State ferries systemwide meetings scheduled for mid-June

Public has 2 virtual options to ask questions, learn about latest at WSF

SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries will host two virtual public meetings to share the latest updates about crewing, hybrid-electric vessels and efforts to restore service. The meetings will give riders and community members the opportunity to ask a panel of WSF directors their questions.

Participants will need to register ahead of time for the noon Monday, June 17, and 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, meetings on Zoom.

WSF systemwide public meetings information

When: Noon Monday, June 17, and 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18

Where: Online via Zoom

Details: Prior registration is required for these virtual meetings. Both public meetings will cover the same material and are designed to give participants the option to join the Zoom meeting that best fits their schedule. Meeting participants will be able to ask questions and provide comments ahead of time by emailing wsfcomms@wsdot.wa.gov. After the meetings, video recordings will be available online on WSF’s Community participation page.

Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout the state. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot visit: www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/

WSF, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation, is the largest ferry system in the U.S. and safely and efficiently carries tens of millions of people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. For the latest service updates, sign up for rider alerts and track each ferry using the real-time map online.

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