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Home My WebLink About022525 - WSF Monday MattersALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Here is this week’s “WSF Monday Matters.” Please let me know if you have any questions. John Washington House Bill 1616 Last week Lawmakers in the Washington State House of Representatives passed several bills including House Bill 1616 <https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1616.pdf?q =20250224092104> which would add Washington State Ferries to the list of places were a misdemeanor crime of unlawful transit conduct can occur. During the last few years aggressive behavior toward employees on the vessels and at our terminals has increased. So much so that we now make announcements on each sailing reminding our customers to be courteous, respectful and that we maintain a zero-tolerance harassment policy. The House of Representatives voted in favor 97 – 0 and the bill will now move to the Senate. The 2025 Legislative session began January 13, 2025, and is expected to end April 27. We thank the bill’s prime sponsors Representative Julia Reed and Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan and cosponsors Rep. Liz Berry, Alex Ramel, Lisa Parshley, Mari Leavitt, and Adam Bernhaum. Highlights Learn about recommendations for the aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal After extensive community input, Washington State Ferries has selected a concept for a new Fauntleroy terminal. The public is invited to learn more about this option through an online open house and virtual information session. WSF’s recommendation features a more efficient design, providing more space to load and unload passengers. The recommended new terminal would hold 124 to 155 vehicles on the dock, compared to just 80 today. This footprint also avoids nearby Cove Park. WSF will refine the design to minimize impacts to other environmentally sensitive areas. Community members are invited to attend a virtual information session or participate in an online open house to learn more about the alternative WSF selected to replace the Fauntleroy ferry terminal <https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/major-projects/sr-160-fauntleroy-terminal-trestle-transfer-span-replacement> . The information session and the online open house will include the same information. Virtual information session – Tuesday, March 11 from 6-8 p.m. – registration open now: https://bit.ly/FauntleroyMarch11 <https://bit.ly/FauntleroyMarch11> Online open house: Open now through March 21 at Fauntleroy Terminal – Trestle & Transfer Span Replacement | WSDOT online open houses <https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/fauntleroy-ferry-terminal/> WSF Weekly Media Highlights Bainbridge lawmaker proposes 21st-century mosquito fleet ferry service The Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/bainbridge-lawmaker-proposes-21st-century-mosquito-fleet-ferry-service/ <https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/bainbridge-l awmaker-proposes-21st-century-mosquito-fleet-ferry-service/> Rant and Rave: Reader thankful for great care during medical emergency The Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/rant-and-rave-reader-thankful-for-great-care-during-medical-emergency/ <https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/rant-and-rave-reader-thankful-for-great -care-during-medical-emergency/> Ferry leaders land on mid-sized dock for Fauntleroy rebuild Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber (PDF included) https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/news/ferry-leaders-land-on-mid-sized-dock-for-fauntleroy-rebuild/ <https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/news/ferry-leaders-land-on-mid-sized-dock-for-fauntleroy-rebuild /> Customer Service For the week of Feb. 17 – Feb. 23 - Our customer service team sent 88 rider alerts, received 1,186 customer calls, and fielded more than 130 written comments and emails related to reservations, schedules, and fares. Service Reliability For the week of Feb. 17 – Feb. 23 - We completed 98.53% of our 2,728 scheduled sailings. Of the 40 cancellations, 73% (29) were due to vessel-related issues, 10% (4) were due to crewing, 10% (4) were due to weather, and 8% (3) were due to schedule resets (when a boat is so far behind schedule, we cancel a sailing to get it back on schedule, providing predictability for customers). Vessel Availability We’re operating at our 15-vessel current service level, adding a 16th “bonus” boat seven days a week on the Fauntleroy/Southworth/Vashon “Triangle” route when crewing and vessel availability allows. Hybrid Conversions/New Vessels/Terminal Electrification Hybrid Conversions – The Wenatchee is dry docked for required underwater hull inspections and cleaning. Upgrades to the Wenatchee propulsion system and installation of electric power equipment is expected to be completed and return to service in summer 2025. Significant work has been completed to date to include removal of two propulsion diesel generators, installation of electric power conversion and distribution equipment, upgrades to obsolete propulsion control equipment, reconfiguration of piping systems, and build-out of two new battery rooms. New Vessels – The contracting process for new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries continues. We received three pre-qualification packages from shipyards across the country and recently released design drawings and other information required to prepare bids. Bid opening is scheduled for April 7. Terminal Electrification – WSF is in the process of planning and designing charging infrastructure at 16 of our ferry terminals. This effort begins with ensuring that each terminal will be able to secure sufficient energy through collaboration with local utilities. Community engagement and predesign work is underway for the first four terminals that will be equipped with vessel charging. 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