Ferry Toll

Could NC Soon Have A Pepsi-Cola Ferry Line?

Jeff Tiberii — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:02:58 +0000

A bi-partisan group of state lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow for sponsorship of ferry lines along the North Carolina coast.

Last year the state’s seven ferry lines ran a deficit of more than $30 million. The ferry system is consistently in the red, and fuel costs are only making it worse. Leaders have discussed raising fares, but a new bill would avoid that by seeking about $4 million in sponsorship from large corporations. Think the Pepsi-Cola line instead of Hatteras-Ocracoke.

NC DOT Revisits Outer Banks Transportation Projects

Will Michaels — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:30:59 +0000

The North Carolina DOT starts a series of public meetings Monday to get feedback about its plans for Highway 12 and new ferry tolls on the Outer Banks.

The DOT said Monday it would add one departure time to the ferry from Swan Quarter to Ocracoke Island as more over-wash covers Highway 12. The route faces intermittent closures after last week's winter storm flooded the highway.

Perdue Halts Ferry Toll Increases

Dave DeWitt — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:50:00 +0000

Residents along the coast are getting a reprieve from ferry toll increases. Governor Bev Perdue has issued an executive order to delay the new tolls that were set to go into effect in April.

Dave DeWitt: The State Legislature last year told the Department of Transportation to generate $5 million in new revenue by increasing or charging new tolls on ferries. People who live in and around the ferries at Bayview, Cedar Island, Cherry Branch, Southport and Swan Quarter spoke out against the tolls.

DOT Ferry Tolls Proposal Draws Ire on OBX

Will Michaels — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:02:00 +0000

Some of the budget cuts under consideration by state lawmakers could lead to increased tolls for ferry services on the Outer Banks. The state Department of Transportation has come up with budget options for the state Ferry Division. One proposal would charge a 10-dollar toll for ferry services that are currently free, and double the price of other ferries. Residents of Ocracoke Island aren't happy with that idea.