Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Celebrates $5 Million in Grant Funding for the Algiers Point Ferry Termina

NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) was pleased to announce the Department of Transportation (DOT) will award $5,224,965 to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority for their Algiers Point Ferry Termina project.

The Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Ferry Programs include the Passenger Ferry Grant Program and two new competitive programs, the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program and the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program.

“I am pleased to announce this funding today which will expand, improve, and modernize passenger ferry service to provide Louisianans access to jobs and opportunities,” said Rep. Carter. “These programs are vital to improve and expand ferry service in our communities right here at home. Better connecting the East and West Bank will help open up the region’s job possibilities and grow our local economy.”

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