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Guemes ferry to be hauled out March 15–April 29; residents urge city coordination on parking and communications
Summary
The Anacortes City Council heard announcements that the Guemes Island car ferry will be out of service for about six weeks starting March 15, with passenger-only service and Skagit Transit shuttle support. Guemes residents told council they want improved communication and parking management during the haul-out.
The Guemes Island car ferry will be out of service from March 15 through April 29 while it is dry-docked for maintenance, Anacortes officials said at the March 10 City Council meeting. Passenger-only ferry service will run on the non-peak schedule; reservations will not be accepted. Skagit Transit will provide a free, call-in shuttle on the Guemes side; riders should call Skagit Transit dispatch at (360) 757-4433, option 2, at least one hour before a requested pickup.
The announcement drew public comments from island residents who urged closer coordination between the city and ferry users to…
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