Boston Harbor Now hosted three major events for the release of two water transportation business plans. Information about the proposals for an Inner Harbor Connector ferry and a new ferry route connecting Squantum Point in Quincy and Columbia Point in Dorchester with Long Wharf were shared on two boat tours with our partners ,and at a panel discussion, on April 23, and 24, 2019.
A Future with More Ferries: Business Plan Release + Panel Discussion on Implementation
Tuesday, April 23
5:30 – 7:30 PM
100 Federal St, Boston
Opening remarks by MassDOT Secretary Stephanie Pollack
Overview of the two proposed ferry routes by Kathy Abbott, President and CEO of Boston Harbor Now
Panel discussion with
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- Moderator, Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt – Executive Director, 128 Business Council + Board Member, MassDOT Board and MTBA Fiscal Management Control Board
- James Wong – Executive Director, NYC Ferry (NYC Economic Development Corporation)
- Mike Gougherty – Senior Transportation Planner, San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA)
- Jim Folk – Executive Director of Transportation, Encore Boston Harbor
Inner Harbor Connector Boat Tour – SOLD OUT
Tuesday, April 23
Noon – 1:30 PM
Fan Pier Dock (Harbor Shore Drive next to the ICA)
Quincy/Columbia Point Boat Tour – SOLD OUT
Wednesday, April 24
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Squantum Point Park Ferry Dock (Miwra Haul Rd)