The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About121522 FW_ WSF Weekly Update ________________________________ From: Vezina, John Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022 2:20:36 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Subject: WSF Weekly Update ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2016/07/946882/974750/wsf-weekly-update-banner_crop.jpg> <http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/stock/2011/03/12341/double-hr_original.gif?1308456130> Washington State Transportation Commission meeting Several ferry-related topics were covered during the Washington State Transportation Commission <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGx ldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzdGMud2EuZ292LyJ9.tA9j2ylIqe13z6C5C-loESsnmcnW953CYlxWckMMfhY/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> meeting this week. Key findings <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzdGMud2EuZ292L3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2 Fkcy8yMDIyLzEyLzIwMjItMTIxMy1CUDgtV1NGU3VtbWVyUGVyZm9tYW5jZS1GUk9HLVN1cnZleVJlc3VsdHMucGRmIn0.EO4NoQMT4EfJI6kmI8hStyId2qfdpNjfJhuy7SzAnjY/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> from this year’s Ferry Riders Opinion Group <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzdGMud2E uZ292L3Byb2dyYW1zL2ZlcnJ5LXJpZGVycy1vcGluaW9uLWdyb3VwLyJ9.vJ_7DDjqox0Yq1wPRpvipJ1qSLYeYDthQdP6bN2wSF0/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> survey were presented. More than 6,000 ferry riders provided feedback regarding their travel behavior and frequency between June and September. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2022/12/6867376/4476687/capture2_crop.jpg> Director of Finance and Administration Todd Lamphere shares the latest ferry revenue forecast <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxld GluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzdGMud2EuZ292L3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDIyLzEyLzIwMjItMTIxMy1CUDdjLVdTRi1SZXZlbnVlLUZvcmVjYXN0LnBkZiJ9.0i0OWBm4Eopr2gMJ33888Ly2fDbUmp926pv gp18SGUs/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> during Tuesday's meeting. The Commission, which sets our fares, was also presented with survey results <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMj EyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzdGMud2EuZ292L3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDIyLzEyLzIwMjItMTIxMy1CUDktRmVycnlGdWVsU3VyY2hhcmdlRm9ydW0ucGRmIn0.gaAIN14_6myleW-kQ2xJ1_rZWR8o3rHeS82rK8M0R-w/s/591 618619/br/150664715223-l> from last month’s online public input forum on a possible ferry fuel surcharge to help cover the increasing cost of gas. This surcharge has been a possible funding tool available to the state since 2011 in the event fuel budgets fall short. The findings will help Commission members in discussions on future ferry fuel funding needs during the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Marriage proposal on our Edmonds/Kingston route There was a very special moment aboard Puyallup <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJ odHRwczovL3dzZG90LmNvbS9mZXJyaWVzL3Zlc3NlbHdhdGNoL1Zlc3NlbERldGFpbC5hc3B4P3Zlc3NlbF9pZD0yNSJ9.2dhyAkrzaQcHZna1doOHslIQuAQXGKW3q-HfStpNihk/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> on Sunday – a surprise wedding proposal! Simrun Chhabra had a cousin drive her and her partner Savanna Steele onto the 11:55 a.m. Edmonds to Kingston sailing to go to a holiday market in Port Gamble. Meanwhile, she had family and friends walk on and line up in the passenger cabin. They passed out flowers as the couple walked by after coming upstairs from the car deck. Simrun then dropped on one knee and proposed. Savanna said yes! Congratulations to Savanna and Simrun! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2022/12/6867391/4476688/u-hdsxvf_crop.jpg> Simrun Chhabra proposes to partner Savanna Steele in the Puyallup passenger cabin on Sunday. Photo courtesy Hannah Sabio-Howell. Happy holidays from the Active Ferry Employees Charitable Trust! The Active Ferry Employees Charitable Trust is unfortunately unable to host its annual Holiday Cruise for People with Disabilities for a third year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic. AFECT continues to fulfill its mission to provide temporary assistance to fellow WSF employees who are in need due to unforeseen circumstances. Thanks to all our employee volunteers! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2022/12/6867388/4476689/on-deck-1-2_crop.jpg> We hope to welcome guests from residential facilities again next year for a holiday ferry ride that many of our employees donate their time to. Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division December 15, 2022 Virtual public meetings, Jan. 11 and 12 Save the date! We’re hosting two virtual community meetings in January 2023 to engage and update those we serve. The meetings will take place at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, and 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. Both meetings will cover the same material. Participants will be able to ask questions and provide comments. Advanced registration <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ idWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dzZG90LndhLmdvdi90cmF2ZWwvd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1zdGF0ZS1mZXJyaWVzL2Fib3V0LXVzL2NvbW11bm l0eS1wYXJ0aWNpcGF0aW9uIn0.KkH_WRctLLq4yX3yooYx9h_SNE-mr_ArS5jsKjNdfaE/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> is required. Holiday ferry photos Rep. Dave Paul shared this photo with us from one of his recent ferry rides saying, “Always enjoy running into friends on Washington State Ferries.” Share your holiday ferry photos with us on Twitter <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3dzZmVy cmllcyJ9.uYc2ErFAKDOUyjEwtb5ZD8CJijse0EKQDVlvnim2xfU/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> , Facebook <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxl dGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vd3NmZXJyaWVzLyJ9.m4Ti7ugmbyjCCiIEJWdhbyvjFubEu35ZVKpi6fHyQqw/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> or by email <mailto:WSFComms@wsdot.wa.gov> . Happy holidays! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2022/12/6867472/4476690/image_crop.jpeg> . <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2022/10/6625165/4395779/customer-kudos-image_crop.png> “Your staff member Judy [Relief Able-Bodied Sailor Judith Kuney] who was working on the Port Townsend ferry Thursday October 20 is a star. She went above and beyond to help us. My wife and I and our dog were on a day trip from British Columbia. As we often do, we left our car at the Keystone terminal and went as foot passengers on the 10:15 ferry to Port Townsend to photograph seabirds. “We got back on the 11:00 ferry to return to our car. The ferry had steering problems and returned to Port Townsend and was going to be out of commission for the [foreseeable] future - with no backup ferry!!! We were stranded with no easy way to get back to our car. “Judy offered to drive us back to Keystone if we waited until the end of her shift at 1:30. She did this which took 5 hours and included 2 ferry trips. Then she had to return. And she would not accept any money. What a kind, wonderful person she is.” -Port Townsend/Coupeville customer <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2019/10/2874401/2843787/social-logo_crop.jpg> WSF Weekly Updates are available online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/about-us/weekly-update <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGlu X2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvZmVycmllcy9hYm91dC11cy93ZWVrbHktdXBkYXRlIn0.t2iqLXZwz1xOq1bUF9cq93TMkBgk56vsxQuL5qOLuU8/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> Questions? Contact us at WSFWeeklyUpdate@wsdot.wa.gov <http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/stock/2011/03/12335/footer-dotted-hr_original.gif?1308456123> Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information If you would like to learn more about accessibility and the tools we have available, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/Accessibility <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVya SI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LndzZG90LndhLmdvdi9BY2Nlc3NpYmlsaXR5In0.b_6Zncfe6WXLF-S2OZjsxzFGjqVPLUtxWbuH7N4T4rQ/s/591618619/br/150664715223- l> <http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/stock/2011/03/12335/footer-dotted-hr_original.gif?1308456123> ________________________________ STAY CONNECTED: <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3Nkb3RibG9nLmJsb2dzcG90LmNvbS8ifQ.8hi UiySWRzo_DQW9T81R-gpxyliomShlTMah1uVFqqY/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS9XU0RPVCJ9.pTQp4 0GD4s1Qnb_PdvIkFLECsbKgbRAYNxFKgExpuU0/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmZsaWNrci5jb20vcGhvdG9zL3dzZG90Ly J9.D5R9Nk37JWAsmWlm_9v0Bx8qVz78mYmpq7ianAcJzog/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LndzZG90LndhLmdvdi9uZXdzL3Jzcy8ifQ .778vWEUtF7-XeDaW59EKOCXCP4sI6TATCDQBa3N4PBU/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vdHdpdHRlci5jb20vd3Nkb3QifQ.VkpDzRAiE-J 2ICvJicQSsnp56Q6jiDnc3bWePnFyydo/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dzZG90In0.chKJzE 9zwjy9aooVUU3KHmWUVnFlW1_DSWrWvVgI5HY/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NlcnZpY2UuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL3Nlcn ZpY2UvbXVsdGlfc3Vic2NyaWJlLmh0bWw_Y29kZT1XQURPVCJ9.h2aEF8WPn9dWSdtvgXVpo2ROO4IspB3j8tBKaQrZTQQ/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://links.govdelivery.com/track?enid=ZWFzPTEmYnVsbGV0aW5yZWNpcGllbnRpZD0xNTA2NjQ3MTUyMjMtbCZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9NTkxNjE4NjE5Jm1zaWQ9JmF1aWQ9Jm1haWxpbmdpZD0yMDIyMTIxNS42ODMyNjQ1MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURC LVBSRC1CVUwtMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnR5cGU9b3BlbiZzZXJpYWw9MTY5NjA4NjImZW1haWxpZD12ZXppbmFqQHdzZG90LndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9dmV6aW5hakB3c2RvdC53YS5nb3YmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZtdmlkPSZleHR yYT0mJiY=> .gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dzZG90In0.chKJzE9zwjy9aooVUU3K HmWUVnFlW1_DSWrWvVgI5HY/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NlcnZpY2UuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL3Nlcn ZpY2UvbXVsdGlfc3Vic2NyaWJlLmh0bWw_Y29kZT1XQURPVCJ9.h2aEF8WPn9dWSdtvgXVpo2ROO4IspB3j8tBKaQrZTQQ/s/591618619/br/150664715223-l> <https://links.govdelivery.com/track?enid=ZWFzPTEmYnVsbGV0aW5yZWNpcGllbnRpZD0xNTA2NjQ3MTUyMjMtbCZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9NTkxNjE4NjE5Jm1zaWQ9JmF1aWQ9Jm1haWxpbmdpZD0yMDIyMTIxNS42ODMyNjQ1MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURC LVBSRC1CVUwtMjAyMjEyMTUuNjgzMjY0NTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnR5cGU9b3BlbiZzZXJpYWw9MTY5NjA4NjImZW1haWxpZD12ZXppbmFqQHdzZG90LndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9dmV6aW5hakB3c2RvdC53YS5nb3YmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZtdmlkPSZleHR yYT0mJiY=>