by Ron Hall | Sep 6, 2018 | Ferry Service Plan, hovercraft
At the recent Fort Berthold Technology & Innovation Summit held this summer, Marty Robbins presented on the feasibility of using hovercraft to ferry across Lake Sakakwea, providing the possibility of nearly year-round service not possible using traditional...
by Ron Hall | Jun 26, 2018 | hovercraft
On Tuesday, June 19, the Fort Berthold Technology & Innovation Summit was held at the 4 Bears Casino Event Center. During the summit, Marty Robbins of Fast Ferry Management, Inc., spoke about the suitability of a hovercraft ferry to provide year-round service...
by Ron Hall | Feb 1, 2018 | Electric Transmission, hovercraft
Energy powers our lives. Literally. But how we generate that energy matters, and as oil and natural gas development in the Bakken continues to grow, even as coal remains the primary source of energy in North Dakota (we’re talking 75%), now might be a pretty good time...
by Ron Hall | Nov 21, 2017 | hovercraft
Bridges could be a lifeline for reconnecting Fort Berthold communities separated by the Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea, providing better access to vital services and economic and non-economic benefits, reducing travel time, and providing safer travel alternatives...
by Ron Hall | Aug 31, 2017 | hovercraft, Safety
Cars are getting smarter and smarter, but don’t expect them to replace human drivers overnight. The technology still has a long way to go to kick us out of the driver seat entirely. For one thing, these new robots might have to learn to be more human. In the...
by Ron Hall | Aug 2, 2017 | hovercraft, Transit Plan
Last month LSC Transportation Consultants and Bubar and Hall Consulting held public meetings at the Nueta, Hidatsa, Sahnish College to discuss the Fort Berthold Transit and Ferry Service Plan. During the meetings, lead LSC consultant A.T. Stoddard presented some of...
