The purpose is for construction of ADA accessibility improvements at the ferry landing site locations within hydaburg cooperative association demand response ferry service area

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $809,200 Project Grant to the Hydaburg Cooperative Association (HCA) on August 14, 2024. The grant is funded through the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) and will be used for the construction of two boat landings at two culturally significant sites to improve accessibility, safety, efficiency, and reliability for HCA's demand-response ferry service in the southern portion of Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure and services for the HCA tribal members and the general public in the surrounding areas.

Activities

Activities to be performed will be the construction of two boat landings at two culturally significant sites for use with hydaburg cooperative association demand response ferry service.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes will be to improve accessibility safety efficiently and reliability at two culturally significant sites and for hcas demand-response ferry service overall.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries are the members of the hydaburg cooperative association and members of the general public in the southern portion of prince of wales island alaska and the surrounding areas.