AWC supports a bill that allows cities to create a ferry service to benefit the residents of a city.

HB 2641, introduced by Rep. Jake Fey (D–Tacoma), authorizes any city with a boundary located on Puget Sound or Lake Washington to establish a passenger-only ferry service within its boundaries. This legislation requires the city to first develop a passenger-only ferry investment plan that includes operation and contracting plans, as well as projected costs of providing services and projected revenues to be collected.

AWC supports this bill.

Dates to remember

This bill is scheduled for public hearing in the House Transportation Committee on Wednesday, January 29 at 3:30 pm.