Prudence & Bay Island Statement
The primary mission of the Prudence & Bay Islands Transport District ("Ferry District”) is to
provide safe, reliable, courteous, professional, convenient and cost effective public
marine transportation services from Fishers Island, New York to the Connecticut
mainland year around, consistent with its mandate set forth in the Enabling Act.
The secondary mission of the Ferry District is to manage certain real property owned
by the Town of Southold and located on Fishers Island (including Elizabeth Field
and contiguous lands and improvements), consistent with its mandate as set forth
in the Enabling Act.
At all times, the Ferry District seeks to balance the need for profitable operations
with compelling needs and priorities of the island community; and operate at the
highest operational, professional and ethical standards with all constituencies.