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From: Vezina, John
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:03:05 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Tour of Maritime High School
Director of Operations Steve Nevey and I joined Gov. Jay Inslee on a tour of Maritime High School <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1b
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Des Moines on Friday. We helped develop the curriculum ahead of their inaugural school year and we continue to offer our facilities as learning spaces for these bright and passionate
youth. The governor’s 2023-25 budget proposal (PDF 52KB) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjYuNzA0ODQ0MTEiL
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QZy5bU7XCGED1Q/s/591618619/br/153502540692-l> includes a new program that allows us to offer some of these students scholarships if they come work for Washington State Ferries. The
school is accepting applications <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjYuNzA0ODQ0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21hc
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school year. Students do not need to live within Highline Public Schools <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxM
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for teens curious about a career in maritime!
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Gov. Jay Inslee in a discussion with faculty, staff and students at Maritime High School, one of our workforce pipelines.
Presentation to House Transportation Committee
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RoUaIE1zJGJfwtsvN8qkUClkMwRFfyaj-HH2qbYfzWw/s/591618619/br/153502540692-l> , current and future vessel availability, and what’s ahead in terms of system electrification <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJ
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. Nicole focused on workforce development, specifically on what we’re doing to be an employer of choice. We look forward to working with legislators as they consider our budget.
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Chief of Staff Nicole McIntosh presents to the House Transportation Committee on our recruitment and retention efforts.
Colman Dock tour for transportation professionals
Staff from the University of Washington’s Mobility Innovation Center <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjYuNz
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s/591618619/br/153502540692-l> toured our Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock Project <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxld
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fQ.QcZe6hoZXSJEd4NQt6l3yKASHze6sdzzam6uwZb0EZI/s/591618619/br/153502540692-l> on Friday. They were greatly interested in the multimodal elements being implemented at the facility, including
upcoming features for bicyclists and improved access for passengers walking and rolling, as well as our system electrification program <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2l
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Staff from the UW’s Mobility Innovation Center and Commute Seattle pose for a group photo on the elevated walkway at Seattle’s Colman Dock.
Patty Rubstello
Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division
January 26, 2023
Release of spring season vehicle reservations delayed
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br/153502540692-l> for our spring season (March 26 to June 17, 2023) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands or Port Townsend/Coupeville routes. They were scheduled to be available at 7 a.m.
today, but due to an ongoing IT issue with those making bulk reservations (mostly business customers), we will wait until our IT team resolves the problem. We’ll provide an update when
the system is ready for the release.
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Today's two-month release of vehicle reservations for our spring season has been delayed to a yet to be determined date.
Performance report for fiscal year 2022
We recently submitted our annual performance report <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjYuNzA0ODQ0MTEiLCJ1cmw
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2-l> to the Washington State Legislature, as required by state law (RCW 47.64.360 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoi
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). The report is a summary of our progress to meet the goals and measures established in RCW 47.64.355 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayI
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Passenger satisfaction with interactions with ferry employees is one of several performance measures covered in the report.
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“Quick shoutout and thanks to the gentleman working in the Fauntleroy side of the terminal [Ticket Seller Tom Parker]. Very friendly. Now on the Issaquah home to Vashon. Thanks for all
the ferries team do to keep us safe and to cross the water. Always a pleasure to ride with you. And neat to see stockings and decorations on the boat!!”
-Fauntleroy/Vashon customer
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Questions? Contact us at WSFWeeklyUpdate@wsdot.wa.gov
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to the House Transportation Committee on our recruitment and retention efforts.
Colman Dock tour for transportation professionals
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upcoming features for bicyclists and improved access for passengers walking and rolling, as well as our system electrification program <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2l
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Staff from the UW’s Mobility Innovation Center and Commute Seattle pose for a group photo on the elevated walkway at Seattle’s Colman Dock.
Patty Rubstello
Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division
January 26, 2023
Release of spring season vehicle reservations delayed
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br/153502540692-l> for our spring season (March 26 to June 17, 2023) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands or Port Townsend/Coupeville routes. They were scheduled to be available at 7 a.m.
today, but due to an ongoing IT issue with those making bulk reservations (mostly business customers), we will wait until our IT team resolves the problem. We’ll provide an update when
the system is ready for the release.
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Today's two-month release of vehicle reservations for our spring season has been delayed to a yet to be determined date.
Performance report for fiscal year 2022
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). The report is a summary of our progress to meet the goals and measures established in RCW 47.64.355 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayI
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Passenger satisfaction with interactions with ferry employees is one of several performance measures covered in the report.
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“Quick shoutout and thanks to the gentleman working in the Fauntleroy side of the terminal [Ticket Seller Tom Parker]. Very friendly. Now on the Issaquah home to Vashon. Thanks for all
the ferries team do to keep us safe and to cross the water. Always a pleasure to ride with you. And neat to see stockings and decorations on the boat!!”
-Fauntleroy/Vashon customer
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