State ferries to recap busiest summer so far this decade at virtual community meetings

Attendees will hear updates on new boats and public Wi-Fi

SEATTLE - As its busiest summer since 2019 comes to a close, Washington State Ferries is inviting the public to two virtual community meetings on Thursday, Sept. 10. Agency leaders will recap peak-season travel, share what's ahead and take live questions from the public.

The meetings will also include updates on new hybrid-electric vessels, expanded on-board Wi-Fi, terminal construction and more. Most of each meeting will be reserved for questions from the audience.

WSF online community meetings information

When: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10

Where: Online via Zoom

Details: Prior registration is required for these virtual meetings. Each meeting will cover the same material and is designed to give participants the option to join the meeting that best fits their schedule. Participants will be able to ask questions and anyone can also provide comments ahead of time via email. 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. Washington state's open data portal has created a map of public libraries offering drive up Wi-Fi, including locations, hours and contact information: https://data.wa.gov/Culture-and-Community/Washington-State-Public-Libraries-Wifi-Locations/kt76-825t/about_data.

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.