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Ferry advocates and users press for prioritizing Washington State Ferries and shipyard investment
2112248 · January 14, 2025
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Several witnesses described the ferry system as under‑resourced and urged lawmakers to designate Climate Commitment Act and other funds toward additional vessels, shipyard upgrades and contingency plans if fare or tariff changes are not approved
Witnesses at the Jan. 14 Senate Transportation Committee hearing described Washington State Ferries as operating in crisis and urged lawmakers to prioritize funding for vessels, shipyards and operations.
Joe Kunstler (Hoh tribe testimony coordinator) and former ferry users urged that the ferry…
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