BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – What if you could get to the West Bronx by boat?
City Council Member Althea Stevens is proposing a new ferry route along the Harlem River, bringing New Yorkers to the West Bronx. It’d be the first ferry route on the Harlem River.
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She’s calling on the Department of Transportation to study potential ferry stops, the optimal boat size, and the estimated cost of new routes. The department would be required to produce a public report within the year.
Stevens introduced the legislation in January, and it’s under consideration by a council committee.
Ferries only currently stop at Throgs Neck and Soundview in the Bronx. The New York City Economic Development Corporation operates the ferry.
Ahead of the summer’s World Cup matches in New Jersey, some elected officials are also calling for added ferry service across the Hudson River, allowing a cheaper option.
Councilmember Shaun Abreu said the timing is critical, noting that $100 million in federal funding has been set aside for World Cup transit projects. The money must be used by May 11.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.