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As part of her graduate studies, she is helping conduct a feasibility study of a proposed ferry terminal and mixed-use waterfront development in the Quonset-Davisville Port and Office Park in North Kingstown. She is researching ferry terminals in other regions of the country to find out how to make ferry service a viable alternative when so many other transportation options are available.
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