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While we’re all supposed to stay at home these last few weeks, there’s been a ridiculous amount of transportation news. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been through:
The big non-COVID-19 one: the Army Corps says the bridges are a replacement project https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200403/army-corps-to-move-ahead-with-cape-cod-canal-bridge-replacement">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
Our airports are getting money to keep things on track. Like a lot of money. https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200415/cape-and-islands-airports-to-receive-26m-in-federal-aid">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
The CCRTA and the Steamship Authority are also getting money
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Even with this money, the Steamship Authority is in deep trouble. It’s furloughed more than 100 employees and is turning to the state for help. https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200417/steamship-authority-seeks-state-help-to-maintain-service-to-islands">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
While waiting to see if the state will lend a hand, the SSA is tightening its belt. https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200421/steamship-authority-board-considers-cost-cutting-measures">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
The SSA is also looking into getting $10M in credit https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200317/steamship-authority-to-explore-credit-options">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
Hy-Line, the other ferry line, has also seen a big drop in ridership but has said it is committed to servicing the Nantucket route for essential workers.
The islands are asking that people don’t come. https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200318/ferry-lines-asked-to-curb-passenger-service-to-nantucket">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
The islands are asking that people don’t come. https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200318/ferry-lines-asked-to-curb-passenger-service-to-nantucket">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
Another non-COVID-19 transportation story: the SJC says it’s okay for cops to use license plate readers on the Cape’s bridges, but widespread use could be an issue https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200416/court-backs-limited-use-of-license-plate-readers">https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/2020...
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