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Ferry‑dependent communities press Senate for water‑taxi funding and vessel staffing; FAC study draws criticism
Summary
Island residents, ferry advisory committee members, and local governments urged the Senate Transportation Committee to retain funding for midday water‑taxi service, restore ferry staffing, and preserve winter service enhancements for ferry routes.
Public testimony at the March 25 hearing repeatedly focused on Washington State Ferries and interim services such as the King County water taxi that supplement the state system.
Island residents and local officials said they rely on the midday water taxi and asked the committee to retain funding in the transportation budget that would maintain and expand that service. Amy Dreyer of Vashon Islanders for Ferry Action said Washington State Ferries "walked back" a restoration promise and that Vashon and the Triangle Route should not expect restored three‑ferry service…
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