Hampton Roads Fast Ferry (language only)

Item 440 #1s

Language
Page 335, line 16, insert "A."
Page 335, following line 20, insert:
"B. From the amounts appropriated for Ground Transportation Planning and Research, there is hereby provided $200,000 in the first year and $200,000 in the second year for the planning and development of a Hampton Roads Fast Ferry demonstration project in coordination with Hampton Roads Transit.  In developing this plan, the Department shall assess the potential for designating a high speed ferry corridor within the Hampton Roads region with intermodal service to properties under the control of the Commonwealth as well as current transit properties operated by Hampton Roads Transit including, but not limited to, the Norfolk passenger light rail service."

Explanation
(This amendment dedicates funding for the development of a Hampton Roads Fast Ferry demonstration project to provide passenger ferry service throughout Hampton Roads, benefiting both daily commuters as well as regional tourism.)