CA-2026-061
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: This application will provide funding to replace three (3) existing public ferry terminal floats providing service in the San Francisco Bay.
Overall grant funding: Total FTA request is $15,900,000 (80%)
FTA #1: D2024-PFGP-003 060000 2023.24.90.UB.1 - $9,469,718 (General Fund) Discretionary ID: D2024-PFGP-003
FTA #2: D2024-PFGP-004 060000 2023.2J.90.UB.2 - $6,430,282 (Trust Fund) Discretionary ID: D2024-PFGP-004
Total local match is $3,975,000 (20% in regional bridge tolls)
Total eligible project cost is $19,875,000.
Activities performed: The project would replace three (3) of WETA's ferry terminal floats to improve the system's state of good repair and ensure boat docking for new vessels.
Expected outcomes: The requested funding will support FTA's priorities including connecting communities, renewing our nation's transit systems, and reducing vehicle miles traveled.
The replacement floats under this funding request would be made to existing infrastructure in the WETA system.
The reduction in noise pollution and air pollution resulting from improvements to the ferry service will be substantial.
Intended beneficiaries: WETA forecasts that the 2030 projected annual ridership for walk-on passengers served by the project is 1,248,000, an increase of 25% from the 2024 projected annual ridership.
Floats will be built in the USA and will meet all Buy America requirements and foster growth in domestic shipbuilding.
The project provides economic opportunity by creating over 2,300 jobs in the US.
Supports families and communities by providing a safe, reliable way to cross the bay in a virtually silent, safe, and fast ferry.
The project serves both commuters as well as families, including free fares for children under 5 and half fares for kids until age 18.
Subrecipient activities: N/A
Overall grant funding: Total FTA request is $15,900,000 (80%)
FTA #1: D2024-PFGP-003 060000 2023.24.90.UB.1 - $9,469,718 (General Fund) Discretionary ID: D2024-PFGP-003
FTA #2: D2024-PFGP-004 060000 2023.2J.90.UB.2 - $6,430,282 (Trust Fund) Discretionary ID: D2024-PFGP-004
Total local match is $3,975,000 (20% in regional bridge tolls)
Total eligible project cost is $19,875,000.
Activities performed: The project would replace three (3) of WETA's ferry terminal floats to improve the system's state of good repair and ensure boat docking for new vessels.
Expected outcomes: The requested funding will support FTA's priorities including connecting communities, renewing our nation's transit systems, and reducing vehicle miles traveled.
The replacement floats under this funding request would be made to existing infrastructure in the WETA system.
The reduction in noise pollution and air pollution resulting from improvements to the ferry service will be substantial.
Intended beneficiaries: WETA forecasts that the 2030 projected annual ridership for walk-on passengers served by the project is 1,248,000, an increase of 25% from the 2024 projected annual ridership.
Floats will be built in the USA and will meet all Buy America requirements and foster growth in domestic shipbuilding.
The project provides economic opportunity by creating over 2,300 jobs in the US.
Supports families and communities by providing a safe, reliable way to cross the bay in a virtually silent, safe, and fast ferry.
The project serves both commuters as well as families, including free fares for children under 5 and half fares for kids until age 18.
Subrecipient activities: N/A
Funding Goals
THE PASSENGER FERRY PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION AND QUALITY OF EXISTING PASSENGER FERRY SERVICES SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW PASSENGER FERRY SERVICES AND REPAIR AND MODERNIZE FERRY BOATS TERMINALS AND RELATED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
California
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority was awarded
Project Grant CA-2026-061
worth $15,900,000
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in June 2026 with work to be completed primarily in California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants.
$3,975,000 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/22/26
Period of Performance
6/16/26
Start Date
3/30/31
End Date
Funding Split
$15.9M
Federal Obligation
$4.0M
Non-Federal Obligation
$19.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
CA-2026-061
SAI Number
CA-2026-061-00-20.507
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
699J58 REGION 9 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
HM69ET368NB5
Awardee CAGE
5GJU6
Performance District
CA-90
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Modified: 6/22/26