The service, provided by NY Waterway, will meet four morning and four evening Manhattan trains. Travel time from Haverstraw to Grand Central will be about 75 minutes, which, according to Metro-North, is a 30-minute time savings.

Initially, 250 parking spaces will be available at the Haverstraw dock off of Route 9W, with potential to upgrade the lot. The ferry holds 150 passengers. Ticket prices are proposed at $3 one way or $193 for a monthly Uni-ticket, including $163 for rail and $30 for ferry service. Parking costs are $3 per day or $30 per month.

Continuation of federal and state funding for the service will depend upon its success.

The MTA will hold a hearing on proposed fares for the ferry Monday, July 10 (see Calendar).