Water Transportation Awareness Week: September 17-21, 2007
It is hard to imagine the city without its harbor, piers, and docks that for centuries have welcomed millions of immigrants, cargo ships, tourists, and commuters. Yes commuters! Every day thousands of residents from the South Shore to Charlestown hop on board one of the four commuter boat routes offered by the MBTA. These services to Boston and Logan Airport, from Charlestown, Hingham, Hull, and Quincy, provide commuters an escape from the crowded roadways and stress of driving in congestion along Route 3 and the Central Artery.
Water Transportation Awareness Week is a time to celebrate one of the oldest forms of public transportation, the boat. To celebrate, the MBTA, A Better City Transportation Management Association (ABC TMA), MassCommute, and private boat carriers are planning a week of activities to encourage commuters to hop on board a commuter boat during the week.
Discover Water Transportation - for extraordinary voyages!
From Monday, September 17th through Friday, September 21st, during the morning and afternoon commutes, we′re hosting our Annual Water Transportation Awareness Week Celebration with special events and prizes!
Join us Monday, September 17 (7-10am) on a boat or dockside for:• Customer Appreciation
• Meet our MBTA Operations officials
• “Name That Boat” Game
• A Transportation Fair at Long Wharf/Central Wharf
• Know a young artist? They could win a Whale Watch for their class by taking part in our art contest! Learn more.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
• Baystate Cruise Company
• Boston Childrens Museum
• Boston Harbor Cruises
• Boston Harbor Hotel
• Boston Red Sox
• Charles Riverboat Company
• Chart House Restaurant
• Coldstone Creamery
• Focus Fitness
• MassCommute
• MassRides
• New England Aquarium
• Panera Bread
• Seaport TMA
• Sel De La Terre
• Water Transportation Alternatives
• WBCN 104.1 FM Radio