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Public Works ferry thoughts
Public Works ferry thoughts
The new Commissioner designee for VI Public works had this to say about the ferry situation during his Senate hearing yesterday:
Asked about the St. Croix-St. Thomas ferry route, James said there is no ferry yet but that the department is beginning to put together federal funds to buy a vessel to run the route. The territory has $1.1 million in federal funds for a ferry now, he said, and may be able to access more. The ferry has not operated that route since a 2011 grounding damaged the vessel.
On the St. Thomas-St. John ferry, currently resident adults pay $6 each way between Red Hook and Cruz Bay while nonresident adults or tourists pay $7. James said that the rates that nonresidents pay can be increased to $10 without harming ridership or customer satisfaction. Public Works will put the idea to the V.I. Public Service Commission in the near future, James added.
Asked about the St. Croix-St. Thomas ferry route, James said there is no ferry yet but that the department is beginning to put together federal funds to buy a vessel to run the route. The territory has $1.1 million in federal funds for a ferry now, he said, and may be able to access more. The ferry has not operated that route since a 2011 grounding damaged the vessel.
On the St. Thomas-St. John ferry, currently resident adults pay $6 each way between Red Hook and Cruz Bay while nonresident adults or tourists pay $7. James said that the rates that nonresidents pay can be increased to $10 without harming ridership or customer satisfaction. Public Works will put the idea to the V.I. Public Service Commission in the near future, James added.
Re: Public Works ferry thoughts
The best revenue enhancers are always those that do not apply to constituents. Think about it most of the nation charges around 10% for your privilege of staying in their locality.
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Re: Public Works ferry thoughts
They really have tourists over a barrel so why not? 
you if you don't like it.
you if you don't like it.