Reimagining Resilient Transportation: NYC Ferry System

NYCEDC launched the first phase of NYC Ferry system in May of 2017 with McLaren Engineering Group contracted to provide engineering consulting services for the development, investigation, planning, design, coordination, permitting, procurement, and construction administration of 11 new ferry landings and the restoration of two others.

The project came with a strict construction deadline and a few unique challenges…To combat these challenges and create a unified ferry system that was adaptable and resilient, McLaren developed an innovative standardized system consisting of a prefabricated floating barge, canopy, steel piles, fenders, gangway, and passenger amenities.

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