The Public Ferry Coalition (PFC) is a national organization representing the interests of over 24 public ferry operators across the country. Together, these operators transport more than 48 million passengers and 10.6 million vehicles annually over routes spanning 14,000 miles. Public ferry systems play a vital role in America’s transportation network, alleviating congestion in major metropolitan areas while connecting waterfront communities to jobs, healthcare, shopping, and recreation. They also provide essential services to isolated and rural communities as alternatives to roadways and serve as critical alternatives for emergency evacuations. PFC members collaborate to develop best practices addressing common regulatory, administrative, and operational challenges and work together to advocate for critical funding that is needed to invest in marine and shoreside Infrastructure to meet growing ridership demand; and to invest in new innovations to promote advanced mobility, sustainability and resiliency.