USDOT Awards $665 Million to Modernize Ferry Infrastructure

USDOT has announced a $665 million investment to modernize ferry infrastructure across the U.S. From inland waterway dock expansions to brand-new passenger ferries, USDOT selected 23 projects in 14 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Projects include:

●    $153,406,928 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities to replace a 50-year-old passenger vessel that connects smaller communities in Southeast Alaska.

●    $7,846,269 to Florida’s Jacksonville Transportation Authority to upgrade dock infrastructure for the St. Johns River Ferry that moves pedestrians and cars along Florida’s inland waterways.

●    $8,000,000 to the Maine Department of Transportation to modernize aging mainland and island infrastructure and expand docking capacity in Maine’s rural communities.

●    $2,027,910 to Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District to rehabilitate the ferry landings at Belle Chasse and Scarsdale and help commuters travel more seamlessly along the Mississippi River.

“From our populated metro areas to our rural communities, millions of Americans rely on ferry systems to stay connected,” said FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill. “This investment expands routes and delivers modern ferries to give commuters and families faster, safer, and more reliable options. Under Transportation Secretary Duffy, we are fully committed to supporting the inland waterways that keep millions of Americans and our economy moving.”