The Ferry Initiative
The SRWA Ferry Initiative is dedicated to bringing ferry service back to the 69th St. Pier in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, as a viable and feasible transportation alternative. The history of ferry service to this borough dates back to the late 1800’s. Please see the link below for more:
The History of Ferry Service in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
By reinstating the ferry service at 69th St. Veteran’s Memorial Pier in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, SRWA will help to provide the following positive actions to our community:
- Ease congestion on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway!
- Provide a transportation alternative to our subway, and express bus service!
- Offer our community a greener alternative to commuting!
- Provide a quicker commute to & from work which will translate into a better quality of life!
- Provide a way for our community to get on & off this island in times of natural or man-made disaster!
- Re-vitalize our waterfront & allow everyone to enjoy!
To sign our online ferry petition, please visit the link below:
69th Street Veteran’s Memorial Pier Ferry Petition
Please contact your local elected officials to urge them to continue their efforts to reinstate the 69th St. Pier!
