What’s the fastest route from East Boston of South Boston and the Seaport?  Not the Big Dig, but rather increased ferry service.

Branker and Tradesman is reporting that “the city of Boston has been awarded $1.28 million in federal grant money to buy two ferries that will travel between East Boston, South Boston and Charlestown. The new service is aimed at meeting the growing need for transportation across Boston Harbor and spurring economic opportunity by creating new transit connections between residents and jobs.”

Read more about the proposed ferries on Banker and Tradesman online.