The outer boroughs are bracing for the start of congestion pricing, and as FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley shows, it’s re-igniting a old push for ferry service on City Island.
https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1442344
PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE | CONTACT
Congestion pricing for public transportation in New York City is going into effect soon, but some people who live or work on City Island are pushing for a ferry service.
City Island is a 1.5-mile-long seaside neighborhorhood of the Bronx with local waterfront restaurants and shops, but the thing its lacking is accessibility.
Residents face a 2-hour commute whether it’s by car or by bus and train while trying to get into Manhattan.
The NYC Ferry conducted a study in 2019 and reports travel time to Manhattan would be quicker, but not many local residents would make use of the ferry.
https://bronx.news12.com/city-island-shops-residents-push-for-ferry-service-to-cut-commute-time-boost-economy
New York- Push to bring ferry terminal to City Island
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/push-to-bring-ferry-terminal-to-city-island/5289505/
City Island residents are hoping that the Big Apple’s controversial $15 congestion pricing toll will allow a new transportation option to set sail in the Bronx enclave.
A growing group of islanders from the charming waterfront community known for its seafood is clamoring for a ferry stop as a cheaper — and faster — way to reach other parts of the city as the toll is slated to begin in June.
https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/us-news/city-island-locals-clamor-for-ferry-as-congestion-pricing-nears/
Although Bronxites like to (rightfully) sing the praises of City Island—a coastal neighborhood in the northeastern section of the borough—not many people outside of the area are familiar with the beautiful destination, which actually used to be part of Westchester County.
Locals hope to soon change that by making City Island easier to reach. As reported by CBS News, residents are circulating a petition asking officials to add a City Island ferry stop to supplement the single road leading into and out of town.
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/is-the-bronx-getting-a-new-ferry-040224
City Island residents want an NYC Ferry stop to bring more visitors to the otherwise hard-to-reach hamlet.
https://gothamist.com/news/extra-extra-city-island-wants-a-ferry-stop
There’s a hidden oasis in the Bronx that is best known for its neighborhood charm, ocean-front views, and, arguably, some of the best seafood in the city.
“We used to have a sign over the bridge that said Seaport of the Bronx,” said John Doyle, of City Island Rising.
When asked how he would describe City Island, Doyle said, “It’s a small town, small piece of New York City, but a very distinct piece of New York City.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/city-island-residents-push-for-ferry-service-for-fast-commutes-more-foot-traffic/