Frog Ferry pilot program to begin in Portland, add Vancouver later Published: June 9, 2021, 6:02am Share: 2 Photos Conceptual renderings detail the envisioned design of the prototype Frog Ferry vessel, which will be built by All American Marine, based in Bellingham. The 65-foot vessel would be short enough to fit under Portland's Steel Bridge without requiring a bridge lift on most days. (Courtesy of Friends of Frog Ferry) Photo Gallery PORTLAND — Friends of Frog Ferry, the nonprofit spearheading an effort to bring a river taxi service to the Portland area, held a press conference Tuesday to announce plans for a two-year pilot program. Vancouver would not be part of the test route, but could be added to the lineup later.