Amendment #1568 to H4000

Inner Harbor Ferry Service

Mr. Madaro of Boston moves to amend the bill in section 2, in item 1595-6369, in the final line, by inserting after “spending” the following: "; provided further, that not less than $1,300,000 shall be expended for the MBTA to operate a demonstration of ferry service between Lewis Wharf Mall in East Boston, Long Wharf in the North End and a new stop to be created in the Seaport section of the city of Boston; provided further, that said ferry service shall run from April 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025, inclusive, and then run service again from April 1, 2026 until November 30, 2026, inclusive; provided further, that the MBTA shall conduct a capital assessment of expanded hours of operation and additional ferry stops within the inner Boston Harbor, including, but not limited to, Liberty Plaza in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; and provided further, that the authority shall report on the number of passengers who utilize said service to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than January 31, 2026