Canby Ferry Intelligent Transportation System Project

This technology infrastructure project will help connect ferry riders with information on the operating status of the ferry.

The project includes:

• Extending fiber optic cable to the ferry location to provide wireless connection to electronic signs
• Adding cameras at the ferry landings for images to be viewed on the website and ODOT TripCheck
• Upgrading signs with wireless and electrical connection to display both open and closed status at four locations, and adding a fifth sign on Territorial Road west of Hwy 99E
• Adding access to sign status through a phone app
• Transitioning to fare collection by credit card instead of cash

Project map

Current activities

Installing fiber optic cable to the ferry signals. The fiber optic cable will be connected to the county’s fiber network sometime in July 2024. 

Schedule

• Design: Dec. 2016 - March 2023
• Right of way: April 2018 - June 2023
• Construction: March 2023 - July 2024

Project impact on traffic

• No road closures are expected during construction, although there may be delays up to 20 minutes near Advance Road or the ferry boat landings.

Funding

• Estimated total project cost: $1 million 
• Funded through federal Ferry Boat Discretionary Funds matched with county road funds