FPA Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the South Amboy Ferry Terminal
Last week, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly completed South Amboy Ferry Terminal. Hosted by the City of South Amboy and NY Waterway, the ceremony celebrated the completion and grand opening of the new ferry pier, parking lot, and pavilion, each designed by FPA as part of the overall terminal development. The event brought together city, county, and state officials, including New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain.
This site began supporting ferry operations across Raritan Bay as early as 1684, serving stagecoach lines between Philadelphia and New York City, before eventually becoming abandoned and derelict. Redeveloping the site as a modern passenger ferry facility revitalizes the property while restoring a transportation function that has defined it for centuries.
The new ferry terminal provides commuters with direct service to lower Manhattan and an alternative to congested surface routes. Its proximity to the NJ TRANSIT South Amboy Station creates a convenient connection to rail service, while new roadways, commuter parking, sidewalks, waterfront walkways, and ADA-accessible connections accommodate passengers arriving by car, bus, bicycle, and on foot. Together, these improvements establish a multimodal connection between ferry, rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation.
The ribbon cutting marked an important milestone not only for South Amboy, but for the continued expansion of transportation options throughout New Jersey. The completed facility reflects a broader vision for a more connected transportation network, providing commuters with greater choice while strengthening connections between different modes of travel. FPA was honored to join project partners and local and state leaders in celebrating the completion of a project that will serve South Amboy and the surrounding region for years to come.
