Thomas-Henry asks about ferry service for 2028 Olympics at Willets Point
Thomas-Henry notes the 2028 Olympics will overlap with Mets games and the U.S. Open and asks whether EDC is considering a ferry to Willets Point. Kreamer says the ferry was at full capacity during the World Cup and future planning can be discussed.
Going back into preparation of our next major event, we have, as has been stated, the Olympics coming in 2028.
And arguably in my district, again, we have Citi Field that has Mets games during that same time.
USTA is preparing for U.S.
Open around that time.
And a host of other things.
Is EDC looking at a ferry to Willits Point, considering right now the only transportation, consistent transportation in that area is the number seven train that on a good day is overcrowded?
So I will say that we were very proud during the World Cup that the ferry was utilized as much as it was.
It's an important part of the city's overall transportation system.
We had, for the month of June, we were 20% above usage than we were the June before.
The system was largely at full capacity during the World Cup in terms of the number of ferries that we have available.
Future planning discussions, happy to have a follow-up discussion on that.
But specific to the World Cup for this year, we were using every available fair we had.
I'll call you.
At this time, I turn it over to Council Member Villas.