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Board hears plans to expand water-ferry service and multimodal paths; TDC and state funding cited
Summary
Officials updated the board on growth of the water-ferry system, plans for additional landings and a proposed multimodal path program; TDC recommended up to $2M for pier work while state and federal funding pathways (PD&E, Sun Trail, MPO) were identified for larger construction.
Tourism and transportation staff updated county and municipal officials on efforts to expand multimodal connections and water-ferry service to Anna Maria Island. Officials said the county's water-ferry system has carried roughly 27,000 passengers year-to-date and removed thousands of vehicle trips from island roads. The Tourism Development Council recommended up to $2 million to start pier reconstruction; state support (about $1.2 million reported) and FEMA…
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