Ferries Meetings Start With Forum in Bremerton

By Kitsap Sun staff
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Washington State Ferries will hold a series of meetings in ferry communities during the first two weeks of June. Bremerton is the first stop, on Monday.

WSF officials will recap the legislative session and discuss their long-range plan, including the building of new boats. They'll talk about a reservations study and clarify the tariff process. There will also be opportunities for the public to ask questions and make comments.

Legislators froze fares the past couple years, through September, while they tackled how to pay for the ferry system. In mid-July, WSF will suggest a 2.5 percent rate increase to take effect in October, following the direction of the Legislature and governor. The state Transportation Commission will make the final proposal and hold public meetings on it.

"I am looking forward to discussing what came out of the legislative session," said David Moseley, assistant transportation secretary for WSF. "There many important tasks ahead of WSF, and the communities are critical to the future of the ferry system."

The local meetings will be:

Monday: Bremerton, Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

June 8: Southworth, Sedgwick Junior High, 8995 SE Sedgwick Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

June 9: Bainbridge Island, Commons, 402 Brien Drive, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

June 10: Kingston, Community Center, 11212 Highway 104, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

June 15: Port Townsend, Pope Marine Building, 100 Madison St., 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

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