b'MEMBER NEWSPVA Members Contracted for Temporary Rhode Island Free Ferry ServiceT he Rhode Island DepartmentSeaStreak,$13,200perdayforthedays.Includingtheseandotherex-ofTransportation(RIDOT)BlockIslandFerry,and$12,500perpenses such as fuel, there will be an es-contractedwithSeaStreak,day for the Rhode Island Ferry for 98timated$5 million cost to taxpayers.Rhode Island Fast Ferry, and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to travelers who need to commute be-tween the Bristol area and Providence beginning in late December. All three operatorsarePVAmembers.Run-ning seven days a week at half hour intervalsfrom6a.m.to7p.m.,the service will help people affected by the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. Allthreeferryprovidersarehiring deck hands and other staff. RIDOT Donations Make a Difference:plans to offer the service for 99 daysDonations Make a Difference: Annual giftstotal through March 29, 2024.Annual gifts Planned giving Planned giving MemorialsRIDOTDirectorPeterAlvitisaid, Memorials Tributes to honor a birthday, anniversary or otherWe wanted to offer as many modes Tributes to honor a birthday, anniversary or other special eventof transportation as we could to peo- special event tching giftsEmployer maplewhohavebeenaffectedbythe Employer matching gifts The Passenger Vessel Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) closure of one side of the Washingtonnonprofit corporation. The Foundation was begun to The Passenger Vessel Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) Bridge.Thoseusingtheferrycanensure that the passenger vessel industry continues its board at the State Street Dock in Bris- nonprofit corporation. The Foundation was begun to dedication to furthering education and development of ensure that the passenger vessel industry continues its tolandtheBristolMaritimeCentersafety resources.dedication to furthering education and development of willbeopenforwaitingpassengers.For More Information and to Donate Online safety resources.There is free parking where riders canPlease Visit: pvfoundation.com/donate/access a shuttle to the dock. ShuttlesFor More Information and to Donate Online will return riders to their parked carsPlease Visit: pvfoundation.com/donate/Supporting the passenger vessel industryat designated times in the afternoonthrough education and safety resources.andtheevening.InProvidence,a shuttle will be available to take ridersSupporting the passenger vessel industrybetweenthedockinglocationandthrough education and safety resources.Providence Station. The schedule for the ferry is available on the Washing-ton Bridge closure web page.AspokespersonforRIDOTsaidContact Us At:itcosts$25,000perdaytooperateEmail: info@pvfoundation.comWebsite: pvfoundation.com57 DECEMBER 2023Contact Us At:Email: info@pvfoundation.comWebsite: pvfoundation.com'