GETTING TO THE FERRY

PATH Trains (from New Jersey)

From Hoboken, take the PATH train toward 33rd St. and get off at the Christopher St. stop. From Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, Grove St., and Exchange Pl., take the WTC train and get off at the World Trade Center stop. The fare is $2.75, payable by MetroCard. Bikes are not permitted on the first car of the train. Note that you will need to use stairs to get to street level, so be prepared to carry your bike. For up-to-date information, system map, station locations, and parking information visit www.panynj.gov or dial 1-800-234-PATH.

Train Ferry

Staten Island Ferry

Ferry service for the Tour begins at 6 AM and will run every half hour until 11 AM. Starting at 11 AM, Ferries will run every 15 minutes until 6 PM, and then every half hour.

Following the Tour, ferry lines may be long.

Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

Cyclists can take the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Penn Station or Grand Central - Madison and then transfer to downtown subway service or cycle downtown. Cyclists should distribute themselves evenly throughout the train to facilitate the flow of people boarding and disembarking at stations. Cyclists are asked to bring a bungee cord to secure their bikes to the train. For more information on departure times and station locations, including weekend timetables, visit www.mta.info/lirr.

Metro-North Railroad

On Tour Day, bikes are allowed on all trains on the Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven Lines. Off-peak fares apply. Bike permit rules are suspended and there will be no restrictions on the number of bikes per train. Go to mta.info/bike to find out more. Check schedules for local service on all lines. To get to the Start Area via subway from Grand Central Terminal, take the 4, 5, or 6 to the Brooklyn BridgeCity Hall station. For more information on departure times and locations, visit www. mta.info/mnr.

Car

We recommend that participants driving to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour carpool and park in Staten Island in the morning. Parking will be easier and you’ll avoid waiting for the ferry at the end of the day. We suggest parking in lots near the ferry (see parking information to the right).

(There is limited parking on Ferry terminal property; if unavailable, please use local garages.)

If you park on the street, please observe all posted parking restrictions. Cars parked along the Tour Route will be towed. Visit www.bike.nyc for detailed driving directions.

MTA Staten Island Railway

Park on local streets or in a Staten Island Railway Park-and-Ride at Dongan Hills, Great Kills, Annadale, Prince’s Bay, or Huguenot stations, then hop on a train to the ferry. Bicycles will be allowed on the trains, and you can board at any Staten Island Railway station. MetroCard fares are collected as you enter and exit at the St. George and Tompkinsville stations. Visit www.mta.info or dial 511 for more information.

Staten Island Ferry Parking

Due to ongoing construction, there will be no parking at the Staten Island Ferry municipal lots. Alternatively, use street parking or the following nearby private and municipal lots.

Empire Outlets

55B Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301

Open 24/7. $25 for the day. Pre-book your parking at empireoutletsparking.com.

St. George Courthouse Garage

54 Central Ave

Staten Island, NY 10301

Open 8 AM-8 PM. $12 for the day. Pay with cash or credit card (no debit card).

25 Wall Street

25 Wall St Staten Island, NY 10301 $15 for the day. Pay with cash, credit, or debit. Please note: Cars that park without checking in with an attendant are subject to being booted.

South Beach Field #4

446 Father Capodanno Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10305 Parking is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.