third way to go is the Golden Gate Ferry, with services from Larkspur terminal, which is five miles and less than two miles from Kentfield in normal traffic. Naturally, rush hour takes longer and theres plenty of parking at the Larkspur Ferry lot.

The Ferry takes you via San Francisco Bay to the San Francisco Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, which is a hop, skip and a jump from the Financial District. The Ferry ride takes about half an hour and is extremely pleasant in any weather, unless you decide to ride outside the protected areas of the boat. For the schedule, just Google Golden Gate Ferry.

For those enterprising and audacious Kentfield bicyclists, the trip to San Franciscos Financial District could take even less time, particularly if you are a highly competitive cyclist. A detailed map of the bike path of the 22.9 mile trip is located on the Web site www.bikely.com. But, remember: safety first!

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Sausalito and Marin City Share Outstanding School System of Private and Public Schools

Jul 18, 2009 Real Estate Properties

Three schools are operated by the Sausalito School District, which is located at 630 Nevada St., 415-331-3507. All of these are shared by students from the City of Sausalito and the unincorporated community of Marin City.

These are: * Bayside Elementary School, which serves K through grade 6 and is located at 630 Nevada Street, Telephone: 415-332-1024 * Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, at 610 Drake Ave., Telephone 415-332- 3573, which serves 7th and 8th graders * Willow Creek Academy, a K through 8 Charter School at 630 Nevada St., Telephone 415-331-7530.

Willow Creek Academy recently received an award of $25,000 from State Farm Insurance to locate the original Willow Creek and initiate a creek restoration program. Located in the Willow Creek Watershed, Willow Creek Academy is engaged in this project to locate the creek somewhere above the Rodeo Creek freeway exit.

To ensure that Sausalito Marin City students would be able to attend a K through 8 school with the municipal boundaries, Willow Creek Academy was initiated to students could avoid travelling elsewhere to attend school. It was felt that the culture of the community was important and that building a strong public school identity would contribute to that culture. The enrollment of the Academy increased from 37 to 104 students during the first three years and in 2009, a second kindergarten class was added.

Located at 411 Drake Ave., the Oak Hill School, Tel: 415-331-7601, is geared to children with autism and other developmental differences. Innovative educational practices, harnessing the power of relationships to inspire social, emotional and intellectual growth help to accomplish these goals.

Providing an academic and therapeutic program for children from kindergarten through adolescence, K-12, the Oak Hill School is located in Marin City, California. Actually, the school serves children from school-age through 22 years with varied diagnoses including non-verbal learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, as well as sensory integration, regulatory and multi-system developmental disorders.

The staff at Oak Hill School includes special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, creative arts therapists and psychotherapists.

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Mill Valley, California Offers a Plethora of Prime Educational Opportunities

Jul 12, 2009 Real Estate Properties

The Town of Mill Valley, California, which is one of the most sought-after towns in which to live within affluent Marin County, offers many excellent educational choices ” both public and private.

Public Elementary Schools: Mill Valleys five public elementary schools include: Edna Maguire School, 80 Lomita Dr., 415-389-7733; Old Mill School, 352 Throckmorton Ave., 415 -389-7727; Park School, 360 East Blithedale Ave., 415- 389-7735; Strawberry Point School, 117 E. Strawberry Dr., 415-389-7660; and Tam Valley School, 350 Bell Lane, 415-389-7731.

Attendance at the various public elementary and middle schools is determined by where the student lives. There are also four private schools that serve pre- kindergarten or kindergarten to 5th grade students in Mill Valley. Each of them is discussed below.

While there is only one public middle school, there are four private schools that serve middle school students. This school and the five public elementary schools above are administered by the Mill Valley School District, 415-389-7700. Public Middle School: The only public middle school in Mill Valley is the Mill Valley Middle School, 425 Sycamore Ave., 415-389-7711.

Private Elementary/Middle Schools: The amazingly varied private elementary, combined with middle school offerings in Mill Valley include Mount Tamalpais School, 100 Harvard Avenue, 415-383-9434; Grades: K-8 and The Ring Mountain Day School, 70 Lomita Drive, Grades: K-8, 415-381-8183. Please note that the preschool campus of Ring Mountain Day is in Tiburon. There are also the Greenwood School, 17 Buena Vista Avenue, 415-388-0495, Grades: K-8; and the Marin Horizon School, 305 Montford Avenue, 415-388-8408, Grades: PK-8, Montessori school.

Public High School: Tamalpais High School is the only public high school in Mill Valley. It is at 700 Miller Ave., 415-388-3292. The school has been ranked in the top five percent of American high schools since 2005 by the Washington Post and received the California Distinguished School award in 1999, 2005 and 2009. There are no private high schools within the municipality of Mill Valley.

Among the numerous famous graduates of Tamalpais High are Courtney Thorne-Smith, class of 1985, actress (Melrose Place, Ally McBeal, According to Jim); Kathleen Quinlan, class of 1972, actress (American Graffiti, Apollo 13, Oliver Stone’s The Doors, Breach) and Mario Cipollina, class of 1972, musician (Copperhead, Soundhole, Huey Lewis and the News, Terry and the Pirates).

Some of the famous athletes who graduated from Tamalpais High include Art Schallock, class of 1943, MLB pitcher: Yankees (1953 World Series), Orioles; Sam Chapman, class of 1934, (high school & college all star, California Golden Bears; Philadelphia Athletics & Cleveland Indians); and Joe DeMaestri 1946 ” MLB shortstop: A’s, St. Louis Browns, Chicago White Sox, Yankees, 1957 All Star, 1960 World Series.

Other notable Tamalpais High graduates include Peter Shor, class of 1977, mathematician, MIT, MacArthur Fellow; Montgomery McFate, class of 1984, anthropologist, defense analyst; and Sarah Austin, class of 2004, Manhattan- based Internet personality, and founder of Pop17.

The Mock Trial Team placed sixth in the nation at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 2,000 mock trial teams competed and 40 states had championship teams. This was just one of the entities receiving honors by Tamalpais High School in 2009.

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Truly Stellar Educational Institutions are Found in Ross, California

Jul 8, 2009 Real Estate Properties

While there are only two educational institutions in the small Town of Ross, California ” one public and one private ” much can be said about their quality. For a town of only 1.6 square miles and fewer than 2,500 people, this speaks volumes about the expectations of affluent residents of Ross and the surrounding areas.

The Ross School, serving K-8, is the public educational institution in Ross. This school has received the designation, California Distinguished School for three of its academic years ” 1989, 1993 and, most recently, 2008. Impressively, the school recently ranked 26th out of 873 elementary public schools in California and it has an equally impressive student teacher ratio of 13 to 5.

The educators, administrators and board are dedicated to excellence and regard education as a respectful partnership: student, home, school, community. The mission of The Ross School is, to build a solid educational foundation for all students while inspiring, guiding, and challenging them to learn and reach out to the world with compassion, integrity and courage.

The Ross School is currently undergoing extensive construction projects to improve and update its facilities by making significant alternations to existing spaces, including renovation and demolition as well as new construction. Serving under 400 students, the Ross School is at 9 Lagunitas Road in Ross, CA, which is located in affluent and sought-after Marin County. The school telephone number is 415-457-2705.

The private Branson School, which was officially established in 1920, with roots that go back to 1916, is the other school located within the borders of Ross. Perhaps Bransons most famous alumna is Julia Child, the celebrated French chef. “Branson is committed to encouraging students to engage in a life of purpose, passion, and fulfillment, said its head, Woody Price.

The School strives to help young people develop the moral imagination to be open and responsive to the struggles of fellow human beings; to develop passions that enlarge their souls; to develop a love for the truth, and a desire and a conscience that drives all of us to try our best to make our community, our nation, and our world better.”

Branson is a co-ed, independent, college-prep day school with 320 boys and girls enrolled in grades 9-12. There are 50 teachers on Bransons faculty; half of them hold advanced degrees. The student teacher ratio is 8 to 1 and the average class has only 16 students.

Bransons 17-acre campus includes 31 classrooms, a science center, a writing center, a computer lab, a theater, a family center, an art gallery and a library with 12,000 volumes. The athletic center, a learning center and music, art and dance studios complete the physical plant. In addition, Branson is linked throughout its campus with a fully integrated fiber optic and wireless network. Its athletic facilities also include access to fields and a gym at the College of Marin.

Bransons address is P.O. Box 887, 39 Fernhill Avenue, Ross, CA. Its telephone is 415-454-3612.

For a top-notch education that includes both public and private institutions, Ross, Californias highly-regarded Ross School and Branson School are both winne

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