Though Mayor Bloomberg’s congestion pricing plan sank before it was ever launched, perhaps the city council’s newest efforts to relieve New York’s roadways will be able to float: five-borough ferry service.
At 7 a.m. this morning, a 250-passenger ferry left Breezy Point, Queens on its first commute to lower Manhattan. For six dollars, commuters can trade in their congested highways or a packed A train for a leisurely hour long ride to the city.
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- Speaker Quinn, Councilman Addabbo, State Senator Malcolm Smith and Congressman Anthony Weiner cutting the red ribbon.
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- Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilman Joseph Addabbo chat on their way to Pier 11 in Manhattan.
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- Councilman Joseph Addabbo was the driving force behind the Rockaway ferry route.
