Englewood Cliffs Community Guide 2020

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION New Jersey Transit www.njtransit.com

New Jersey Transit offers public transportation throughout the state. The website provides schedules, fares and more information. Train, bus, and light rail are offered to travelers. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) www.mta.info/nyct MTA is responsible for all forms of public transportation in New York. This includes buses, subways, ferries, bridges, tunnels, and rail service. MetroCard www.mta.info/metrocard 90% of the passengers who ride the MTA in New York City use the MetroCard. MetroCard rides can cost less and cards can be purchased one of two ways: pay-per-ride or unlimited ride. The website provides additional details. Ferries The Staten Island Ferry www.siferry.com The Staten Island Ferry, operated by the New York City Department of Transportation, is the main mode of transportation between the boroughs of Staten Island and Manhattan. The ferry docks at the Whitehall Terminal at Whitehall and South Streets in Lower Manhattan, and the St. George Ferry Terminal at Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Ferry service is free of charge and operates 365 days per year. NY Waterway www.nywaterway.com NY Waterway operates ferries from New York to Tarrytown, Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island Queens, and the Liberty Science Center. NY Waterway also offers sightseeing cruises. There are two docks in Manhattan – one at 38th Street and one near the World Financial Center.

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