Washington's ferry system steers toward less choppy waters

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Leaders of Washington State Ferries know their navigation of the nation’s largest public ferry system is frustrating those most reliant upon it.

Riders want stable service at levels they enjoyed before the pandemic. It’s not been possible with a lack of boats and too few workers continuing to cause delays and canceled sailings.

But in a community meeting Monday afternoon, the agency’s top brass sought to convey hope to 200 participants that the collective ship is moving, slowly, in a better direction.

Hiring of new employees is outpacing those retiring or leaving and a process for building five new hybrid-electric vessels is finally launched.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/06/17/washingtons-ferry-system-steers-toward-less-choppy-waters/