Some of the groups had held up the funding when they couldn’t agree on how to divvy up the American Recovery Plan money to make public transit more frequent, reliable and convenient to use in hopes of boosting ridership.
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Staffing shortages force service reductions at Casco Bay Lines, Maine State Ferry Service
Casco Bay Lines will scale back some trips starting this weekend, while the state ferry services has had to cancel dozens of trips this summer.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Maine bus, train and ferry operators team up for COVID-19 safety campaign
Southern Maine’s eight transit operators have launched a educational campaign about traveling safely on public transportation during the pandemic. A website, TransitTogether.org, has been created to provide information about proven safety protocols each agency has in place and general information about transit safety. The website also features an interactive map and regional schedules. The Greater […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Eco-friendlier ferry coming to Casco Bay service
The new vessel, expected by the end of 2022, will be one of the first of its kind to have a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system that dramatically cuts carbon dioxide emissions.
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Casco Bay Lines gets another $750,000 for hybrid propulsion system
The ferry line estimates that the propulsion system will eliminate up to 800 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Public input sought for Peaks Island ferry study
PORTLAND — The city and Casco Bay Lines are teaming up to look at ways to improve the Peaks Island ferry landing and are seeking public input. The project, according to the city, would improve safety, comfort and efficiency. An online survey is underway now through July 23, and a public meeting will be held […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Casco Bay Lines makes more cuts to ferry service
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Lines has made another reduction in its ferry schedule in light of the city’s stay at home emergency order issued to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The altered schedule can be found on the schedule page of the Casco Bay Lines’ website and is available on the vessels. It is […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Casco Bay Lines opts not to change ferry schedules – yet
A proposal to change the Peaks Island ferry schedule has failed and decision to change ferry schedules to other islands delayed until later this month.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Casco Bay Lines gets federal grant to finish terminal improvements
The $3.4 million will help pay to extend and repair the mainland ferry pier.
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Casco Bay Lines to discuss schedule changes
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Lines representatives will be visiting islands at the end of the month to discuss proposed changes to the ferry schedule. Meetings will be held aboard the Bay Mist on Monday, July 29, from 6:05-6:35 p.m. at Little Diamond Island; 6:55-7:25 p.m. at Diamond Cove, and at Great Diamond Island from 7:40-8:10 […]