Riverdale Ferry Coalition

To the editor:

I would like to submit this letter to the editor in support of ferry service from Riverdale to lower Manhattan. ("Driving Mr. Hoffnung," political arena, Feb. 21)

I noticed a few weeks ago a letter to the editor warning that ferry service from Riverdale would be impossible given docking and river current conditions. After speaking with representatives of the Riverdale Ferry Coalition it is clear that ferry service is definitely feasible and safe.

Ferry service to lower Manhattan would directly improve the quality of life of many Riverdale residents who make the long journey to lower Manhattan for work. This service would save the average commuter up to 35 minutes or more one way. This saves a commuter at least five hours of commute time in just one week. If you then calculate the savings in a year, the amount of time saved is enormous.

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