DRBA deal
50 years ago, Delaware and New Jersey reached a landmark cooperative agreement resulted in the creation of the Cape May/Lewes Ferry and a second span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. First looks back at the deal and takes a peak at the future.
The interstate compact that created the DRBA was signed by the two states 50 years ago, last fall. Following the deal, it took two years to launch the ferry. WHYY is in the process of producing a long-form retrospective about the ferry, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year. If you have stories or memories of taking a trip on the ferry, you can share those with us in the comment section below.
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