b'NEWSWIRENEWSWIREU.S. Department of Transportation Begins National Census of Ferry OperatorsT he U.S. Department of Trans- survey is being sent to operators on aThe NCFO survey helps shape poli-portations (DOT) Bureau ofrollingbasisbetweenFebruaryandcies, allocate resources, and advocate TransportationStatisticshasMay of 2025. Your participation is vi- forfederalandstatefundingthat startedoutreachtoferryoperators,tal in ensuring that the unique needsdirectlysupportsferryoperations, public and private, to initiate the bien- of ferry operators are accurately repre- infrastructureimprovements,and nial National Census of Ferry Opera- sented in transportation planning andservice expansions. The data collected tors (NCFO) survey. The 2025 NCFOfunding decisions. informs future investment decisions, includingpotentialgrantopportu-nitiesandfundingallocationsthat could benefit your operations.Failing to submit the survey may result in missed opportunities for your busi-ness and the broader ferry industry, as funding and policy decisions rely on comprehensive and accurate industry data. Without your input, the indus-trys true scale and needs may be un-derrepresented,potentiallyaffecting future support for ferry services.If you have received the letter from the DOTFerryCensusOffice,weurge you to review the information, com-plete the survey, and return it as soon as possible. Your response ensures that ferryoperatorsremainapriorityin national transportation planning.PHOTO: ISAAC SLOMAN/UNSPLASHFor any questions or assistance with the survey, please contact the Ferry Census SCAN THE QR CODE TO LEARN Office directly at Ferry@dot.gov.ABOUT THE INDUSTRYS BEST PERFORMING HULL DESIGN:SALES@ALLAMERICANMARINE.COM | 360.647.7602FOGHORN 42'