The Wonderful World of Ferries: Episode 37

Ferries, even in the era of mile-long bridges, are anything but obsolete. We discuss types and technologies, history, and successful modern ferry systems—most notably the Washington State Ferries. Also noted: one ferry in Utah; cleaner power experiments; the Staten Island Ferry, which should be a subway line. Links and stuffs Merch:https://shop.trlpod.com/ Twitter:@TheRedLine_pod YouTube channel:The Red Line Podcast Spotify:The Red Line Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/theredlinepodcasters Email:[email protected] Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: Full service begins on MTA's Grand Central Madison [2]WSDOT: Washington State Ferries [3]Britannica: Ferry (watercraft) [4]Wikipedia: Ferry [5]Wikipedia: Washington State Ferries [6]HistoryLink.org: Turning Point 9: The Sound and the Ferry: The Birth of Washington State Ferries [7]U-S-History.com: Washington State Ferries [8]KING-TV: Pride of the PNW: Washington State Ferries an iconic part of Puget Sound life [9]Wikipedia: BC Ferries [10]Wikipedia: List of ferry operators [11]Wikipedia: Staten Island Ferry [12]Wikipedia: Alaska Marine Highway [13]National Park Service: UPDATE: Halls Crossing to Bullfrog Ferry Schedule [14]Plugboats: World's busiest ferry systems going electric hybrid [15]Wikipedia: Star Ferry [16]Wikipedia: MV Glenachulish [17]NTD Transit Agency Profile: Washington State Ferries (2019) [18]NTD Transit Agency Profile: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (2019) [19]UDOT: Lake Powell Ferry Crossing