As reported July 14, construction work has started on the Roosevelt Island Ferry dock
and service is on schedule to begin in August, the exact date is not yet known. The Roosevelt Island Twitterverse even spotted the future Roosevelt Island Ferry Terminal sign!!!!
The Roosevelt Island Ferry Terminal is still a work in progress. But look, THE SIGN! pic.twitter.com/S6yZKoQlHANick Turner (@SFNick) July 19, 2017
I think Roosevelt Islanders will agree with Bay Rizz that it’s Time To Take The Ferry!!!!!
Bay Rizz (@mayorbayrizz) July 18, 2017
The Roosevelt Island Ferry route is Astoria, Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, East 34th Street, Wall Street and back.
Image From NYC Ferry A midtown bus shuttle will operate from the East 34th street Ferry Dock
Midtown Shuttle Bus: operates every 20 mins from 6:34am-9:56am, and from 4:11pm-7:18pm. For download, visit https://t.co/vkZvJiVO0W pic.twitter.com/V9mlXJWHQNNYC Ferry (@NYCferry) July 19, 2017
More info about Roosevelt Island Ferry service at these prior posts and from ferry operator NYC Ferry web site where you can purchase and download tickets for same price as the subway – $2.75 but the Metro Card is not accepted on the Ferry, at least not yet. UPDATE 7/24:
Update: they’re putting in the pilings for the dock pic.twitter.com/FzPD8uKoJc
Nick Turner (@SFNick) July 22, 2017