Tag: washington state ferries

January 7, 2015

Bike access at Colman Dock changing soon + Mercer Project on schedule for fall finish

If you are among the scores of people who bike to the Bremerton and Bainbridge Ferries or the King County Water Taxis, get ready for more changes to how you get to your boats starting this month. The ongoing seawall project will need to close some space in front of Colman Dock, so detours for…
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tagged: colman dock, elliott bay seawall project, washington state ferries
January 30, 2014

Cascade: Bainbridge ferry terminal construction could bring cycling headaches

People who bike to and from Bainbridge should be ready for some changes and narrower lanes at the island’s ferry terminal starting Monday, Cascade Bicycle Club notes on its blog: Construction will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and the lane closures will last about a month while the terminal undergoes renovations.…
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tagged: bainbridge island, construction, washington state ferries
April 12, 2012

Bicycle surcharge not changed in May ferry fare hike

The state announced recently that fares on ferries are going up about 3 percent. However, the bicycle surcharge remains unchanged, Biking Bis reports. So while your walk-on ticket will still be higher, the bicycle fee will remain the same. And remember, if you use a pass or an ORCA card, the bicycle surcharge is waived.…
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August 31, 2011

Washington Ferries will drop bicycle fee for ORCA and pass users

In a very welcome step forward, Washington State Ferries will drop the fee currently assessed to people using passes and ORCA cards for most ferry routes. The change will go into effect with other fare changes in October. The current $1 surcharge will still apply for tickets purchased on the spot and for most users…
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tagged: biking bis, ORCA, washington state ferries
November 12, 2010

State will not push cyclists to back of the ferry

Washington State Ferries (WSF) has no plans to pursue a recommendation that cyclists embark and disembark last, according to the Bicycle Alliance of Washington: For the moment, bicyclists need not worry about any changes to the present system of loading and unloading bikes on state ferries. Washington State Ferries chief David Moseley has stated that the…
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tagged: bicycle alliance of washington, squeaky wheels, washington state ferries
November 4, 2010

Should people on bikes exit ferries last? Let the state know what you think

A review of the state’s ferry system yielded one recommendation that caught our attention: Let motor vehicles unload before bicycles. We wrote about this review back in September, but if you have not voiced your concern, now is the time. The Bicycle Alliance has issued a reminder that the comment period on the review ends…
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tagged: ferries, washington state ferries, wsdot