The San Francisco Bay Ferry has been awarded an $11 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to facilitate the acquisition of the first high-speed electric ferries to be constructed in the United States. The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), which manages the ferry service, intends to purchase two types of high-speed electric ferries for both new and existing routes. The initial phase of this initiative involves three 150-passenger battery-electric ferries that will serve the downtown area and two developing waterfront districts, Mission Bay and Treasure Island. Combined with funding from state and local partners, WETA has now allocated over $130 million for the development of its battery-electric fleet and the necessary shoreside infrastructure. The construction plan includes a charging float at the downtown terminal, a new charging station at the Treasure Island terminal, and a completely new electric-ready terminal for Mission Bay. WETA has a finalized design for the 150-passenger vessel model and is currently seeking bids from shipyards. If all proceeds as planned, the first battery-electric model is expected to be delivered in 2026. In the second phase, WETA plans to acquire two larger electric ferries with a capacity of 400 passengers each, and subsequently convert four of its current 400-passenger ferries to battery-electric operation. San Francisco's $11 million grant is part of 18 recently announced federal grants aimed at supporting new ferry construction and shore infrastructure across 14 locations.