Ferry officials hold meetings on Whidbey Island

Officials from Washington State Ferries will hold a series of meetings on Whidbey Island throughout June. Meetings will touch upon the implications of the 2013-2015 state budget, an update on new vessel construction, ferry performance measures and route specific issues.

June 7, 2013 6:21 pm

Officials from Washington State Ferries will hold a series of meetings on Whidbey Island throughout June.

Meetings will touch upon the implications of the 2013-2015 state budget, an update on new vessel construction, ferry performance measures and route specific issues.

“I look forward to visiting the communities and hearing directly from our riders on the issues that affect their everyday travels,” David Moseley, WSDOT assistant secretary of the Ferries Division, said in a press release.

“I always find this feedback valuable and it helps us when we consider making changes to the system.”

The meetings scheduled on Whidbey Island are as follows:

• Coupeville: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, Coupeville Public Library, 788 NW Alexander St.

• Port Townsend: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, June 17, Cotton Building, 607 Water St.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/CommuterUpdates/pub_meetings