Budget Cuts May Strand Riders Of Connecticut's Ferry System

LYME, CT - NOVEMBER 15: The Selden III Ferry travels the short distance on the Connecticut River between the towns of Chester and the village of Hadlyme (in the town of Lyme, Connecticut) November 15, 2010 in Lyme, Connecticut. The ferry service, which is the second oldest in the state and dates back to 1769, may be eliminated due to state budget constraints. Dozens of commuters, tourists and bicyclists use the service daily which takes approximately 3 minutes and cost $3 for cars and $1 for pedestrians and bicyclists. Due to high levels of unemployment, a strained tax base and cuts by the federal govermnet, states across the country are facing difficult decisions on how to save money. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)