[San Rafael, CA] - Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Supervisor Charles McGlashan, Supervisor Steve Kinsey, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors President Maureen Middlebrook, and other dignitaries were present at an inaugural event to announce the kick-off of a free Muir Woods shuttle bus service that provides visitors to the Muir Woods National Monument an alternative way to access the park when the parking lots are full. The inaugural event was held on Saturday, May 21st at 12:30 p.m. at the Marin County Civic Center, Administration Archway.

Marin County Supervisor Charles McGlashan; California Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey; Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey; and Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District Board of Directors President Maureen Middlebrook

The free shuttle buses runs during the peak summer season from Saturday, May 28th (Memorial Day Weekend), through September 5th (Labor Day Weekend). Shuttle buses operate as Golden Gate Transit Route 66 and run every half-hour on weekends and holidays only between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m with less frequent service after 3:30 p.m. The last bus departs Muir Woods at 7:05 p.m. Route 66 shuttle buses depart from two locations: the Marin City bus stop on Donahue Street at the Marin Gateway Shopping Center and the Manzanita Park-and-Ride lot at the Highway 101 and Shoreline Highway interchange. Signs direct visitors to shuttle parking areas and bus stops.

The County of Marin has approved an agreement with Golden Gate Transit for the first season of the shuttle service. Golden Gate Transit will provide 30-foot clean diesel buses for the service.

New Muir Woods Shuttle Bus

"The County of Marin is extremely excited to get this service moving and test different service scenarios over the next few years," said Supervisor Charles McGlashan.

"Overall, it is the goal of the County to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the Shoreline Highway corridor and provide sustainable access alternatives to this national treasure," Supervisor Steve Kinsey further added.

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, plus Marin County Supervisors, Marin County Department of Public Works, Marin County Department of Parks & Recreation, Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District, and National Parks Service officials

The shuttle bus service is provided by the County of Marin through a federal grant secured by Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. The congresswoman noted that the idea for a shuttle has been discussed for several years and said, "The Muir Woods Shuttle project demonstrates how local government can develop solutions that benefit all. This project demonstrates how important it is that we continue to work together so that the shuttle service will do what we want - reduce congestion on our roadways in a cost effective and environmentally beneficial way."