Ridot ferry funding providence to newport

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Rhode Island DOT $166,285 on September 11, 2025, under the Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program (CFDA 20.270) to design improvements to the Providence Ferry site serving the Providence-to-Newport ferry route.

Rhode Island DOT, a division of the State of Rhode Island, is the recipient. The award obligates $166,285 with a period of performance extending through December 31, 2030. Work is performed in Rhode Island.

The Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program funds design and construction of ferry boats and terminal facilities by ferry systems in the States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. Eligible activities include designing and acquiring right-of-way, constructing ferry terminal facilities and ferry maintenance facilities, and other activities as described in FBP implementation guidance. FBP funds are allocated to states based on a statutory formula weighting passenger volume, vehicle volume, and total route nautical miles. States may not hold allocated funds unobligated beyond the third fiscal year following initial allocation; unobligated amounts are withdrawn and redistributed among other eligible entities.

Project description

Design improvements to the providence ferry site. Project manager: R. Walsh