Abreu asks DOT about private ferry licensing and coordination

I have some questions for the Department of Transportation while I'm at it.

DOT operates the Staten Island Ferry and requires any operator seeking landing access at EDC-managed ferry facilities to first obtain a DOT private ferry operator license.

Can you explain which aspects of passenger transportation on the city's waterways are controlled by DOT?

Yes, thank you.

So it is...

Commuter ferries is really what our licenses focus on.

So we issue licenses to private ferry operators who wish to conduct commuter ferry services in New York City waters.

How do DOT and EDC coordinate on the licensing and oversight of private ferry operators?

Licensing oversight is really in New York City DOT.

EDC manages the NYC ferry contract separately.

I like your responsiveness to questions.

You're like, you answer, you can be moving.