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A bit of extra ferry service on May 24 and 27

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Washington State Ferries advises customers to plan for heavy traffic and long wait times during the Memorial Day weekend. There are a few changes to the schedule in the San Juan Islands:

Peak season surcharge on ferries May 1

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Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, the peak season surcharge will go into effect for vehicles and drivers paying full fare on Washington State Ferries. Multi-ride products will not be affected by this seasonal increase in fares.

Walla Walla's back

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After a five-month hiatus for repairs the 188-car Walla Walla returned to service Friday on the Bremerton/Seattle route. The failure on Nov. 4, 2012 in one of the electric drive motors left parts of the ferry near the engine melted and charred. The Jumbo Class ferry was undergoing routine annual maintenance at Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Bainbridge Island at the time.

Spring ferry schedule begins Sunday, March 24

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Washington State Ferries Spring ferry schedule is available online. The schedule begins March 24 and runs through June 15, 2013.

Sailings from Anacortes to Friday Harbor and Orcas Island have a bit of a gap during the day to say the least.

Comments about fall ferry schedule requested by FAC

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The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) will be reviewing the fall ferry schedule at its meeting on February 14 and will be considering suggestions for fall 2013. Comments are welcome either at the meeting or prior to the meeting via email to fac@sanjuanco.com. The fall schedule was in effect from Sept. 23 through Dec. 29, 2012.

Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Presentation

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WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley gave a presentation to the state Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) on the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) performance audit on vessel construction costs last week.

Hyak converting to hybrid system

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Transforming the super-class ferry Hyak ferry into a hybrid vessel will save about $21.5 million over the remaining life of the vessel according to Washington State Ferries.

House Transportation Budget Funds New Ferry Construction

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Two new vessels pushed for by Rep. Morris included in the bill

OLYMPIA – The House transportation budget unveiled on Thursday included a top priority for Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon): funding to complete two new Olympic-class ferry vessels.

Investigation finds human error in Walla Walla motor failure

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WSF to improve communications and maintenance procedures

SEATTLE – A three-month safety investigation recently concluded that human error was responsible for the failure of an electric drive motor that removed the 188-car ferry Walla Walla from service November 4, 2012. The incident had a system-wide effect on service.

Decision made on part of potential ferry reservation system

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The Vehicle Reservations System (VRS) Community Partnership committee, which is working on determining if a reservation system will work for the San Juan/Anacortes ferry routes, has made one decision. If a reservation system is implemented, reservations won't be used for eastbound Lopez service.

Proposal from Rep. Morris would help replace outdated boat

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OLYMPIA – PRESS RELEASE: A new proposal by Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, would provide funding for the construction of a third new ferry for the Washington Department of Transportation by making a required fee for small businesses applicable to government-run operations as well.

Ferries

A bit of extra ferry service on May 24 and 27

Peak season surcharge on ferries May 1

Walla Walla's back

Spring ferry schedule begins Sunday, March 24

Comments about fall ferry schedule requested by FAC

Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission Presentation

Hyak converting to hybrid system

House Transportation Budget Funds New Ferry Construction

Investigation finds human error in Walla Walla motor failure

Decision made on part of potential ferry reservation system

Proposal from Rep. Morris would help replace outdated boat

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