Project announced to extend ferry slip at Whitehall Terminal
Extended slip will provide additional capacity for Staten Island Ferry operations
Borough President James S. Oddo and NYC Department of Transportation are pleased to announce a capital project that will extend Slip 2 at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal.
Currently, there are three slips that are operational at the Whitehall Terminal. Because the rack between Slips 2 and 3 is a shorter rack, both slips cannot currently be used at the same time to avoid ferries coming into contact with each other. If Slip 1 is removed from service for maintenance and repairs, only one slip is available for use, which can cause delays based on the stage of the tides.
The capital project will extend the rack between Slips 2 and 3 to a length greater than the existing rack between Slips 1 and 2. Once completed, all ferries will be able to utilize each of these slips simultaneously, regardless of the tides. This would provide additional capacity to ferry operations, allowing greater flexibility to assign ferries to any slip at any time. Additionally, the ability to use Slips 2 and 3 at the same time would allow for more flexibility to do maintenance on Slip 1, allowing for a continued state of good repair. The project will be phased to allow for uninterrupted ferry service during construction.
“As Staten Islanders, we know the vital importance of the Ferry as a link to the rest of the City,” said BP Oddo. “That’s why this project, which will help prevent delays, is so crucial to commuters and others who ride the Staten Island Ferry. Thank you to DOT and the Administration for working to rectify this issue.”
“The Staten Island Ferry runs around the clock, every day of the year; and with over 70,000 daily riders, it is important that we keep it running efficiently,” said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. “Creating more space between Slips 2 and 3 allows us to maximize usage of our terminals — creating a better overall experience for commuters. As always, we thank Borough President Oddo for his leadership and support in keeping the Staten Island Ferry a state-of-the-art operation.”
The $8.9M project was funded by the Mayor and will take approximately 12–18 months to complete following its start date.
