Commissioners headed to Guemes July 17
You are invited to join the Skagit County Commissioners, Public Works, BERK and KPFF for a community meeting dedicated entirely to ferry operations. This is an opportunity to provide feedback about ticketing, scheduling, loading, parking, and other items for the ferry system. We are working on options for improvements, and we need to hear your thoughts and ideas. We hope to see you there.
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17
Where: Guemes Island Community Center – 7549 Guemes Island Road
The County has hired BERK Consulting, Inc. to undertake an operations and service analysis of the Guemes Island Ferry system that considers future and operational service. The study will address staffing, scheduling, ticketing, loading/unloading, and other items for the ferry system. The scope includes developing and evaluating ferry system performance criteria and service delivery options/alternatives.
BERK, in conjunction with subcontractor KPFF, will work primarily with County ferry staff, and seek feedback from the Guemes Island Ferry Committee and the ridership for advisory purposes. The culmination will be a long-range service and operations plan identifying activities, investments, and implementation strategies (as approved by the County).
For the upcoming meeting agenda and more information about the operations and service study:
Website: https://publicinput.com/guemesferry
About BERK & KPFF
BERK: https://www.berkconsulting.com/about
KPFF: https://www.kpff.com/service/transportation-and-infrastructure/transit/marine-transit
Captain Rachel Rowe
Ferry Operations Division Manager
Skagit County Public Works
Anacortes Terminal – 500 I Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221
Ferry Office: (360) 293-6433 Cell: (360) 333-1496
Direct Line: (360) 416-1466 Fax: (360) 293-1899
Source Email July 7, 2019 8:05 PM