Rio Invests Billions in Water Transportation to Transform Mobility and Promises Modern Boats Serving Thousands Daily

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Published on 02/10/2025 at 12:48

Barco de passageiros integrando o novo sistema aquaviário que ligará Barra da Tijuca, Recreio e Jacarepaguá até 2029

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New System Aims to Alleviate Traffic and Integrate Transportation Modes by 2029

The City Hall of Rio de Janeiro launched, on October 2, 2025, a project for aquatic public transportation to connect the lagoons of Jacarepaguá, Barra da Tijuca, and Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

The initiative, conducted in partnership with the Maritime Lagoon Consortium, aims to serve up to 85,000 passengers daily. Additionally, it seeks to reduce congestion on strategic roads such as Avenida das Américas and Avenida Ayrton Senna.

Fare Integration and Planned Operation

The City Hall will integrate the new mode with the metro, BRT, and bus systems. Thus, users will be able to use the Bilhete Único Carioca and Jaé.

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Project Structure and Initial Investment

The Carioca Company of Partnerships and Investments (CCPar) signed the concession contract on September 17, 2025. It will be valid for 25 years.

The project calls for an initial investment of R$ 101 million in the first phase. The consortium will have 30 days to present the official construction schedule.

The expectation is that the implementation will begin in the first half of 2027. Furthermore, the execution will occur through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Lines, Terminals, and Strategic Piers

The system anticipates 5 main terminals: Linha Amarela, Gardênia Azul, Rio das Pedras, Muzema, and Jardim Oceânico. There are also plans for 6 additional piers.

The additional piers will be located at Salvador Allende, Parque Olímpico, Vila Militar, Arroio Pavuna, Barra Shopping, and Bosque Marapendi. The city will implement eight mandatory lines, with a focus on express routes.
These include the route between Rio das Pedras and Jardim Oceânico and the circular route around Lagoa de Jacarepaguá. There will also be routes connecting Muzema, Bosque Marapendi, and Barra Shopping.

The fleet will be standardized and will have boats with capacity for 42 to 120 passengers. All vessels will have enclosed cabins to protect against rain and wind.

Additionally, the boats will be equipped with upholstered seats, fire-fighting systems, nighttime signaling, and navigation equipment regulated by the Harbor Master.

Perspectives for Urban Mobility

According to Nelson Florentino, president of Maritime Lagoon, the project will serve areas with higher population density in the Southwest Zone. Moreover, the proposal aims to address local mobility challenges.

The implementation is expected to encourage the use of alternative transport, therefore reducing pressure on traffic corridors. Thus, there will be a direct impact on the quality of life for residents.

With a completion deadline set for 2029, the proposal reinforces the modernization of urban infrastructure. In this way, Rio positions itself as an example of multimodal integration in Brazil.

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Rio Invests Billions in Water Transportation to Transform Mobility and Promises Modern Boats Serving Thousands Daily

New System Aims to Alleviate Traffic and Integrate Transportation Modes by 2029

Fare Integration and Planned Operation

Project Structure and Initial Investment

Lines, Terminals, and Strategic Piers

Perspectives for Urban Mobility

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Fare Integration and Planned Operation

Project Structure and Initial Investment

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