New NYC Ferry Routes Connect Brooklyn and Staten Island Directly
In a significant expansion of New York City's ferry service, officials announced Monday that direct boat rides between Brooklyn and Staten Island will begin next month. The new routes are part of a larger effort to improve the city's mass transit options, with two key connections set to launch on December 8.
One new route will link Brooklyn's waterfront with Staten Island's shores, offering commuters a faster and more convenient alternative to crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge by car. The other new connection will span the East River, providing a two-hour commute between Throgs Neck in the Bronx and the Rockaways in Queens.
The launch of these new routes is part of a broader optimization effort aimed at improving efficiency and reducing travel times for ferry passengers. According to Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which oversees NYC Ferry, the optimized routes will result in shorter commute times, more destinations to visit, and overall system improvements.
The expansion marks an important milestone in the development of NYC Ferry, which launched in 2017 with a significant public subsidy that drew scrutiny from fiscal watchdogs. However, since then, the service has seen a decrease in subsidies, with costs dropping from $13 per rider in its early years to $8.33 today.
The EDC has also released a new report outlining plans for future expansion, including proposals to add two new stops: one in East Harlem and another at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park. While a timeline for implementation remains unclear, the plan reflects growing demand for ferry service, with locals in Canarsie, among other areas, calling for improved connectivity.
The added routes and potential expansions are seen as an important step forward for NYC Ferry, which is now offering one of the lowest subsidy levels among public ferries nationwide. With further fare increases and expansion plans on the horizon, it seems clear that this service is set to become a key player in New York City's transportation landscape.
In a significant expansion of New York City's ferry service, officials announced Monday that direct boat rides between Brooklyn and Staten Island will begin next month. The new routes are part of a larger effort to improve the city's mass transit options, with two key connections set to launch on December 8.
One new route will link Brooklyn's waterfront with Staten Island's shores, offering commuters a faster and more convenient alternative to crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge by car. The other new connection will span the East River, providing a two-hour commute between Throgs Neck in the Bronx and the Rockaways in Queens.
The launch of these new routes is part of a broader optimization effort aimed at improving efficiency and reducing travel times for ferry passengers. According to Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which oversees NYC Ferry, the optimized routes will result in shorter commute times, more destinations to visit, and overall system improvements.
The expansion marks an important milestone in the development of NYC Ferry, which launched in 2017 with a significant public subsidy that drew scrutiny from fiscal watchdogs. However, since then, the service has seen a decrease in subsidies, with costs dropping from $13 per rider in its early years to $8.33 today.
The EDC has also released a new report outlining plans for future expansion, including proposals to add two new stops: one in East Harlem and another at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park. While a timeline for implementation remains unclear, the plan reflects growing demand for ferry service, with locals in Canarsie, among other areas, calling for improved connectivity.
The added routes and potential expansions are seen as an important step forward for NYC Ferry, which is now offering one of the lowest subsidy levels among public ferries nationwide. With further fare increases and expansion plans on the horizon, it seems clear that this service is set to become a key player in New York City's transportation landscape.
I'm so stoked about these new ferry routes! It's about time we got some serious connectivity between Brooklyn and Staten Island 
Think of all the people who work on one side and live on the other - this is a game changer for commuters, especially in areas like Canarsie. And let's be real, the Verrazzano Bridge is a nightmare to navigate during rush hour 
These new routes are going to save so many people time and stress. Plus, it's awesome that NYC Ferry is becoming more sustainable with those lower subsidy levels 
Now we just need to get some more stops added and this service will be unstoppable 
. The thought of skipping that annoying Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge commute is a total game-changer for me. And two-hour commutes to the Rockaways in Queens? 
That's some next-level convenience right there. I'm also loving the fact that they're adding more stops and improving efficiency - it's about time someone took ferry service seriously! 
its gonna be so convenient 4 commuters! & w/ th new routes, u can finally get 2 queens w/o havin 2 take a car or train 2 the airport lol what's next? more stops in harlem n sunset park would b awesome 
. it's also awesome that they're trying to optimize the routes to make it more efficient for commuters like me, less time spent in traffic = more time for brunch or whatever 
. and if they're planning on adding new stops, that's just icing on the cake 
. can't wait to give it a try!
. Still, I'd love to see more investment in infrastructure and maintenance before we start talking about expansions 
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. Plus, with these new routes, I'm pretty sure we'll see a lot of people ditchin' their cars for good and just hoppin' on the ferry instead 
This is the future, folks! NYC Ferry is about to get a major upgrade 
Also, it's cool that they're considering expanding to new stops, like East Harlem and Bush Terminal. More options for people in outlying areas will be super helpful. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly with the launch next month! 
so they're just gonna start charging us more with these new routes? like what about people who cant afford those $8.33 tickets now? how much are they planning on increasing the prices? and whats this report all about, can we get some deets on those two new stops? east harlem and bush terminal sound like sweet spots, but why not include some other areas in canarsie or maspeth?
& its awesome they're optimizing the routes to make commute times shorter too 
what's even better is that NYC Ferry has already cut down on subsidies like crazy from $13 per rider to just $8.33 today 
gotta give 'em props for making this service so affordable 
I'm all about the ferries now! I mean, who needs a car when you can just hop on a boat and cruise across the city? 
That's just ridiculous. What's next, a road trip across the city?! 
just think about how awesome it'll be to zip from brooklyn to staten island in like 20 mins 
instead of taking the bridge and getting stuck in traffic 
