#Ferry
Maui County-run ferry service aims to launch for Lāna‘i next year, Moloka‘i in 2029
Ferry service is a critical option in a county where residents often travel between islands for jobs, doctor’s appointments, shopping and sports.
Costs of running interisland ferry service for Maui County clearer as study completed, could come up in budget talks
“I’ve got to say we’re the closest we’ve ever been to the county owning a ferry,” said Maui County Council Member Gabe Johnson, who holds the Lānaʻi residency seat.
Lāna‘i residents face a question: Should a private company or Maui County run their ferry?
“So, there’s a lot of options on the table if the county owns it. Private companies don’t get to apply for those funds,” Council Member Gabe Johnson said of the benefits of a Maui County-owned ferry system.
Manele Slated for New Ferry Loading Dock
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to attend an information meeting at 5 p.m., on Tuesday February 23, 2010 to discuss the planning document and environmental assessment that will be prepared for the ferry loading dock improvements at the Manele small boat harbor on Lana‘i. The meeting will be held […]
DRAFT EIS PUBLISHED FOR LARGE-CAPACITY INTER-ISLAND FERRY
The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the statewide large-capacity inter-island ferry is available for public review and comment starting today. The draft EIS includes an evaluation of the environmental impacts of Department of Transportation’s harbor improvements, and its secondary impacts (i.e., those of a large-capacity ferry vessel and its operations) and cumulative impacts. It […]