The legislation proposed by City Councilmembers Brannan and Brooks-Powers seeks to enhance ferry service in underserved areas, addressing both community access and potential economic benefits.
James Wong, executive director of NYC Ferry, has expressed skepticism about expanding ferry services, noting significant logistical issues and budget limitations as barriers to development.
The previous effort to introduce a ferry landing at Coney Island Creek was scrapped in 2022 when environmental concerns and unanticipated dredging costs proved too high to manage.
The current proposals push the city’s Economic Development Corp. to assess the feasibility and costs of new ferry terminals, despite ongoing budget cuts impacting the existing ferry system.
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