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| Filename | MBTA-Water-Ferry-Transport-WP.pdf |
| Filesize | 2 MB |
| Version | 1 Previous versions |
| Date added | September 26, 2017 |
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| Category | Better Government, Transportation, White Papers |
Date: September 2017
Authors: Matthew Blackbourn and Gregory W. Sullivan
A comprehensive study of the MBTA ferry service’s performance as a transit mode and how it compares to other ferry operators nationwide offers useful insights for policy discussion on future water transportation in Massachusetts Bay, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute. The findings suggest additional ferry service could provide an opportunity for the cash-strapped MBTA to expand service without the enormous upfront investment required to extend capital-intensive heavy, light, and/or commuter rail lines.