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Proposed increases on ferry tolls delayed for now
The House Transportation Committee has again put off debating a bill that seeks alternatives to increasing ferry tolls and instead would allow for revenue-generating activities such as advertising on ferries.
New and increased ferry tolls delayed - for now
Proposed new toll and toll increases on coastal ferry routes are unlikely to be implemented July 1 as originally planned, officials said Tuesday.
Security exercise drill set for various ferry terminals
NCDOT Ferry Division is taking part in security exercise drills on Wednesday, involving its ferry terminals at Cherry Branch, Minnesott Beach, Pamlico River and Cedar Island.
New Senate bill proposes tolls for all coastal ferries
It is the fourth piece of legislation introduced this session, but it is the first that did not oppose the upcoming increase and new tolls on the seven The ferry toll changes were first mandated by the 2011 General Assembly budget.
Companion legislative bills filed to abolish all ferry tolls
The movement against ferry tolls gained statewide momentum Thursday with the introduction of identical state House and Senate bills in the General Assembly that would eliminate tolls on all of the seven coastal routes.