Wong says ferry system supports emergency response
The ferry system has provided alternate service during Staten Island disruptions, rescued people in the water, and works with NYC Emergency Management.
Maintaining a strong and resilient system is about more than getting people from one place to another.
It's also about making sure the city has the capacity to respond when emergencies happen, whether during severe storms, subway service disruptions, or mass evacuations.
Our ferry system has provided alternate services during Staten Island ferry disruptions, rescued people in the water, and works closely with the New York City Emergency Management to help keep New Yorkers safe on and around the waterfront.
These investments are critical to ensure that we're maintaining and improving the service that exists today and must be considered alongside conversations discussing system growth.