Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing Alternatives Analysis Study
Location:
Queens
Project Status:
Ongoing
NYCEDC completed an alternatives analysis study to identify a new location and design for the Hunter's Point South Ferry landing.
The Alternatives Analysis Study evaluated and compared selected sites with considerations of the following factors that influence the design, construction, and implementation of a ferry landing:
- Community feedback
- Permitting and permissions
- Physical access
- Engineering challenges
- Constructability
- Ability to provide reliable and safe operations
- Costs and schedule
- Maintenance needs and asset management
A summary of the study results are available for download. For frequently asked questions, please click here.
Ferry Service at Hunter's Point South
By The Numbers
33%
Growth in ridership since 2019
By The Numbers
4th
Non-hub landing with highest ridership
By The Numbers
13.2M
East River riders served since 2017
By The Numbers
4th
Non-hub landing with highest ridership
By The Numbers
33%
Growth in ridership since 2019
By The Numbers
13.2M
East River riders served since 2017
The Need for a New Site
The Hunter's Point South Ferry landing supports some of the highest ridership in the entire system, with an average ridership growth of about 33% since 2019. There is a substantial demand for ferry service in this area particularly among weekday commuters and it is popular as a recreational destination on weekends.
However, the Hunter's Point South landing is one of the oldest in the system (predating NYC Ferry). It is nearing the end of its useful life and must be replaced. A standard ferry landing design cannot be built in the current location due to the interference with train tunnels underneath. If no action is taken, the ferry service in this area will have to be discontinued within a few years. To ensure the continued availability of this increasingly popular and essential service for years to come, NYCEDC is partnering with McLaren Engineering to evaluate potential sites and designs for the new ferry landing.
What sites are under consideration?
Site A was initially proposed by EDC; sites B, C and D were identified in consultation with community stakeholders in January 2023 during a walking tour with Council Member Won, Hunter's Point Park Conservancy, and members of Queens Community Board 2.
| Option | Location | Description |
| A | Along Esplanade | Initially proposed landing |
| B | Next to existing ferry landing | Using a mooring arm instead of piles to protect train tunnels underneath |
| C | 55th Ave/Luminescence | Landing with direct street access from 55th Avenue |
| D | Lower walkway near outdoor gym | Evaluate potential service at the southern end of the park |
Next Steps
- Design updates (ongoing)
- Environmental review by end of year 2024
- Permitting begins early 2025
- Construction starts late summer 2025
- Moratorium – January to June 2025
- Landing in service by end of year 2025
Past Outreach Activities
- October 23 - December 10, 2023: Location Preference Survey
- November 3, 2023: Queens Community Board 2 – Full Board presentation
- November 30, 2023: Project Background Info Session
- November 4 - 19, 2023: Tabling at Hunter's Point South Park
- May 14, 2024: Virtual Public Meeting
- June 6, 2024: Queens Community Board 2 - Full Board Presentation, Alternatives Analysis Study Results and Next Steps
Recordings
Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing Replacement Public Meeting - May 14, 2024
Public Presentations
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Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing Replacement Public Meeting Virtual Meeting, May 14, 2024
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Hunter's Point South Alternatives Analysis Study Update Community Board 2, Full Board Presentation June 1, 2023
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Hunter's Point South Ferry Landings Engagement Strategy and Timeline Community Board 2, Transportation Committee Presentation October 3, 2023
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Hunter's Point South Landing Upgrade Community Board 2, Full Board Presentation December 1, 2022
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