Liberty state park-ferry boat program. Jersey CTY, hudson CO. Create side loading passengers for emergency evacuation vessels, preliminary engineering

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $107,990.64 Project Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on August 30, 2024. The grant will support the "Liberty State Park-Ferry Boat Program" in Jersey City, Hudson County, specifically to create side loading capabilities for emergency evacuation vessels and conduct preliminary engineering work.

As a state transportation agency, NJDOT frequently partners with federal, state, and local entities to improve and maintain New Jersey's transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, railways, and multimodal systems. This Project Grant represents NJDOT's ongoing efforts to enhance transportation safety and emergency preparedness through targeted infrastructure upgrades.