NTL Record

Title Economic Dimension of Ferry Operations in Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee : the Dorena-Hickman Ferry.
Record ID 30695
Personal Name
Creator
Perry, Ernest
Corporate Creator Missouri. Department of Transportation
Publisher Missouri. Department of Transportation
Publication Date 20080800
Language English
Abstract Ferries have a long-standing role in moving people and commerce on the nation’s waterways and rivers and continue to play a vital economic role in many areas across the United States. This analysis considers the economic dimensions of the Dorena-Hickman ferry for a three-state region that includes Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky. The Dorena-Hickman ferry adds to the economic climate of this three state region by: 1) Supporting limited direct employment and investment in the region 2) Acts as tourism draw in the area as it provides a unique travel amenity 3) Supporting regional employment through job access 4) Provides saving in travel time and costs While flooding and decreased revenues have hampered the cost effectiveness of the Dorena-Hickman ferry operation, it continues to be an important and unique amenity for this three state region.
Rosap ID dot:3284
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/3284
TRT Terms Ferry service
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number RD09-003
Report Number OR09-003
Availability Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/30000/30600/30695/or09003.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository