SEATTLE – Ahead of a busy summer of travel, Washington State Ferries is hosting six virtual public meetings to update the public about the routes they rely on and answer questions about the ferry system. The meetings begin Tuesday, May 23, and run through Wednesday, June 7.
Those interested are invited to attend any session, though route-specific details will be discussed on specific dates (see schedule below).
“We’re excited to be hosting meetings for all of our routes to hear from each of our ferry-served communities,” said Patty Rubstello, head of WSF. “We’re looking forward to hearing from ferry riders, partners and other interested parties.
All meetings will start at 6 p.m. with a brief presentation on systemwide topics, including the status of service restoration, an update on building new hybrid-electric vessels and proposed fare changes. Each meeting will then cover route-specific topics. Most of the time will be devoted to answering questions from participants. Attendees can also provide written public comment during and after the meeting about the proposed fare changes.
Ferries route-specific public meetings information
When: Each meeting starts at 6 p.m. Dates and registration links for the route-specific meetings are:
- Mukilteo/Clinton and Port Townsend/Coupeville: Tuesday, May 23
- Seattle/Bainbridge: Thursday, May 25
- San Juan Islands/Anacortes: Wednesday, May 31
- Edmonds/Kingston: Thursday, June 1
- Seattle/Bremerton: Tuesday, June 6
- Point Defiance/Tahlequah and Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth: Wednesday, June 7
Where: Virtual meetings held via Zoom. People can participate from a laptop, desktop or mobile device. Advanced registration is required.
Details: Each meeting begins with a brief presentation on systemwide topics and route-specific items, but most of the time will be devoted to answer questions from the public.
Participants must provide a name and valid email address when they pre-register for the meetings. Once registered, participants will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to the meeting by either phone, computer or mobile device. After each meeting, a recording will be available online for anyone unable to participate.
Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot visit: www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/.
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.