Water Transportation

The Mass Transit water transportation category features a collection of information and resources on different modes of water transportation.

Kitsap Fast Ferries ridership hits new record

In 2019, ridership was up 61 percent over the year.

NJ: Bayonne plans to finalize lease for ferry terminal in February

Bayonne’s ferry service to lower Manhattan is on track to begin in September, City Council President Sharon Nadrowski said.

LA: New Orleans' new ferries remain beset by problems, new report shows

Three weeks after New Orleans' public transit agency resolved a customer service nightmare by finally putting a ferry into service on the Mississippi River, a new report has suggested the future for the city's ferry system remains uncertain.

NJ: Ferry service on the Hackensack, Passaic rivers? Hudson County exploring possibility

Hudson County is exploring the possibility of creating ferry service to points along the Hackensack and Passaic rivers, according to a request-for-proposal (RFP) made public Friday.

LA: Temporary Canal Street ferry coming soon, New Orleans transit officials pledge

The Regional Transit Authority on Monday will select a new firm to run its ferry system, and that firm will provide a temporary ferry within two weeks, transit officials said.

The Marilyn Bell I passenger and vehicle ferry is set to be the first ferry in Canada to operate under electric power.

Toronto City Airport ferry to be converted to electric power by end of 2020

The retrofit project will make the passenger and vehicle ferry the first in Canada to be fully powered by lithium-ion batteries.

FL: Cross-Bay Ferry ridership tops 11,600 in first month of new season

The more than 11,600 passenger trips taken in November between the downtowns of St. Petersburg and Tampa represent a 25-percent increase from the previous year.

WA: New study means Olympia can keep dreaming about ferry service to Tacoma or Seattle

The dream of a ferry ride from Olympia to Tacoma or Seattle isn’t dead — but it also isn’t coming true any time soon.

Rendering of the M/V Puyallup, one of the three Jumbo Mark II class ferries.

WSDOT secures new funding for cleaner, greener ferries

The largest ferries in the state will be converted by Siemens to hybrid electric propulsion.

New Orleans RTA releases RFP solicitation for ferry transit service operations and signs operation and maintenance service contract

RTA oversees the transit system and Transdev provides operations and maintenance services.

U.S. DOT highlights $8.1 million in grants to Washington state agencies to support ferry and bus service in Seattle

Major service increases to TransLink’s SkyTrain, bus and SeaBus

Left to right: Casco Bay Lines General Manager Berg, FTA Acting Administrator Williams, Sen. Susan Collins, Deputy Maritime Administrator Balzano, and Casco Bay Lines Operations Manager Mavodones.

Nine projects awarded FTA passenger ferry grants

The Jean Ribault is a car and passenger ferry that connects the north and south ends of Florida State.

JTA awarded federal ferry grant; readies for launch of community transit route

A rendering of one of the new Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries.

BMT signs contract for two new Kitsap Transit ferries

The two vessels will join Kitsap Transit’s Fast Ferry service once completed.

Hyde County Manager Kris Noble christened the N.C. Department of Transportation’s new vehicle ferry, the M/V Rodanthe. The June 28 event also included a celebration of the inaugural season of the new passenger ferry, the Ocracoke Express.&NegativeMediumSpace;

North Carolina welcomes a new vehicle ferry

After waiting seven years, the Motor Vessel Rodanthe is the newest addition to the ferry system.

Zero-emission maritime vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cell

SW/TCH Maritime funds the construction of the first Zero-Emissions e-Ferry in the US, powered by hydrogen fuel cell

SW/TCH is offering dedicated, zero-emission (and zero-traffic) waterway commuting solutions to cities and companies with bold sustainability goals.

Echandia Marine to supply first electric commuter ferries to Damen Shipyards

The seven vessels will be used for Copenhagen’s ferry service.

The numbers are in: Region-wide transit use hits all-time high in 2018 for TransLink

The latest data from TransLink shows transit ridership reached an all-time high in 2018.

APTA's inaugural 'Get on Board Day' demonstrates national support for public transit and increased investment

More than 200 transit providers are participating in this APTA-sponsored national education and awareness day to emphasize the importance of public transportation to communities nationwide.

New Orleans iconic electric-powered streetcars first began operation in 1893.

Transit as a Community Affair

Community input has been a driving force in how the Regional Transit Authority improves and enhances its many transit modes to serve its riders and the city of New Orleans.

Kitsap Transit's new ferry 'Reliance' docked in front of 'Waterman,' which was launched in February. A third vessel is expected to be launched in the summer of 2019.

Kitsap Transit launches second low wake ferry

This is the second of three low wake, high-speed passenger vessels. The new vessel will serve Kitsap Transit's Bremerton to Seattle route.

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FTA issues NOFO for $30 million in ferry funding

Applications for the grants are due April 15. Funds will go toward the purchase, repair and modernization of ferry boats, terminals and related facilities.

Taulby Roach named president and CEO of Bi-State Development

Bi-State Development Board notes Roach's experience in every aspect of project development, from capital funding to design and construction.

As cities renovate urban areas, declare war on traffic congestion, opt for mixed-use development and advocate for green transportation, the demand for public transit becomes the perfect option.

Public Transit – Still a Huge Component of America’s Transportation Infrastructure

As cities renovate urban areas, declare war on traffic congestion, opt for mixed-use development and advocate for green transportation, the demand for public transit becomes the perfect option.

WA: Kitsap Transit: M/V Finest Work Continues, Wheaton Way Transit Center Construction Begins

After a month without meetings, Kitsap Transit’s board of commissioners returned Tuesday to updates on the status of the agency’s plans for fast ferry service in Kingston and transit centers in Bremerton and Silverdale.

U.S. DOT Awards $58.2M to Improve Passenger Ferry Service

The FTA has announced approximately $58.2 million in project selections to improve the safety and reliability of America’s passenger ferries and enhance mobility for ferry users across the United States.

JTA Receives $3.35M Passenger Ferry Grant

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority was awarded a $3,356,900 Passenger Ferry Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration.