The Esperanza "Hope" Andrade Ferry
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TxDOT The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled its latest maritime marvel, the Galveston to Port Bolivar ferry, in a momentous dedication ceremony held in March. The ceremony honored the esteemed pioneer of Texas transportation infrastructure, Esperanza "Hope" Andrade. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first ferry in the Galveston Ferry system to be named after a woman and the first to be named after a Latina.
Esperanza "Hope" Andrade's indelible mark on Texas transportation is beyond compare. As the inaugural female chair of the Texas Transportation Commission and the historic first Latina Texas Secretary of State, Andrade's legacy resonates throughout our state's infrastructure landscape. The debut of the Esperanza "Hope" Andrade ferry heralds a new era characterized by efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Stretching an impressive 293 feet, this state-of-the-art craft showcases cutting-edge propulsion technology and pioneering battery energy storage systems, setting a precedent for environmental stewardship and passenger welfare.
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