k5jri radio

In an earlier message, I mentioned what I believed to be the advantages of taking the Bolivar Ferry to and from Galveston TX. These were: [1] avoiding the heavy traffic of Houston and its surrounding suburbs, and [2] fewer total road miles to travel. However, I did not consider the average wait time for the ferry (currently stated online as 45 minutes either way) even when traffic is moderate. During tourist season, there are likely to be be more cars and trucks in the queue than one ferry can handle, requiring additional wait time for the next ferry. Due to the hot and humid weather during tourist season, many people will opt to keep their vehicle's engine running to power the air conditioning system.

As stated previously, people on foot or with a bicycle are the first to get on and off the ferry.