Operations Effects Clause Samples
Operations Effects. In addition to the local, economic effects arising from construction spending, there would be further expenditures and other effects from the operation and maintenance of a bridge or expanded ferry service. The presence of a bridge will have direct effects on traffic and, possibly, cruise ship operations, as well as indirect effects including additional economic activity occurring in Ketchikan as a result of spending on operations and maintenance, possible changes in accident rates, and effects on regional economic development.
Operations Effects. Adoption of a bridge alternative could imply substantial changes in cruise ship operating procedures. Two direct effects of construction of a bridge are assessed. A bridge having a vertical clearance of 120 feet (alternatives C3[b] and D1) would block the channel currently used by large cruise ships due to insufficient vertical clearance. Such vessels would be required to sail to the west of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island for part of their voyages thus lengthening sailing time. Consequently, such a bridge is likely to reduce the number of cruise ship port calls and the time spent in the port of Ketchikan. Because of the importance of tourism in the Ketchikan economy, the possible indirect economic effects of changes in cruise ship operations are assessed. Based on analyses presented in the Cruise Ship Operations Technical Memorandum, the estimated economic effect of reduced cruise ship port calls and reduced time in port is summarized for the different alternatives. Based on these estimates, additional indirect effects of these spending reductions are determined using the regional economic model. Additional indirect effects addressed in this document are the likely effects of a bridge or ferry operation on the provision of government services and public infrastructure, regional economic development, traffic safety, and recreational opportunities.