In 2011, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that NCDOT increase annual ferry revenue to $5 million. To accomplish this, NCDOT must increase toll rates on the three routes that currently have tolls, and begin tolling two additional routes by April 1. NCDOT hired a private firm, Wilbur Smith Associates (now CDM SMITH), to conduct a study to evaluate current ferry usage and research national standards. In addition, this study examined possible ferry toll increases as well as operational and infrastructure improvements needed to efficiently and effectively implement toll increases and new toll collecting.

A formal presentation will begin at 7 p.m., which will consist of an explanation of the toll increase and additional toll options. Following the presentation, the meeting will be open for statements, questions and comments. Anyone wishing to speak may register to do so at the sign-in table prior to the presentation.

Letters to the Editor on the Ferry Toll
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