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Ferry and air transportation services to Pelee Island support local business, permanent and seasonal residents and local agricultural and tourism/recreational markets.

The Pelee Island Transportation Needs Study is being undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to develop a sustainable transportation plan for Pelee Island, including passenger and cargo capacity, service frequency and scheduling, marine and air port facilities and passenger amenities for the horizon years of 2013, 2025 and 2035. The objectives of the study are to:

1. Examine current operational characteristics in the existing Pelee Island Ferry Service and determine the future transportation access needs of Pelee Island
2. Consider short-term and long-term transportation needs including the potential need to replace the MV Pelee Islander
3. Identify opportunities to alleviate concerns regarding existing and future capacity constraints to the present ferry and air services

In consultation with the Township of Pelee, the public, local municipalities and government agencies, transportation service alternatives will be generated and evaluated based on a range of technical and environmental factors. The project outcome will be a sustainable transportation plan for services linking Pelee Island to mainland Ontario.

To obtain additional information, provide comments, or to be placed on the study mailing list please contact the Project Team.