Wong credits summer events for ferry demand and public benefit
FIFA World Cup, parades, concerts, and cultural events drew riders; ferry connects people to local businesses, jobs, and destinations.
And NYC Ferry was ready for it.
These moments show what happens when transportation, public space, economic development, and culture come together.
When someone steps off the ferry, they connect to local businesses, jobs, and destinations across the city, from the Lower East Side to the Rockaways, Astoria to the Upper East Side, Brooklyn to Staten Island, and Midtown to Governor's Island.
That is the promise of a ferry system, supporting local economies, connecting waterfront communities, and New Yorkers to jobs and recreation.
After all, our surveys indicate that 94% of our riders are New York City residents.
That is the public benefit we are focused on, making ferry service work for riders, neighborhoods, and the city while being responsible stewards of public finances.