HomeMy WebLinkAbout2691 RESOLUTION NO. 2691
WHEREAS, the 1999 Washington State Legislature is currently in session; and
WHEREAS, there needs to be a consistent voice regarding ferry service requests to the
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the City of Bremerton, Bremenon Ferry Advisory
Committee, Bremerton Main Street Association, Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce,
Economic Development Council and the Port of Bremerton met to prioritize short term
Bremerton to Seattle service issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED service priorities are:
1. Immediate assignment of the super ferry Kaleetan to the Bremerton ferry run
providing an additional 60 cars per ferry over the Issaquah class vessels.
2. Funding for additional auto ferry service to Bremerton in the evenings.
3. Funding for weekend service for the passenger-only fast ferries to Bremerton.
4. Implementation of a comprehensive customer service program in the ferry
system, with an outside consultant and dated benchmarks for improvement in
service. The two main issues that require immediate consideration are:
a. Improved communication within the ferry system itself and with
customers when vessels are to be reassigned and when vessels are out of
service.
b. Improved cleanliness on the vessels especially health issues related to the
bathrooms.
SIGNED this 23rd day of February 1999.
Lynn S. Horton, Mayor Mike Shepherd, Council President