The NYC Ferry system has become an essential part of public transit, achieving 7.1 million passengers in the last fiscal year. A system-wide improvement process is underway, including restoring direct Staten Island-Brooklyn service and creating a Bronx-Queens connection. Additionally, a trans-Hudson service to West Harlem can significantly ease commuting for Upper Manhattan residents while addressing environmental concerns. Most infrastructure for this service already exists, and the new route from New Jersey to NYC would take less than 10 minutes, offering better access to jobs across the river.
The NYC Ferry system is carrying more people than ever before, reaching a record 7.1 million passengers during the last fiscal year.
The proposed changes include restoring a direct Staten Island-to-Brooklyn ferry for the first time since 1964 and creating a new route to connect the Bronx and Queens.
A robust trans-Hudson service connecting Northern New Jersey to West Harlem would be transformative and offer a lifeline to thousands of commuters.
The revival of trans-Hudson service would dramatically reduce car dependency, traffic congestion, and pollution, particularly benefiting Upper Manhattan.
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