The intensity of shipping traffic at Bydgoszcz section of the waterway E-70 - present state and prospects for development

Abstract

The article presents results of data analysis which concern intensity of inland waterway transport in Bydgoszcz during period 1997-2007. The transport of goods, passen gers and also manage the waterway have been included. Because of significant role of transport of goods the author has proposed a new course of development this part of waterway No E-70 – the specialization in tourist navigation. It could be helpful to restore inland waterway’s position in the Bydgoszcz Region.