The NYSDOT has released the draft 2026–2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This covers all federally funded transportation improvement projects for Region 8 which includes Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties.

Starting on page 68 of the draft, you’ll find ~5 items related to Newburgh–Beacon transportation (ferry & shuttle). We encourage you to review these items and submit your comments for reinstating the ferry, expanding the hours of operation, piloting the weekend ferry service, improving the wayfinding, visibility and marketing of the service.

Public comment period ends: December 10, 2025

Send your comments to: STIP@dot.ny.gov and CC: asorensen@orangecountygov.com, mdebald@dutchessny.gov, savetheferry.hv@gmail.com

REFERENCE:

Draft STIP (Region 8): https://www.dot.ny.gov/programs/stip/draftstip/repository/R8-Proposed.pdf

NYSDOT Press Release: https://www.dot.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2025/2025-11-07

NYSDOT Project #882395

MNR Project #882399

MNR Project #882406

NYSDOT Project #882436

MNR Project #882439

 
Contacts for More Information

Mark Debald
Transportation Program Administrator, Dutchess County Transportation Council (DCTC)
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 486-3600
Email: mdebald@dutchessny.gov
Website: http://www.dutchessny.gov/dctc

Alan J. Sorensen
Commissioner / MPO Director, Orange County Transportation Council (OCTC)
124 Main Street, 1887 Building, Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: (845) 615-3840
Email: asorensen@orangecountygov.com
Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/961/Transportation-Council