Residents of Coney Island have expressed discontent with the ferry being built in Coney Island Creek due to its narrow, shallow, and polluted conditions. Activists advocate for an ocean-side ferry near the amusement district instead.
Councilmember Justin Brennan emphasized the need for an independent study to assess the feasibility of an ocean-side ferry service in Coney Island, expressing skepticism about the NYC EDC's estimates for ferry construction costs.
Despite a $13 million investment, the Feasibility study conducted by the NYC EDC led to the abandonment of the ferry project in the creek, leaving the community without the desired ferry service.
During a recent hearing, the NYC EDC raised concerns about building a ferry on the ocean side of Coney Island due to possible exposure to ocean swells and strong winds, complicating residents' demands for improved ferry access.
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