“Andy’s unparalleled knowledge and experience will be invaluable as the Bay Area confronts some of the biggest challenges we’ve ever faced when it comes to keeping the region moving. “The Bay Area couldn’t ask for a better leader than Andy Fremier to take the wheel of the region’s lead transportation planning agency,” said Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council.

Andrew Fremier, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission 1 after serving as Executive Director for four years as part of a 29-year career at MTC. Fremier succeeds Therese McMillan, who retired Feb. San Francisco is big on walking, so do as the locals do and plan a free walking tour.The Bay Area Council this week applauded the appointment of veteran transportation leader Andrew Fremier as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the region’s leading transportation planning agency.Tours to Alcatraz are limited, so get yours ahead of time to avoid shelling out big bucks on a more expensive organized tour.Apart from holiday weeks, a trip in December or January will boast the lowest prices. Rates for hotel rooms tend to be highest from August through October.You can also look into the Go San Francisco Card, which includes admission to various attractions, too. The San Francisco CityPASS features a seven-day Muni Pass for unlimited rides on a variety of the city’s public transportation including the cable car and trolley, as well as admission to several attractions and the San Francisco Bay Cruise.For those staying in the Presidio neighborhood, be sure to take advantage of the PresidiGo Shuttle system, which provides free transportation to and around the Presidio from three routes in the city daily.There are multiple locations to purchase passes, including the city’s Visitor Information Center. If you are staying for more than a day, look into a Visitor Passport because they provide unlimited rides on Muni for one, two, or three consecutive days.Keep an eye out for free museum admission days.Taking a hike up Twin Peaks to the highest point of the city or walking across Golden Gate Bridge are some of the most popular. There are a surprisingly high number of free activities available to tourists in San Francisco.

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