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Washington State FerriesDecember 13, 2017

Triangle Task Force

Schedule next steps

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How did we get here?• Comments from September public meetings• Follow up conversations with the Task Force • Highest number of dots in dot exercise:

Modifying the regular weekday sailing schedule looking at:o Dual destination sailings westbound in the

afternoono Filling the boatso Single destination sailings eastbound in

the morning or all the timeo Keeping to the schedule (on time

departure)

Morning schedule variations

Southworth Vashon Fauntleroy

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Morning schedule considerations

• Overall balance of capacity and frequency between Vashon and Southworth

• Connections from Southworth to Vashono Connections to King County Water Taxi at Vashono South Kitsap students traveling to Vashon schools

• Other modifications needed to keep vessels out of each other’s way

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Afternoon schedule variationsFauntleroy Vashon Southworth

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Afternoon schedule considerations

• Ability to fully load Issaquah class vessels

• Connections from the King County Water Taxi to Southworth

• Down stream implications for capacity and frequency later in the schedule

• Ability to get home in time for child care pick up

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2040 Long Range Plan

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Ridership trends

Vehicles carried so far in CY 2017 (Jan.-Oct., % change compared to 2016):

• Fauntleroy/Vashon: 916,564 (62% of route, - 1.2%)• Fauntleroy/Southworth: 473,528 (32% of route, +7.4%)• Vashon/Southworth: 89,578 (6% of route, -1.1%)

3rd quarter vehicle traffic (July-Sept. 2017, % change compared to 2016):

• Fauntleroy/Vashon: 292,194 (61% of route, - 1.9%)• Fauntleroy/Southworth: 159,686 (33% of route, + 8.5%)• Vashon/Southworth: 28,578 (6% of route, - 6.8%)

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Presentation Notes

3rd quarter is typically peak period of the year, with many summer visitors using the ferries For both of these comparisons, it looks like the Fanutleroy-Southworth vehicle traffic is growing compared to last year

WSF Plan Date

Horizon Emphasis

1999 2015 • Expanding the system2009 2030 • Maximize use of existing resources2017-2018 2040 • Scoping process underway

• Identifying adaptive management strategies

• Proposing a capital program for vessel replacement

• Adopting new level of service standards

WSF Long-Range Plan Background

In 2007, the legislature directed WSF to develop Long Range Plan with emphasis on maximizing existing resources by:

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WSF is beginning the process to start updating its long range plan. This will be the third long range plan in the past 20 years. All long range plans have had a capital program for vessel replacement and terminal The 1999 plan, in line with other transportation plans of that era, focused on expanding the system. Changed funding realities (passage of I-695/loss of MVET) shaped the 2009 plan update and it was based on a different philosophy than system expansion – it focused on how to utilize the system’s assets more effectively and preserve existing service – essentially utilizing practical design and least cost planning principles (although not actually labeled that at the time). The plan had a horizon year of 2030. The 2017/2018 plan update will focus on keeping the system sustainable while meeting customer and community expectations. The horizon year will be reset to 2040 to better align with regional transportation plans.

Progress Report 2009 Long Range Plan presented a vision for the future of the ferry system. What we have accomplished:• Studied and implemented

vehicle reservation systems

• Improved customer web experience for easier trip planning

• Building Mukilteo and Colmanferry terminals

• Implemented pricing strategies to maximize use of vehicle space

• Built new vessels

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What is required in the 2040 plan?

• Market and Demographic Analysis

• Fleet Size, Reliability and Makeup

• Terminal Conditions and Supporting Access

• Operational Analysis, Cost Efficiencies, Adaptive Management

• Emergency Preparedness and Seismic Vulnerability

• Resiliency, Climate Adaptation and Sustainability

• Workforce Assessment

• Review and Update Performance Measures

• Technology Assessment

What is in a WSF Long Range Plan?

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WSF’s long range plan will be structured in line with WSDOT priorities of workforce development, inclusion and practical solutions. Issues include: Market and demographic analysis: review of Census data to find shifts in demographics and travel behavior, evaluate implications of aging populations, analysis of O-D survey results to further understand ridership Fleet size, reliability, and makeup: Document patterns in regular and unplanned maintenance activities, develop a set of functional requirements for any recommended new vessels Terminal conditions and supporting access: review and assess WSF terminal facilities, parking, land-use, and access (roadway, electrical, sidewalk, trails, transit facilities, etc.) for their current condition including age, state of repair, time since last major project, and any existing plans for major changes or improvements Operational Analysis, Cost Efficiencies, Adaptive Management: develop alternative operating scenarios for how best to meet future demands on a corridor, route and travel shed basis; explore strategies to improve WSF efficiencies by reducing costs or constraining cost growth in key WSF cost centers in both the operating and capital programs; identify potential new adaptive management strategies and pricing mechanisms; evaluation of new strategies in concert with operational solutions Emergency Preparedness and Seismic Vulnerability: review existing information on the seismic vulnerability of WSF facilities and operations and preparedness for a response to a major seismic event Resiliency, Climate Adaptation and Sustainability: assess the magnitude of forecasted climate change impacts that will be experienced by the WSF system during the study period, including potential for increased frequency of severe weather incidents, rising sea levels, etc. Workforce Assessment: review the current state of the WSF workforce identifying potential key issues related to the characteristics of the existing workforce that pose risks for the implementation of the long-range plan Review and Update Performance Measures: review and document the current WSF performance measurement program and standards identifying gaps, additions or changes to key metrics that would guide LRP implementation, including to current and expected levels of service (LOS) Technology Assessment: What technological innovations help WSF’s customers and efficiency of operations? Also conduct a broad technology review and assessment to identify the potential for disruptive technologies to change WSF customer travel patterns, travel modes or impact operations (e.g. the potential impact of autonomous vehicles and transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft on walk-on pick-up/drop off demand and space requirements at terminals or mode share on vessels).

WSF Long Range Plan Stakeholder Engagement

WSF Long Range Plan Timeline

Fauntleroy Terminal Replacement

Trestle and transfer span replacement

– Preliminary engineering and environmental review to start January 2018

– Ad date January 2025– Complete March 2027

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In addition to Long Range Plan Fauntleroy Terminal Trestle and Transfer Span Replacement Project will start in January 2018 Many of the suggested changes to the Fauntleroy terminal will be studied The Fauntleroy terminal is aging and highly vulnerable to a seismic event. To preserve this critical transportation link, the facility is scheduled to be replaced by 2027. Preliminary engineering and environmental review for the terminal replacement project set to begin in early 2018, and construction starting in 2025. The project will be designed to meet WSF’s current facility design standards. The extended timeline is necessary to perform the required environmental review. WSF will conduct robust stakeholder engagement in Fauntleroy, Southworth, and Vashon throughout environmental review and permitting, design and construction for the project.

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