Lake Champlain Transportation Company

Service was originally provided at three points, listed from south to north:[9] All runs employ at least two double-ended diesel ferries, making the crossings in opposite directions.

All ferries are capable of carrying large trucks as well as cars, bicycles, and foot passengers and are of a roll-on, roll-off design (although they can operate single-ended in the event of an engine failure).

[10] Under the terms of the Maritime Transportation Security Act, vehicles and luggage brought on board some LCT vessels may be subject to search.

During the winter, Lake Champlain sometimes ices over, making ferry service on the long Burlington-Port Kent route impractical.

The ferries used on this run are of the ice-breaking type; their hulls and propellers are reinforced to allow the boats to operate through thin or broken ice.

In the past, the ferries did not operate around the clock, but in winter time, a few runs were made through the night to prevent the ice from freezing solidly.

The foundation makes large contributions to such charities as the American Cancer Society and United Way, and to educational institutions such as the University of Vermont and Champlain College.