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May 2023

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY News from CTC! New Seasonal Fare Rates

Spring Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 12:30pm

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017 chebeaguetrans@gmail.com www.ctcferry.org Summer Boarding Procedure to go into effect May 1 With the winter weath e r beh i nd us (hopefully!) and the busier time of year approaching, we will resume ticket collection at the top of the ramps on both Cousins and Chebeague. Please have your ticket (whether on your phone or a hard copy) out and ready as you get to the ramp. Take your time and please make sure you secure your phone before heading down to the boat… we don’t want to lose any over board! Thanks for your cooperation with this change as we get ready for summer! May Birthdays Kathy Darling - 5/16 Martha Hamilton Doughty - 5/9 Amanda Campbell - 5/12 Jeremy Ames - 5/23 Happy Birthday!

cially strong position and to continue to provide that service, we must in crease revenue to cover rising costs. We are actively seeking additional sources of revenue, including grants, but fare increases are necessary to help underwrite our operations. The CTC Board has approved seasonal fare increases listed below. The new rates will be in effect May 18 - Octo ber 9. Additionally, daily parking fees will increase to $20/day at Route 1 and $30/day at Cousins Island.

During the past year, CTC - like many businesses and individuals - has expe rienced significant increases in oper ating expenses. Along with the nearly 100% jump in diesel fuel prices, in creased repair and maintenance fees and rising labor rates, the cost of providing our services has risen sharply. We strive to keep our service as affordable as possible while also maintaining equipment and staffing levels that ensure safe and reliable transportation. To remain in a finan

One Way

Round Trip

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Adult ( 12 th birthday and older ) Child ( 6 th birthday to 12 th birthday )

$12

$18

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Child (under 6 years old)

Free

Free

Pets

5 5

5 7

Bicycle

TICKET BOOKS

Monthly Pass* Annual Pass **

130

1430

Resident/Annual Parking Permit Holder (10 rides) ***

47

Child/Pet/Bicycle (available to any passenger) ( child - 6 th birthday to 12 th birth day ) ( 20 rides )

30

Ten Ride ( available to any passenger )

70

* Monthly pass is for year round or seasonal residents and is good for one month from the date of pur chase – unlimited rides **Annual Pass is for year round or seasonal residents and is good for 12 months from the day of purchase – unlimited rides **Family members must be 21 (or under) or a spouse to qualify to use or purchase the annual parking permit holder ticket book.

MAY 2023 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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