The purpose of this planning grant is to examine identify and assess the feasibility for construction of a ferry terminal and incorporation of ferry service from elizabeth new jersey to manhattan…

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
NJ2024015
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$5,000,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
20.933 National Infrastructure Investments
Completion date
Place of performance
New Jersey, USA

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Description

Activities
The activities associated with this initiative include conducting a feasibility study which will simultaneously address important factors for resiliency equity and environmental considerations including but not limited to the exploration and development of a system which reduces commuter travel time alleviates road congestion attracts tourists into the municipality creates jobs within the city of elizabeth new jersey and provides residents with alternative affordable transportation to and from new york city and increases access and the ability to compete for higher paid positions. The city of elizabeth anticipates the development of a request for proposals for interested qualified and experienced individuals as well as firms to submit their plans and approaches to conducting as well as completing a successful ferry feasibility study. All proposals received through the public procurement process will be reviewed and evaluated to determine as well as recommend for award the proposer with the most responsible and comprehensive approach to completing the feasibility study.
Expected outcomes
Expected outcomes include the development and completion of a request for proposals document as well as the receipt of responses reflecting responsible and experienced approaches to completing the ferry feasibility study: includes but are not limited to: the exploration and development of a system which reduces commuter travel time alleviates road congestion attracts tourists into the municipality creates jobs within the city of elizabeth new jersey and provides residents with alternative affordable transportation to and from new york city and increases access and the ability to compete for higher paid positions.
Intended beneficiaries
The intended beneficiaries of this initiative will be residents of the city of elizabeth new jersey and the surrounding region; commuters throughout union county new jersey and the entire TRI-state area as well as domestic and international tourists.

Quick answers

Who received award NJ2024015?

NJ2024015 was awarded to City Of Elizabeth by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 12, 2024.

How much is award NJ2024015 worth?

$5,000,000 has been obligated on NJ2024015.

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