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FTA today announced grants totaling approximately $300 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the nation’s ferry systems. FTA’s ferry programs invest in improving ferry service in urban and rural communities by providing federal support to acquire modern, “greener” vessels and upgrading equipment to support high-quality, low-emission ferry service.
In total, FTA is awarding federal funding to 18 projects in 14 states. Of the 18 projects, eight are receiving federal support for environmentally friendly propulsion technologies, such as electric ferries and charging equipment.
The funding comes through three FTA competitive grant programs:
FTA’s Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program provides competitive funding to states for ferry service in rural areas. Today, FTA is awarding $194 million to four projects in two states.
FTA’s Passenger Ferry Grant Program supports capital projects to establish new ferry service and repair and modernize ferry vessels, terminals, and facilities in urban areas. Today, FTA is awarding $56.3 million to eight projects in seven states.
FTA’s Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Program supports the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferry vessels that reduce emissions by using alternative fuels or on-board energy storage systems. Today, FTA is awarding $49 million to six projects in five states.
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