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Abstract: Waterways were once the dominant mode of transporting people and goods throughout the United States, but they fell out of favor with the explosive popularity of motor vehicles and the subsequent development of roadways and infrastructure. However, passenger ferries have made a comeback in recent decades, as cities around the country have taken advantage of the opportunity to redevelop ... read morewaterfronts, technological improvements, and a relatively uncongested right-of-way to revitalize their ferry operations and help mitigate road congestion. Through case studies and interviews with employees at seven passenger ferry systems in six US cities, this thesis explores various ferry operations around the country and organizes themes that encompass the current state of ferry operations. As Boston seeks to expand its ferry system, a review of other cities' and states' passenger ferry operations can provide Boston with guiding best practices about funding, economic development, integration with other modes of transportation, environmental considerations, and services related to water transportation.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2018.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
Advisor: Mary Davis.
Committee: Ann Rappaport.
Keywords: Transportation, and Urban planning.read less
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