U.S. Wants Detroit-Windsor Ferry Service

**SWMAP** · July-20-12, 12:56 PM

Is the title of this thread mid-leading? It would be a big story if the Feds are advocating for ferry service Detroit/Canada. But if just the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority behind this - well, lots of work would remain to be done!

**DetroitPlanner** · July-20-12, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by SWMAP

Is the title of this thread mid-leading? It would be a big story if the Feds are advocating for ferry service Detroit/Canada. But if just the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority behind this - well, lots of work would remain to be done!

The feds are kicking in 80 percent of the capital costs to get this started. Would they be doing that if they were not sold on the project?

**Hermod** · July-20-12, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner

The feds are kicking in 80 percent of the capital costs to get this started. Would they be doing that if they were not sold on the project?

Which feds? The ones that supply the money may not be the ones who have to secure and inspect the passengers. I could think of half a dozen fed agencies that have to come on board and sign off on this.

**DetroitPlanner** · July-22-12, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Hermod

Which feds? The ones that supply the money may not be the ones who have to secure and inspect the passengers. I could think of half a dozen fed agencies that have to come on board and sign off on this.

DOT / FTA is the agency