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This case study evaluates the introduction of a high-speed passenger ferry to replace or compete with the existing Staten Island Ferry. The analysis compares three types of high-speed vessels, discussing the technology, general characteristics, operating conditions, and cost, fare structure, and passenger shifts. The analysis determines that 10 new 1,500-passenger, high-speed, surface-effect ship-type vessels operating at 35 mi/hr would be required to replace the existing ferry. This new system would attract 25 million passengers annually, which would be an increase of 20% over existing conditions. The results of this research are very encouraging, pointing to the exciting prospect of introducing high-speed ferry service.

This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1263, Ports, Waterways, Rail, and International Trade Issues 1990. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

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Air cushion vehicles; Case studies; Fares; Ferries; Hydrofoils; Operating costs; Operations; Surface effect ships; Technology

Fare structure; High speed vessels; Operational analysis

Administration and Management; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting

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