Pallone: Belford Ferry Terminal Will Receive $4 Million

Monmouth, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that Monmouth County will receive $4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to make critical repairs and improvements to the Belford Ferry Terminal in Middletown. In September 2022, Pallone wrote to DOT to highlight the county's application and urge close consideration.

The terminal provides passenger ferry service from Middletown to New York City. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ferry carried 1,300 daily passengers, and statistics from the first half of 2022 show ridership is returning to pre-pandemic levels. The county will use the funding to repair dockside equipment so that passengers are able to safely board and disembark the ferry.

"I'm excited to announce that the Belford Ferry Terminal will receive federal funding to help make important safety repairs," Pallone said. "This funding will help improve efficient and reliable transportation options in Monmouth County, help reduce vehicle traffic, and ensure that the ferry remains a reliable form of transportation. I'll continue to work with local leaders to ensure that our communities get the federal funding they need to keep mass transit options accessible to commuters."

"On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, I want to thank Congressman Pallone and our NJ federal delegation for helping to secure $4,000,000 for the Belford Ferry through the FTA Ferry Passenger Grant Program," said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. "These much-needed funds will allow Monmouth County to make the necessary upgrades so we can continue to offer residents and commuters fast and reliable service to and from New York City. I look forward to continuing to work with all of our federal representatives on improving the lives of our county residents."

The funding will be distributed through DOT's Passenger Ferry Grant Program, which funds capital projects that help eligible project sponsors support existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and upgrade ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and equipment.