Yes to an NYC Ferry Terminal on City Island

Yes to an NYC Ferry Terminal on City Island!

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City Island is a quaint and scenic waterfront community in the Northeast Bronx. Despite the community’s many assets, transportation to and from the island is an ongoing challenge, Public transportation options are limited to the BX 29 bus, and for drivers, there is only one road to get on and off the island. Because it is a local tourism hub, weekend traffic overwhelms the local roads into the community.

As part of a comprehensive ferry route along the east coast of the Bronx (one that we hope will extend to Westchester in the future), a ferry stop on City Island would provide an alternative option for accessing the island from other parts of New York City, as well as provide local residents with a much-needed transportation alternative.

Fill out the form below and let our elected officials know you support a City Island ferry stop!

This form will email the NYC Council District 13 and Bronx Borough President’s offices with the fields below.

City Island Ferry Email

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Your Message:

Dear Bronx Borough President Gibson & Council Members:

I am requesting that you wholeheartedly support and advocate for an added NYC Ferry stop on City Island. Experts believe a stop could reduce Manhattan commute times for City Island residents by more than 50%. This would dramatically improve the quality of life for the Island's working professionals and allow us to attract new residents to our community.

A stop would also have the added benefits of boosting local small businesses by increasing foot traffic on City Island Avenue, helping to alleviate seasonal traffic by providing an alternative form of transportation, expanding opportunities for our young people, and providing a secondary evacuation method in case of an emergency. These benefits outweigh any potential drawbacks to our neighborhood and will provide a needed resource to a community that usually struggles to get its share of City services.

Please issue a public statement in support of this effort and assist community advocates in making this proposal a reality.

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“Yes to a City Island Ferry” is an initiative of City Island Rising, a community-based 501(c)3 not-for-profit group. Learn more about City Island Rising by visiting our website- cityislandrising.org
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