INC passenger terminal amenities

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) received a $378,297.50 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 11, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2029. The award funds improvements to passenger terminal amenities at the Block Island Ferry Terminal, with project management directed by R. Walsh. Specific improvements include vehicle parking enhancements, water intrusion prevention measures, and passenger amenities upgrades designed to enhance the safety, functionality, and user experience of the ferry terminal facility.

Under this Highway Planning and Construction funding, RIDOT will deliver infrastructure improvements that support multimodal transportation connectivity and enhance passenger facilities serving Rhode Island's ferry transportation network. The project represents a component of the Federal-aid Highway Program's broader mission to assist states in preserving and improving transportation infrastructure, with awards typically administered by state departments of transportation through established federal oversight processes coordinated with FHWA division offices.

Project description

Improvements to vehicle parking, water intrusion prevention measures, and passenger amenities improvements and the block island ferry terminal. Project manager: R. Walsh