The Galveston Island Ferry

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ferry
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
assistance available
gptkbp:annualVisitors over 1 million
gptkbp:capacity up to 20 vehicles
gptkbp:communityImpact supports tourism
connects communities
facilitates local economy
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local events
part of community celebrations
symbol_of_Galveston_Island
gptkbp:environmentalImpact minimal emissions
reduces road traffic
preserves marine life
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used during hurricanes
important for evacuation routes
part_of_Texas_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Galveston Island Ferry
gptkbp:length approximately 1.5 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Galveston,_Texas
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
scheduled repairs
gptkbp:notableFeature scenic views
fishing opportunities
wildlife sightings
gptkbp:opened 1920s
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Galveston_Island
Bolivar_Peninsula
gptkbp:operatingHours 24 hours a day
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Texas_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:publicTransport links to regional transit
connects with local buses
gptkbp:route approximately 18 minutes
gptkbp:safetyFeatures life jackets available
crew trained in emergency procedures
gptkbp:serviceType free ferry service
gptkbp:ticketingSystem no tickets required
gptkbp:transportation water transport
gptkbp:vehicleClass motorcycles
bicycles
cars
trucks