BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – State authorities have approved the Bald Head Island ferry schedule that local leaders agreed upon in September.
According to the Village of Bald Head Island, the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) approved the hybrid ferry schedule on Friday, Oct. 25.
In its announcement, the village said that “The NCUC order approved the agreement and stipulation of settlement in its entirety which included the following in addition to the hybrid schedule:
- Establishment of a one-year ‘trial period’ after which BHIT [Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc.] has committed to making additional changes should the hybrid schedule result in significant capacity issues.
- Establishment of a bi-annual performance review between parties.
- Elimination of the existing mid-day lunch break.
- Development of a reservation system for employees and contractors on the contractor ferry (which is expected to roll out by January 31, 2025).”
The hybrid schedule includes:
- Runs every 30 minutes during peak morning and evening hours
- Runs every 45 minutes runs during the weekend and through the middle hours of weekdays
“BHIT is working towards a December 1, 2024, implementation date, has begun working with the developer to make the necessary software changes, and is preparing the plan to communicate the proposed schedules as soon as possible and in compliance with the NCUC order,” the village adds.
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