Provide financial assistance to purchase one new ferry vessel for golden gates ferry fleet to provide service systemwide

The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $6,334,760 Formula Grant to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to the District to purchase one new ferry vessel to add to its current 7-vessel fleet, ensuring uninterrupted ferry service between San Francisco and Marin County, California while vessels rotate through maintenance. The expected outcome is improved state of good repair for the District's ferry fleet, benefiting all travelers in the US 101 highway corridor between the two counties. This award has a project period from September 2024 through April 2029.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to purchase one new ferry vessel for golden gates ferry fleet to provide service systemwide.

Activities

Ggbhtd will acquire a new ferry vessel adding to its current 7-vessel fleet to ensure uninterrupted service while vessels rotate in and out of drydocking.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcome of this project will be improved state of good repair for ferry vessels.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of this project include all people traveling between SAN francisco and marin counties california via the US 101 highway corridor.

Subrecipient activities

There is no subrecipient activity associated with this project.