Does Replica model ferry trips?

Yes. Replica incorporates ferry travel within its multimodal network and ingests route, schedule, and ridership data directly from ferry providers where available. However, ferry trips tend to be more difficult to model than other forms of public transit. This is due in part to a relatively lower sample size and idiosyncratic rider preferences (e.g., some choose to ride the ferry for the enjoyable experience or available on-board amenities, even if it is not the most time- or cost-effective choice). For this reason, we recommend cross-checking Replica’s modeled ferry volumes with observed ridership counts from ferry operators wherever possible to ensure accuracy and interpret results in context.