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Title:

WATERBORNE ACCESS TO GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND OTHER WATERFRONT RECREATION AREAS BY PASSENGER BARGE-TUGBOAT COMBINATIONS

Accession Number:

00349090

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309032660

Abstract:

Examples of barge-tug operations are common on the waterways of America. Few (probably less than 20) exist in passenger-carrying forms. None exist that use a range of new technologies in barge-tug integrator systems for passengers. Approximately eight to ten of those barge-tug integrator systems now exist and are providing efficient movement of bulk goods. The basic feasibility of applying this technology to a unique passenger-transport need is addressed here--that of connecting large centers of population by using regional-scale waterfront recreation complexes. Gateway National Recreation Area, located in the New Jersey-New York region, is the second most visited National Park facility. Its access problems are unique and require innovative approaches. Barge-tug integrator systems exhibit characteristics that qualify them for consideration. It is estimated that modest but significant savings in capital and operating costs can be achieved by barge-tug integrator systems over conventional excursion vessels. In addition, the barge-tug combination provides some unique advantages in labor and vessel use, safety, joint use, and adaptability to purposes of recreational travel. Although barge-tug systems do have potential for application to recreation access, these advantages do not extend to use for the journey to work or for premium recreation. (Authors)

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on State Role in Waterborne Transportation. 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

Monograph Accession #:

01411632

Authors:

Phraner, S David

Pagination:

pp 36-43

Publication Date:

1981

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 824
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

60th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
Date: 1981-1-12 to 1981-1-16

ISBN:

0309032660

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (6) ; Tables (1)

Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Marine Transportation; Passenger Transportation; Society; Terminals and Facilities

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jun 30 1982 12:00AM

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