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Passing the One Million Mark, East River Ferry Doubles Expectations

NEW YORK CITY-The service, which falls under the Bloomberg administration Waterfront Vision and Enhancement Strategy, has seen increased demand thanks to strong multifamily and office development on both sides of the river.

By Jacqueline Hlavenka | Updated on July 16, 2012

NEW YORK CITY-In an effort to reconnect the street grid to the waterfront, the city has made a big splash. In just over a year, the East River Ferry has seen one million riders – more than double the initial projection of 409,000 people after the program launched in 2011.

The service—operated by BillyBey Ferry Co. under NY Waterway through a contract with the New York City Economic Development Corp.—makes seven regular stops along the East River, which will include links to new multifamily developments at Hunter’s Point South in Long Island City and Schaefer Landing at South Williamsburg. The ferry will also make stops at East 34th Street, India Street in Greenpoint, North Fifth and North Sixth Streets in North Williamsburg, Wall Street at Pier 11 and Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO.

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