Politics & Government
DOT Considering Rate Hike for Glastonbury-Rocky Hill Ferry
The Department of Transportation will hold public hearings in May on the proposed fare increases.
The state is proposing an increase in the rates for two popular Connecticut River Ferries starting this July: the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry and the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry.
The Department of Transportation is considering an increase to the popular will be holding two public meetings on the proposed hikes:
- May 20, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Rocky Hill Community Center, Room 1
- May 22, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Chester Meeting House
The DOT said that the increases are necessary to offset rising operating costs. Fares were last raised in 2003.
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According to the DOT, vehicle fares would be increased from the current $3 per crossing to $6. Fares for walk-on passengers and bicyclists would be increased from $1 per crossing to $2. The price of the Discount Coupon Book that now costs $40 for a book of 20 coupon tickets will be increased to $80.
“Raising the fares has been carefully considered," Commissioner James P. Redeker said. "Fare increases are never popular, but costs for operating the ferries have consistently been significantly greater than passenger revenues, resulting in a state subsidy of $651,000 in the most recent fiscal year.”
The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry will open May 1.
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