INC passenger terminal amenities

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Project Grant of $448,445.55 to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on September 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award supports improvements to the Block Island Ferry Terminal, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2029. The project encompasses three primary infrastructure components: enhancements to vehicle parking facilities, implementation of water intrusion prevention measures, and upgrades to passenger amenities at the terminal.

The Highway Planning and Construction program, administered by the FHWA under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides federal financial assistance for transportation infrastructure improvements including multimodal facilities and related safety enhancements. As the state's primary transportation authority, RIDOT serves as the direct award recipient and project manager (Project Manager: R. Walsh) responsible for design, construction, and completion of all terminal improvement activities. These ferry terminal enhancements align with the program's support for multimodal transportation network development and infrastructure preservation initiatives across eligible locations in Rhode Island.

Project description

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