Electric Governors Island Ferry Plan Gets $7.5M Boost

NEW YORK CITY — A ferry ride to Governors Island is about to get more electrifying, thanks to a $7.5 million federal grant, officials said.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the grant Friday and said it will help the city's plan to electrify the public ferry to the island in New York Harbor by next summer.

The grant to support a new rapid charging station is part of more than $10 million combined in federal funding, which includes $3 million for the Staten Island Ferry, he said.

"New York City’s waterways are key arteries for our city — and the $10 million federal investment we have delivered for our ferry systems today will strengthen this smart, enjoyable way to enjoy the ride from point A to point B," he said in a statement.

The Governors Island ferry will offer hybrid-electric service starting in summer 2024, officials said.

The grant will fund charging infrastructure that will be completed at Soissons Ferry Landing on Governors Island in 2025, officials said.