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Home My WebLink About083123 WSF Weekly Update <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> Busy Labor Day weekend ferry travel We’re expecting nearly 400,000 people aboard our ferries <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2Fib3V0L2 5ld3MvMjAyMy80MDAwMDAtZXhwZWN0ZWQtc3RhdGUtZmVycmllcy1ob2xpZGF5LXdlZWtlbmQiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.ce-ZbluBPSsV9194llnLVntYnerEKoZS7YSYRYFWohA/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> today through Tuesday, Sept. 5. In addition to the usual long vehicle lines and wait times surrounding holiday weekends, all Labor Day ferry travelers should prepare for possible last-minute schedule changes. Sailings may be delayed or canceled with short notice due to our current lack of relief crewing (PDF 434KB) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEs InVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L3NpdGVzL2RlZmF1bHQvZmlsZXMvMjAyMy0wOC9XU0YtU2VydmljZVJlc3RvcmF0aW9uUGxhblByb2dyZXNzUmVwb3J0LTIxQXVndXN0MjAyMy5wZGYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjI wMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.7JyOH1mPHMmqgh66tiDXK1aBAPBAS-pdUCnRCxy42ME/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> or an unexpected mechanical issue within the system’s aging fleet. I encourage all our customers to make the most of our online tools such as the WSDOT mobile app <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3 Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L3RyYXZlbC90cmF2ZWwtaW5mb3JtYXRpb24tcGhvbmUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.V5JaCd7D5CGUoBvZgq8uGS6RxuRCEVy7zqyFsGoapU8/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> to help them plan their trips and stay up to date with any service changes. By signing up for our rider alerts <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjp jbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L0ZlcnJpZXMvUm91dGVBbGVydHMvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MSJ9.XxtYs3Ewf2NBRCyV4-1W-NXI3hskt6i8Z0d_ilN7WiU/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> you can get the latest updates via text or email and our real-time map <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY2 9tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvZGVmYXVsdC5hc3B4IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MSJ9.gbsRG72Og84NXLqI4j4unTjPbzpRv3AvQUM7Va3VujY/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> allows you to track each ferry. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8110631/4935769/230702-tacoma-car-deck_crop.jpg> The busiest sailings will likely be westbound (or onto an island) today through Saturday, Sept. 2, then eastbound (or off island) Sunday, Sept. 3, through Tuesday, Sept. 5. Before heading to a terminal or boarding, people driving on board can check terminal conditions <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI 6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvdGVybWluYWxzLmFzcHgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.TPpHj74OYYwzDvKVPVU8TBueDnF5kuWO8uuTKiAO824/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> . Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes also offer vehicle reservations <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVyb CI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc2VjdXJlYXBwcy53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvRmVycmllcy9SZXNlcnZhdGlvbnMvVmVoaWNsZS9kZWZhdWx0LmFzcHgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.mQtI_8TU0iPS5DJuIhzjkbWUOweIiijjv4rhbDVbZ8I/s/59 1618619/br/225126201176-l> . To reduce or eliminate waiting, riders may consider taking an early morning or late-night sailing or by using transit to walk or bike onto the ferry if possible. On Labor Day, Sept. 4, there will be a few holiday schedule changes. Holiday sailings are marked on the schedules for each route. As we approach the end of our busy travel season, I’d like to thank our employees for their continued support to ensure our vital ferry service operates as much as possible this summer. I want to acknowledge the heroic efforts we’ve seen from vessel crewmembers who’ve made many sacrifices to make sure people can get to their doctor’s appointments, visit family and go to and from work. Six-day vehicle closure of Seattle/Bainbridge route starts next week Another reminder that our Seattle/Bainbridge route will be closed to vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles from 1 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, through 3 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13. 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Answers to some of the common questions about the vehicle closure can be found in our FAQ <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybC I6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2NvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1wbGFubmluZy9zZWFyY2gtcHJvamVjdHMvYmFpbmJyaWRnZS1mZXJyeS10ZXJtaW5hbC1vdmVyaGVhZC1sb2FkaW5nLWZpeGVkLXdhbGt3YXktcmVwbGFjZW1lbnQjSGlzdG9yeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX 2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MzEuODE5NDAyNzEifQ.t8adowJ6HGY-dkeEVHTtxxnWcr9uSYBiXLuC7H3u_SE/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> . <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8110675/4935770/bainbridge-map_crop.jpg> During the vehicle closure, construction crews will set four large bridge spans that will make up the new overhead walkway <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVy aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2NvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1wbGFubmluZy9zZWFyY2gtcHJvamVjdHMvYmFpbmJyaWRnZS1mZXJyeS10ZXJtaW5hbC1vdmVyaGVhZC1sb2FkaW5nLWZpeGVkLXdhbGt3YXktcmVwbGFjZW1lbnQ iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.dMB9OZxWbWO0k_-Ey9IvhkUjtUQGlovJPDvLxK7bPlo/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> into place. Increasing fleet diversity As we build our vessel crewing workforce during a worldwide shortage of mariners, we know we can no longer rely on the traditional maritime employment pipeline. We are focused on increasing our recruitment of women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and those in the LGBTQ community. Over the last year, we have implemented new programs aimed at increasing diversity and strengthening career opportunities for current employees more inclusively. Capt. Genevieve Fritschen recently led an all-women wheelhouse team aboard Suquamish <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI 1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTc1IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44M Tk0MDI3MSJ9.PkWy_nz3Av_qMw_-DOjOCO61ulFyjusX7izrbBNlimY/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> – an example of what’s possible when we’re open to everybody who wants to work hard and be part of our team. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8112041/4935771/230825-suquamish-women-female-captain-genevieve-fri_crop.jpg> Chief Mate Cari Brown, Quartermaster Mary Lint, newly hired deckhand Carly Maxstone and Capt. Genevieve Fritschen in the Suquamish pilothouse Friday. Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division August 31, 2023 Employees use AED to save life of customer at Edmonds terminal Our employees helped save a life at Edmonds terminal Saturday. A man was about to walk aboard Spokane <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsI nVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTMwIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MSJ9.0ibBHQqdBjdtZUa1aOagLv1nitrl4A7U12MOtCgZ3f4/s/59161 8619/br/225126201176-l> when he stopped and fell backward, hitting his head hard on the ground, knocking him unconscious. Terminal staff, vessel crewmembers and passengers with medical experience administered CPR and used an automated external defibrillator three times on the man, who eventually regained consciousness. When paramedics arrived, they told our employees if it were not for their quick actions, the man would not have made it. I would like to thank everyone for leaping into action to ensure the safety of our customers. Your service does not go unnoticed. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8114430/4935772/edmonds-incident_crop.jpg> Our vessel and terminal employees, together with good Samaritans, helped save a customer using CPR in Edmonds Saturday. ADA improvements at Orcas Island terminal We recently completed a project to improve Americans with Disabilities Act and pedestrian access at our Orcas Island terminal. The second and final phase of work included the construction of ADA parking stalls, curbs and sidewalks for safer pedestrian use. In partnership with San Juan County, ADA-accessible ramps and sidewalks to and from the terminal were installed in phase one of the project in 2016, along with a pedestrian pickup and drop-off area. Our old waiting room and ticketing structure were replaced with an improved facility on the upper floor of a county building accessible at street level. We’re thankful for the great support from San Juan County and excited that these improvements better suit the needs of all our riders. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8112030/4933836/orcas_crop.png> Four ADA-compliant, angled parking spaces were installed on Orcas Road. A ramp built in 2016 connects to the terminal. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8112074/4933837/orcas-2_crop.png> The second phase of the project also included the installation of a new retaining wall, stormwater infrastructure and gutters. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/08/8100939/4933967/customer-kudos-image_crop.png> “@wsferries - your attendants at #Southworth dock were amazing this morning! 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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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVya SI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cud3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L0FjY2Vzc2liaWxpdHkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.6Wvaecq-geMnfhC8myPOnTmTgUZCeTt6xQ7pVIsg7Po/s/591618619/br/225126201176- 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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93c2RvdGJsb2cuYmxvZ3Nwb3QuY29tLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MzEuODE5NDAyNzEifQ.Nt0 GC6Sz6H61wqGZsIkEqMgZlX84CvfqXrDO1qn_MwM/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL1dTRE9UIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MSJ9.cf4jq vWIFIUmuJurNtQAFQCGYRGLBM9vxNpI78GZJLs/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuZmxpY2tyLmNvbS9waG90b3Mvd3Nkb3QvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MS J9.1-OJ3aAowg3op0cI9gvlMewX1inUrhOOZBmrmj-YYyo/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cud3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L25ld3MvcnNzLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MzEuODE5NDAyNzEifQ .OZNtHiRPvrl-08Di0Erfk09yWy56q1Ca5CzSEOYBR5g/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd3Nkb3QiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTQwMjcxIn0.JUJrN7 z7DW7v_E7cFg7Se_FCRtu0zFQ9e3TReprVYbU/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc2VydmljZS5nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS5jb20vc2VydmljZS9tdWx0aV9zdWJzY3JpYmUuaHRtbD9jb2RlPVdBRE 9UIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MSJ9.GUSbOJQfHkuRbFjwT8N4n9MJg84dZG7kvozTqEW_SvI/s/591618619/br/225126201176-l> <https://links.govdelivery.com/track?enid=ZWFzPTEmYnVsbGV0aW5yZWNpcGllbnRpZD0yMjUxMjYyMDExNzYtbCZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9NTkxNjE4NjE5Jm1zaWQ9JmF1aWQ9Jm1haWxpbmdpZD0yMDIzMDgzMS44MTk0MDI3MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9TURC LVBSRC1CVUwtMjAyMzA4MzEuODE5NDAyNzEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnR5cGU9b3BlbiZzZXJpYWw9MTY4NTY5MjYmZW1haWxpZD12ZXppbmFqQHdzZG90LndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9dmV6aW5hakB3c2RvdC53YS5nb3YmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZtdmlkPSZleHR yYT0mJiY=> ainNotAllowed"]}