East River Ferry, a transit option for LIC/Hunters Point post-Hurricane Sandy

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Tipped of by Gothamist, we learned the East River Ferry is up and running. Here at QueensNYC, we’re a fan of the ferry, and wanted to pass on details about what’s new as they start up service again today:

The ferries will run on two modified routes: a northern loop, making stops at North Williamsburg, Long Island City, and East 34th Street; and a southern loop, making stops at North Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, and Wall Street/Pier 11. There will be free transfers at North Williamsburg. In addition, NY Waterway will continue to operate its free bus service from E34thStreet on a limited schedule throughout the day.

The ferries running on the northern loop will carry 149 passengers and arrive at each stop in 15-minute intervals, while the ferries on the southern loop will carry 399 passengers and arrive at each stop in 30-minute intervals. This schedule will allow the ferries to carry the greatest number of passengers.

The first ferries, for both routes, will leave from North Williamsburg at approximately 7 a.m., and the last ferries will leave from E 34th Street and Wall Street/Pier 11 at approximately 6 p.m.

If you have any questions about this or anything else please feel free to call our Customer Relations Department at 800-533-3779.

It’s a super quick trip across the river from LIC/Hunters Point to 34th Street. Unlike the buses and subways, fares are not free on the East River Ferry; fares are $4 each way.

East River Ferry Service To Resume Thursday November 1st [East River Ferry]
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