. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Coastal transportation—a rose or a thorn? Photo by N C. Dept. of Transportation Editor's note: Water is a natural part of the coastal setting—the ocean, the rivers, the sounds, the inlets. And people who live along the coast have found the waters to be both an aid and a hindrance to travel. In a two-part series, Coastwatch will examine some of the problems inherent in coastal transportation. The October issue will discuss the means of spanning these bodies of water: ferries and bridges. From the pontoon dr
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Coastal transportation—a rose or a thorn? Photo by N C. Dept. of Transportation Editor's note: Water is a natural part of the coastal setting—the ocean, the rivers, the sounds, the inlets. And people who live along the coast have found the waters to be both an aid and a hindrance to travel. In a two-part series, Coastwatch will examine some of the problems inherent in coastal transportation. The October issue will discuss the means of spanning these bodies of water: ferries and bridges. From the pontoon drawbridge at Sunset Beach to the three-mile, con- crete span bridge at Oregon Inlet, transportation officials have tried to link coastal North Carolina across a labyrinth of rivers, inlets and sounds. Transportation has been a con- troversial topic among coastal resi- dents and bridges have often been part of the controversy as residents have fought for and against their placement. William F. Caddell, assistant secretary of planning at the De- partment of Transportation, says the Board of Transportation decides when and where bridges will be built. The department's planning division recommends certain locations for bridges based on studies, Caddell says. But the public also plays a role in bridge planning, he added. "Anyone can request a new bridge," Caddell says. "These requests are what the department considers candidate projects. We have hundreds of ; Also, the board of transportation has public meetings throughout the state so citizens and local government of- ficials can tell the board their trans- Con tinued on next page. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original UNC Sea Grant College Program. [Raleigh, N. C. : UNC Sea Grant College Program]
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