Canarsie, Brooklyn has over 90,000 residents relying on the L train as their primary public transit option. Many locals push for NYC Ferry service to address their transportation issues. NYC Ferry faces challenges, including being heavily subsidized, low ridership compared to the subway, and susceptibility to weather conditions. Despite significant community support, including over 6,000 signatures, no new routes have been proposed for Canarsie. A proposed route between Bay Ridge and Staten Island has been introduced, but Canarsie's transportation needs remain unaddressed in the new service map.
Residents in Canarsie, Brooklyn have long advocated for NYC Ferry service, viewing their neighborhood as a transportation desert with limited public transit options.
Despite a significant push from Canarsie residents, including over 6,000 signatures supporting NYC Ferry, the Adams administration has not approved new routes.
NYC Ferry's service remains limited and heavily subsidized, achieving significantly lower ridership than the subway, and it is often affected by weather conditions.
The proposed NYC Ferry service map introduces a Bay Ridge to Staten Island link but once again overlooks the needs of the Canarsie community.
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