Talking Transportation: Why Ferries Aren't the Answer

... Sound could make 30 knots (35 mph). But if they must sail up inlets to the downtown areas of Bridgeport, Norwalk or Stamford, that speed is cut to 5 knots, adding to travel time. Docking : To keep to their competitive speeds, docks would have to be ...

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