Washington State Ferries hosting virtual meetings on June 14 and 15, ahead of peak summer service

“Like many transportation agencies we are still not back to pre-COVID service levels,” said Patty Rubstello, head of Washington State Ferries. “These meetings are intended to provide our customers with insight about the coming months and respond to questions and concerns.”

The meetings will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 and 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 15.

WSF staff will give a brief presentation on upcoming summer service, hiring challenges and the agency’s process to restore service to pre-pandemic levels. Participants will be able to ask questions and provide comments during the meeting. Both meetings will cover the same material and are designed to give participants the option to join the meeting that best fits their schedule.

Members of the public can participate in the meeting from a laptop, desktop or mobile device, but advanced registration is required to participate.

Registration for the virtual meetings

  • Registration for 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 meeting.
  • Registration for 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 meeting.
  • Participants must provide a name and valid email address and have access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.
  • Once registered, participants will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to join the meeting.
  • The day after the meeting, a recording will be available online on the WSF webpage for anyone unable to participate.

Free, temporary internet access is available at these locations to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. 

WSF, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries tens of millions of people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. For breaking news and the latest information, follow WSF on Twitter and Facebook.

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