NYC Ferry route changes could be coming as soon as this winter
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — New York City Ferry routes could soon change for the first time in their history.
NYC Ferry is proposing a system-wide reconfiguration of its routes, most notably connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn.
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This is the first time the ferry has considered wholesale changes since it launched in 2017, and it's asking for your feedback. A survey went out Monday for all riders to provide their opinion on the proposal, ride experience and other topics of note.
Other route changes include:
Splitting the East River into two routes
Combining the Soundview and Rockaway routes
Adding a one-seat ride to Midtown from the South Brooklyn route
A Zoom webinar is scheduled for July 21 at 6:30 p.m. for riders to learn more about the changes. Riders can submit questions ahead of time for a Q&A portion.
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To sign up for the webinar, click here.
Feedback will be reviewed throughout the summer, with the final changes to be announced in September and implemented this winter, according to the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.
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