AN ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FERRY SERVICES IN NEW YORK HARBOR

The objective of this study was to identify ferry routes with potential for increasing transit capacity and attracting automobile commuters. In the course of the study, the New York City Department of Transportation has identified possible routes, measured existing commuting patterns, projected potential ferry ridership, examined terminal and vessel requirements, and estimated the financial and practical feasibility of privately run services. Routes with the potential for success were identified, and action plans for implementation were developed. In addition, this study presents a methodology that can be adapted for use in assessing other routes not included here. The methodology is presented in sufficient detail to allow others to undestand it and apply it to their own situations.

• Corporate Authors:

  New York City Department of Transportation

  Bureau of Planning and Research, 40 Worth Street
  New York, NY  United States  10013
• Authors:
  • Hallock, P
  • Olmstead, A
  • DeJesus, C
• Publication Date: 1992-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 467 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuting; Ferry service; Intermodal terminals; Methodology; Private carriers; Ridership; Routes; Travel patterns
• Old TRIS Terms: Fta section 8; Private operators; Route analysis; Terminal facilities; Waterborne transit
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00628032
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FTA-NY-08-0179-92-1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 7 1993 12:00AM