1.Pre-Session Inquiry 1. Do you take a ferry to work? 2. If so, how to you get to the ferry? a. Bus/rail? b. Bicycle? c. Drive? 3. If not, do you a. Drive alone? b. Carpool? c. Bus/rail? d. Walk? e. Bicycle? f. Vanpool? g. Telecommute? 4. If one is convenient, why not? 5. Would you take a ferry if available and only 10-20 more minutes commuting time?

2. APO85 Ferry Committee: The Way Ahead April 2014 Nol P. Comeaux, AICP, PMP Chair, APO85 Ferry Committee Transportation Research Board Past-Chair, Transportation Planning Division American Planning Association 3. Todays Presentation What is a Ferry? Current State of Ferries in the United States Benefits of Ferry Services Federal Support APO85 TRB Ferry Committee Planned Research Topics Next Committee Meeting & Steps 4. What is a Ferry? Ferry: Defined in 46 USC 2102(10b). Normally runs between set points & on set schedules. Water Taxi: A small passenger vessel that can be used as a ferry or to final destination, as directed by a passenger (or the someone hiring the vessel). Normally, water taxis are not large and run routes that are not economical for larger ferry operations. Both fall under the legal definition of a passenger vessel or a small passenger vessel & require U.S. Coast Guard certification to carry 6 or more passengers for hire. 5. The Current State National Census of Ferry Operators 2010 Data Query Are Ferries Currently Being Utilized? Over 200 Operators 42 States Over 53 million passengers Over 23 million vehicles Over 600 average daily passenger boardings (avgd across all the services) Over 680 average daily vehicle boardings (avgd across all the services) 6. Source: DOT Census of Ferry Operators 7. Benefits 0f Ferry Services Washington, DC Metro Area #1 in Congestion Urban Mobility Report, 2012 Walkability (Sanity) Proximity to other residential or retail development? Proximity to other urban modes of transportation Energy Liquefied Natural Gas less emissions Transit Oriented Development San Francisco, Seattle, etc. Eligible for Commuter Benefits Commuter ferry services are eligible for Federal benefits up to $130 monthly Emergency Evacuation There is existing waterside infrastructure. Public vessel capacity may be an issue. 8. Historic Cape May 9. Cape May-Lewes Ferry 10. Travel Options 11. The Alternative? 12. Federal Support Maritime Administration Americas Marine Highway Program Gateway Office Regional Support Federal Highway Administration Formulary Ferry Grant Program Federal Transit Administration Discretionary Ferry Grant Program US Coast Guard Permitting/Vessel Certification (Safety Inspection) Channel Buoy Maintenance National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Navigation Charts Infrastructure Only 13. Congressional Testimony House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Testimony - March 26, 2014 USCG Admiral Papp, FMC Chairman Cordero & Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Chip Jaenichen Addressed maritime funding What does this mean? Doing the same with less for USCG security efforts including for the Passenger Vessel Safety Program. 14. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Formulary Grant Program Federal Highway Administration Discretionary Grant Program Federal Transit Administration NOFA closed October 21, 2013 Applications currently being reviewed Program Manager Vanessa Williams 202-366-4818 Vanessa.Williams@dot.gov 15. Departmental Support Maritime Administration Seneca Sok 202-366-6639 Federal Highway Administration Joseph Taylor 410-779-7146 Federal Transit Administration (Planning) Jeffrey Spencer 202-366-0550 Charlene Wilder 202-366-1077 16. APO85 TRB Ferry Committee Purpose To foster and distribute useful information / research concerning ferry systems Audience To users, operators, suppliers, manufacturers, and regulators. Research Ferry requirements, operations, planning, management, design, construction, maintenance, and utilization. Ferries that operate in ocean, coastal, inland, and river environments are included. Other ideas?! Websites TRB: http://www.trb.org/CommitteeandPanels/Public/OnlineDirectory.as px#DetailsType=Committee&ID=1175 Google: https://sites.google.com/site/trbferry/ Linkedin: Coming Soon! 17. Committees 2014-17 Composition Non-Profit Org. (Research/Assoc.) 29% State Government 14% Local/Regional Government 14% Federal Government 19% Operator 19% Port 5% Non-Profit Org. (Research/Assoc.) State Government Local/Regional Government Federal Government Operator Port 18. APO85s Direction First Year Connectivity to urban and rural transit service Development of P3s involving: Transit agency development (for a new privately operated service) Electronic ticketing Terminal design and development Market assessment for new, emerging, or additive markets GHG Emissions reduction from alternate fuels development Governance Business Case for Ferries Ferries and the environment (climate change impacts) including reducing water and shoreline impacts. Cost comparison between ferry & other modes Infrastructure development & operational/maintenance Congested waterways - a major concern for Passenger Vessel Operators 19. APO85s Direction After the First Year Connectivity to urban and rural transit services including bus and rail GHG Emissions reduction from alternate fuels development Ferries and the environment (climate change impacts) including how to reduce water and shoreline impacts. Comparison of infrastructure development and operational/maintenance costs to ferry development and operational/maintenance costs, given various requirements from passenger to vehicular to truck/freight. This would entail a greater business case for ferry services due to increase labor and material costs. 20. Next Meeting & Steps Meeting: Time: Monday, June 23, 2014; 1:00 - 5:00 PM Place: National Academy of Sciences Next Steps: Outline / Develop Strategic Plan Determine Research Needs Synergy of Marine & Transit Efforts Look for Additional Committee Members & Friends of the Committee 21. TRB-CMTS Joint Conference 3rd Biennial Research & Development Conference Innovative Technologies for a Resilient Marine Transportation System June 24-26, 2014 For more information, contact Scott Brotemarkle, TRB, at Sbrotemarkle@nas.edu. Topics to be addressed include: Assessing the State of Marine Transportation System (MTS) Infrastructure MTS Quantitative & Qualitative Performance Environmental Stewardship: Moving from Research to Best Practices MTS Resilience: Developing Tools for the Future Engineering With Nature, Utilizing 'Grey' and 'Green' Infrastructure Solutions The Future of e-Navigation: Innovating Digital Possibilities 22. Thank you! Further Information TRB website Google website Linked website Contact Information: Nol P. Comeaux, AICP, PMP Chair, TRB Ferry Committee 202-366-5527 Noel.Comeaux@dot.gov