Delaware General Assembly

Senate Executive 6/17/03

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6/17/03

Bunting

Sen. Peterson, Sokola, Sorenson, Venables
Reps. Smith, Cathcart, Hudson, Keeley, Schwartzkopf

DIRECTING THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY TO PREPARE A STUDY ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINED BRIDGE/TUNNEL CROSSING TO TRAVERSE THE DELAWARE BAY.

As it is currently operated, the Cape May – Lewes Ferry is neither an effective commuter conveyance nor a strong draw for tourists to Sussex County, losing millions of dollars each year. Other states have investigated alternatives to a ferry system and in some cases have constructed bridge/tunnel crossings to supplement or replace such a system. In addition to offering savings and convenience to the citizens of Delaware and New Jersey, the construction of a Delaware Bay Bridge/Tunnel Crossing would be an inspiring engineering feat and, when completed, could be used as a multi-purpose structure, acting both as a major route for interstate transportation and travel and a platform for wind turbines or tidal generation facilities to generate electricity desperately needed throughout Sussex County. This Joint Resolution directs the DRBA to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing a Combined Bridge/Tunnel Crossing to traverse the Delaware Bay. This Joint Resolution also directs the DRBA to submit a report describing its research and findings to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than January 15, 2005.

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