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Rockland Ferry Terminal
Rockland Ferry Terminal is a public ferry terminal and intercity bus service, intercity bus stop in Rockland, Maine. It is the mainland terminus for ferries to three island communities in Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, Maine, Vinalhaven, North Haven, Maine, North Haven and Matinicus Isle, Maine, Matinicus. Concord Coach Lines provides bus service to Portland, Maine, Portland, Bangor, Maine, Bangor, Boston, and nearby towns. State law requires the Maine Department of Transportation to operate the ferry routes as part of the Maine State Ferry Service. Ferries to Vinalhaven and North Haven depart several times per day, year-round. Matinicus sees 12 to 36 departures spread throughout the year. These islands are popular summer colonies that often see their populations quadruple during the tourist season. All ferries allow passengers, bicycles, motor vehicles, and freight. Reservations are recommended for cars and trucks. History In December 1958, the Maine Port Authority (MPA) solicited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maine State Ferry Service
The Maine Department of Transportation, also known as MaineDOT (occasionally referred to as MDOT), is the office of state government charged with the regulation and maintenance of roads, rail, ferries, and other public transport infrastructure in the state of Maine. An exception is the Maine Turnpike, which is maintained by the Maine Turnpike Authority. MaineDOT reports on the adequacy of roads, highways, and bridges in Maine. It also monitors environmental factors that affect the motor public such as stormwater, ice/snow buildup on roads, and crashes with moose. MaineDOT was founded in 1913. Organization MaineDOT is an agency that consists of several offices: * Bureau of Planning * Bureau of Maintenance and Operations * Office of Passenger Transportation * Office of Freight Transportation * Office of Communications * Bureau of Project Development * Capital Resource Management * Transportation Service Center * Environmental Office * Office of Legal Services and Internal Audit * Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
