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Port staff outlines proposed ferry landing fee increases to shore up terminal shortfalls
Summary
Port staff presented updated landing-rights language and proposed fare and landing-fee increases to reduce operating shortfalls at Port-owned ferry terminals, including a 15% increase at downtown terminals and a China Basin plan that would raise per-landing fees from $20 to $50 plus $0.50 per passenger; operators and WETA urged caution.
Port staff presented an informational report on landing-rights agreement updates and proposed increases to ferry and excursion landing fees at Port-owned terminals. Maritime Director Peter Daly said the Port—s landing-rights agreement was updated to reflect insurance, indemnity and federal security requirements, and staff will continue discussing insurance impacts with the City—s risk manager and operators.
Daly said the Port handles over 3,000,000 ferry passengers annually and is subsidizing terminal operations. Staff reported a $425,000…
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