About this episode
David Perry discusses his role and the developments in the MBTA ferry system.
In this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by David Perry, Director of Ferry Operations at the MBTA. David shares the story of how his role came to be, what his day to day duties are and how far the ferry system has come in recent years. He also gives us a rundown on what riders can expect for ferry schedule and frequency as the T works to continue to support this incredible mode of transport. If you've never been on board an MBTA ferry before, we also go over ticketing, amenities, parking and more, so that listeners will be ready to ride! Got questions or ideas for the show? Email us at social@mbta.com – your feedback might end up in a future episode!
People in this episode
Host: Spilling the T
Guest: David Perry
Topics covered
- ferry operations
- transportation
- public transit
- MBTA
- ferry schedule
- ticketing
Keywords
- ferry
- MBTA
- David Perry
- transport
- schedule
- ticketing
- amenities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MBTA
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