The Ferries Conference brings together public transit
agencies, port districts, municipalities and other ferry system users, with the
operators, architects, engineers and shipyards providing the boats and
expertise needed for successful ferry operations.
During the conference, attendees hear from public funding
sources, consultants and public and private operators, with the aim being to help
introduce, fund and operate ferry systems around the country.
This year’s program is expected to focus on three topics: where
ferries might reasonably provide solutions to commuter and community
transportation needs; how public transit agencies, municipalities and other
parties can determine vessel types, scheduling and pricing; and how to
integrate ferry systems into the community by engaging the customer base.
Twenty speakers are planned for the event, including
Washington State Congressman Rick Larsen; Capt. George Capacci of the
Washington State Dept. of Transportation’s ferries division; and Passenger
Vessel Association legislative director Ed Welch.
Attendees are expected to come from three distinct groups:
·
The client -- public transit agencies,
municipalities and port districts and private sector interests
·
The vendor -- ferry and passenger vessel
operators, naval architects and engineers, boat builders and equipment
manufacturers.
·
Funding sources -- federal, state and regional
legislative and administrative agencies.
For more information, contact Bill Forslund via email at bill@philipspublishing.com or by
phone at (206) 284-8285.
