North Carolina Session Law 2026-41 directs the N.C. Department of Transportation to establish and begin collecting tolls across the state ferry system on all ferry routes by Jan. 1, 2027.

Toll revenue will support long-term vessel replacement. It should be noted that revenue collected cannot be used for day-to-day operations, staffing, fuel, maintenance or other operating expenses.  Because several decisions remain under evaluation, more information will be forthcoming.   

What is Changing:

Tolls currently collected       Required Tolling to be introduced
Cedar Island-Ocracoke (vehicle)      Currituck-Knotts Island (vehicle)
Swan Quarter-Ocracoke (vehicle)      Bayview-Aurora (vehicle)
Southport-Fort Fisher (vehicle)      Hatteras-Ocracoke (vehicle)
Hatteras-Ocracoke (passenger)      Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach (vehicle)

 

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    Your Input is Needed

    Your responses to the 11 questions below will help NCDOT better understand key issues for people who travel using our ferry infrastructure. As the plan evolves over the coming months, results of the survey will inform recommendations. 

    The survey should take 7-10 minutes to complete.

    You and Your Community

    What best describes you? Select all that apply

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    Please enter the zip code of your primary residence.

    Which Ferry Route(s) do you use most often? Select all that apply

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    Thinking of the route you use most often, how frequently do you use that ferry route?

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    How do you expect ferry tolls to impact your daily travel or activities? Select all that apply

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    What impacts do you think your community might experience? Select all that apply

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    Toll Options

    Assuming reliable ferry service remains available, what is the highest one-way toll you would likely pay before choosing to drive instead of using the ferry, if a practical driving alternative is available?

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    What payment methods would be most convenient for you? drag to rank most convenient (top) to least convenient (bottom)

    Terminal Operations and Customer Support

    How well do the following services for ferry passengers match your expectations?

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    What should NCDOT do to make implementation work better for you or your community? Select up to 3

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    What concerns or suggestions do you have regarding passes, accounts, or customer support? Select up to 3

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