Project Details

Description

This project provides the Department of Transportation's share of funding and support for the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry, which is currently operated by NY Waterways under direct contract with MTA Metro-North Railroad. The services provides cross-Hudson River passenger service between the City of Newburgh in Orange County and the City of Beacon in Dutchess County, providing travelers intermodal connections to MTA Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line and local bus services. This funding is primarily used for the reimbursement of expenses for the provision of parking and dock facilities and the service is under a biennial contract.

Project Overview

Location

This project is located in the HUDSON VALLEY region and includes the following:

Counties
DUTCHESS
ORANGE

Legislative District:

This project falls within the geographical boundaries of the following legislative districts:

U.S. Senators
Schumer, Charles E.
Gillibrand, Kirsten

U.S. Congressional District(s)
18th Congressional District (Patrick Ryan)

State Senatorial District(s)
39th Senatorial District (Rob Rolison)
41th Senatorial District (Michelle Hinchey)

State Assembly District(s)
104th Assembly District (Jonathan G. Jacobson)

Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a list of every project in New York State for which Federal funding is proposed to be used and that is scheduled to begin during the designated three Federal fiscal year time frame. To review the STIP Project List by Region please see the STIP Project Report.

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