[§268-2.5  Intra-island water ferry
transportation system; authority to implement.]  The department of
transportation is authorized to implement an intra-island water ferry
transportation system subject to chapter 103D.  The intra-island water ferry
transportation system shall be premised upon the transportation of commuters
during peak traffic periods and may be used for other revenue-generating
purposes during non-peak traffic periods.  The system may include landings at
various locations along the southern coast of Oahu and shall be integrated with
ground transportation.



The department of transportation and the
department of land and natural resources are authorized to:



(1)  Waive or assess nominal fees for the use of
public infrastructures and terminals by the operator of the intra-island water
ferry transportation system; and



(2)  Lease public lands at a nominal cost to the
operator of the intra-island water ferry transportation system.



In return for concessions as determined jointly
by the department of transportation and the department of land and natural
resources, the operator of the intra-island water ferry transportation system
shall provide the ferry service at no cost or nominal cost to the State for the
duration of the concessions.  Operating expenses may be further supplemented by
other revenue-generating activities during non-peak traffic periods.



The department of transportation shall
aggressively explore the possibility of obtaining federal funds to implement
the intra-island water ferry transportation system. [L 1998, c 221, §2]



 



Note



 



  Demonstration project.  L 1998, c 221, §3.