WSR 19-14-104
PROPOSED RULES
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
[Filed July 2, 2019, 10:58 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-10-032.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: State ferries and toll bridges, WAC 468-300-010, 468-300-020, and 468-300-040.
To meet legislative budget requirements, the transportation commission is proposing adjustments to ferry fares in October 2019 and May 2020. Proposed revisions to WAC 468-300-010, 468-300-020, and 468-300-040 increase passenger fares and vehicle fares effective on October 1, 2019; and a second increase effective on May 1, 2020. The commission also proposes a change to the reservation no-show fee to discourage abuse of the reservation system.
Hearing Location(s): On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Puget Sound Regional Council, Board Room, 1011 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Date of Intended Adoption: Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
Submit Written Comments to: Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Transportation Commission, 2404 Chandler Court S.W., Suite 270, Olympia, WA 98501, email griffir@wstc.wa.gov, fax 360-705-6802, by July 29, 2019.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact transportation commission office, phone 360-705-7070, fax 360-705-6802, TTY 711 connect to 360-705-7070, email transc@wstc.wa.gov, by July 31, 2019.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this rule is to: (i) Increase ferry fares; (ii) modify certain fare categories; and (iii) per legislative direction, increase a capital surcharge to help fund new ferry construction, all within the specified WAC. The revisions follow the annual review of Washington state ferries' (WSF) fares and policies.
The anticipated effects of this proposal: General ferry fares will increase; some fare categories will be modified; and a legislatively directed capital surcharge will be increased to help fund new ferry construction.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed fare changes are to meet requirements in state law, including adjustments to ferry fares to meet the fare revenue target established in the two year transportation budget and to improve ferry operations.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 47.56.030 and 47.60.315.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 47.56.030 and 47.60.315.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state department of transportation, ferries division, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Raymond G. Deardorf, 2901 Third Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98121, 206-515-3491.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. WSF is required to generate farebox revenue from the proposed fare increase which will meet the biennial budget requirement for operating revenue, which is estimated to be approximately $9.7 million more in operating revenue generated for the 2019-2021 biennium. WSF also is required to generate additional revenue for construction of a new vessel. The proposed capital surcharge will generate approximately $4.9 million more than existing fares would generate for the 2019-2021 biennium.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules set or adjust fees under the authority of RCW 19.02.075 or that set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards, including fees set or adjusted under the authority of RCW 19.80.045.
July 2, 2019
Reema Griffith
Executive Director
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-18-018, filed 8/25/17, effective 9/25/17)
WAC 468-300-010Ferry passenger tolls.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2017))2019
ROUTES
Full Fare9
Senior/
Disabled, Youth9
Multiride Media 20
Rides1, 9
Monthly Pass5, 9
Bicycle
Surcharge2
Via Auto Ferry
*Fauntleroy-Southworth
((6.45))6.75
((3.20))3.35
((52.10))54.50
((83.40))87.20
1.00
*Seattle-Bremerton
*Seattle-Bainbridge Island
*Edmonds-Kingston
((8.35))8.65
((4.15))4.30
((67.30))69.70
((107.70))111.55
1.00
Port Townsend-Coupeville
((3.35))3.50
((1.65))1.75
((54.60))57.00
((87.40))91.20
0.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((5.45))5.65
((2.70))2.80
((44.10))45.70
((70.60))73.15
1.00
*Mukilteo-Clinton
((5.05))5.20
((2.50))2.60
((40.90))42.10
((65.45))67.40
1.00
*Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas or Friday Harbor
((13.50))14.00
((6.70))7.00
((88.65))91.90
N/A
2.006
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor4
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/A
N/C
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((19.85))20.65
((9.85))10.30
N/A
N/A
4.007
From Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((12.40))12.90
((6.10))6.40
N/A
N/A
2.008
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)3
((24.55))25.55
((11.90))12.55
N/A
N/A
4.007
 
All fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
*
These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system.
1MULTIRIDE MEDIA - Shall be valid only for 90 days from date of purchase after which time the tickets shall not be accepted for passage. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. There shall be no commercial resale of this fare media. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery times.
2BICYCLE SURCHARGE - Is an addition to the appropriate passenger fare. Customers using multiride media and monthly passes are exempt from the bicycle surcharge. On all routes except Anacortes/San Juan Island/Sidney, B.C., customers paying with the ePurse or the ORCA card are exempt from the bicycle surcharge. For the purpose of WSF fare determination, the bicycle fare category shall include both bicycles as defined by RCW 46.04.071 and electric-assisted bicycles as defined in RCW 46.04.169. Bicycles towing a kayak or canoe are to be charged the motorcycle/driver (stowage) rate in WAC 468-300-020. This rate includes the fare for the walk on passenger with the bicycle, and the kayak or canoe being towed by the bicycle. This requirement shall not apply to interisland travel in the San Juan Islands. All other bicycles towing trailers are charged the applicable bicycle surcharge.
3ROUND TRIP - Round trip passage for international travel available for trips beginning or ending on one of the Islands served.
4INTER-ISLAND FARES - Passenger fares included in Anacortes tolls.
5PASSES - Passenger passes are available for all routes except Anacortes/San Juan Island/Sidney. Passes are valid for the period printed on the pass and will be presented to Washington state ferries staff or scanned through an automated turnstile whenever a passenger fare is collected. This pass is based on 16 days of passenger travel with a 20% discount. A $1.00 retail/shipping and handling fee will be added to the price of the pass.
A combination ferry-transit pass may be available for a particular route when determined by Washington state ferries and a local public transit agency to be a viable fare instrument. The WSF portion of the fare is based on 16 days of passenger travel per month at a 20% discount.
The monthly pass is valid for a maximum of 31 round trips per month, is nontransferable, is nonreproducible, and is intended for a single user. Monthly passes purchased through the regional SmartCard program are also nontransferable and intended for a single user, but allow for unlimited usage.
6BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $4.00 during peak season (May 1 through September 30).
7BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $6.00 during peak season.
8BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $3.00 during peak season.
9CAPITAL SURCHARGE - Included is a $0.25 capital surcharge on each single passenger fare collected. On all multiride cards except for Port Townsend/Coupeville, there is included a capital surcharge of $2.50. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the included capital surcharge is $5.00 on multiride cards. On all monthly passes except Port Townsend/Coupeville, there is included a $4.00 capital surcharge. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the included capital surcharge is $8.00 on monthly passes.
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Children under six years of age will be carried free when accompanied by parent or guardian. Children/youths six through eighteen years of age will be charged the youth fare, which will be 50% of full fare rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
SENIOR CITIZENS - Passengers age 65 and over, with proper identification establishing proof of age, may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected.
((PERSONS OF DISABILITY - Any individual who, by reason of illness, injury, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or disability is unable without special facilities or special planning or design to utilize ferry system services))PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, upon presentation of a WSF Disability Travel Permit, Regional Reduced Fare Permit, or other identification which establishes a disability may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected. In addition, ((those persons))people with disabilities who require attendant care while traveling on the ferries, and are so certified by their physician, may obtain an endorsement on their WSF Disability Travel Permit and such endorsement shall allow the attendant to travel free as a passenger.
BUS PASSENGERS - Passengers traveling on public transit buses pay the applicable fare. Passengers traveling in private or commercial buses will be charged the half-fare rate.
MEDICARE CARD HOLDERS - Any person holding a medicare card duly issued to that person pursuant to Title II or Title XVIII of the Social Security Act may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route upon presentation of a WSF Disability Travel Permit or a Regional Reduced Fare Permit at time of travel.
IN-NEED ORGANIZATIONS - For qualified organizations serving in-need clients by providing tickets for transportation on WSF at no cost to clients, program would offer a monthly discount to approximate appropriate multiride media discount rates. Appointing bodies (those that appoint Ferry Advisory Committees) will nominate to the Washington State Transportation Commission those organizations that meet the criteria of the program. The Commission will review such nominations and certify those organizations that qualify. The following criteria will be used for nominating and certifying in-need organizations: Nongovernmental and not-for-profit organizations whose primary purpose is one or more of the following: Help clients with medical issues; provide clients with low-income social services; help clients suffering from domestic violence; provide clients with employment-seeking services; and/or help clients with Social Security. Travel will be initially charged based on full fare and billed monthly. The credits will be approximately based on the discount rates offered to multiride media users applicable on the date of travel.
PROMOTIONAL TOLLS - A promotional rate may be established at the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a specific discount in order to enhance total revenue and effective only at designated times on designated routes. A promotional fare product may also be established to support tourism or other special events. The promotional fare or product may be bundled and sold as part of a multiparty promotional program.
Special passenger fare rate(s) may be established for a pilot program in conjunction with the Central Puget Sound Regional Fare Integration project on ferry route(s) serving King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The rate(s) may be established at the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a specific discount not to exceed fifty percent of full fare.
SCHOOL GROUPS - Passengers traveling in authorized school groups, including home-school groups, will be charged a flat rate of $1 per walk-on group or per vehicle of students and/or advisors and staff. All school groups require a letter of authorization and prior notification. In the case of home-school groups, in addition to prior notification, a copy of the filed Declaration of Intent (as outlined in RCW 28A.200.010) shall be submitted to the tollbooth at the time of travel. Notification shall be made no less than 72 hours before the scheduled departure and will include the expected number of school-age children and adults that will be traveling to ensure WSF can satisfy U.S. Coast Guard lifesaving equipment requirements. Failure to provide adequate notification may result in delayed travel. Vehicles and drivers will be charged the fare applicable to vehicle size. The special school rate is $2 on routes where one-point toll systems are in effect.
BUNDLED SINGLE FARE BOOKS - WSF may bundle single fare types into multiride media as a customer convenience. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days for delivery times.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DISTRICT FARE CONSIDERATION - At the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, WSF may authorize no-fare or discounted fare passage on scheduled and/or special ferry sailings for fire departments and fire districts that provide contracted fire protection services for WSF ferry terminals and/or other WSF facilities within their jurisdiction. Such passage shall be considered full and complete consideration for such fire protection services, in lieu of annual payments for such services, to be so noted in such fire protection agreements. The scope of such authorization includes designated fire department and fire district vehicles (see below), drivers and passengers en route to and from an emergency call, on ferry routes with a WSF terminal and/or other WSF facility served by a fire department or fire district pursuant to a WSF fire protection service agreement. Authorized vehicles may include public fire department and fire district medical aid units, fire trucks, incident command and/or other vehicles dispatched to and returning from an emergency call.
GROUP OR VOLUME SALES - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop full fare or discounted customer packages or bundle single fare types into multiride media or offer passes for high volume or group users. In pricing these packages, WSF will have discretion to set appropriate volume discounts based on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop, create or participate in special events that may include, but not be limited to, contributing or packaging discounted fares in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the income generated by the event.
LOW-INCOME FARE PILOT - Starting no earlier than January 1, 2020, special passenger fare rate(s) may be established for a pilot program offering a low-income fare on any ferry route for riders made eligible through an existing transit agency's low-income fare program. Enactment of this program is dependent upon legislative funding for the pilot project. If funded, Washington State Ferries' Assistant Secretary shall submit a proposal to carry out this pilot program and the Washington State Transportation Commission must approve both the program and the fare schedule before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
GOOD TO GO! PILOT - Special ferry toll rate(s) may be established for a pilot program of Good to Go! or similar fare collection infrastructure, technology, or ORCA replacement system on any ferry route. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary shall design the program and submit a proposed program and fare schedule to the Washington State Transportation Commission. The Commission shall review, modify and approve the proposed fare schedule and fare policies before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((October 1, 2018))May 1, 2020
ROUTES
Full Fare8
Senior/
Disabled, Youth8
Multiride Media 20
Rides1, 8
Monthly Pass5, 8
Bicycle
Surcharge2
Via Auto Ferry
*Fauntleroy-Southworth
((6.65))7.10
((3.30))3.55
((53.70))57.80
((85.95))92.50
1.00
*Seattle-Bremerton
*Seattle-Bainbridge Island
*Edmonds-Kingston
((8.50))9.05
((4.25))4.50
((68.50))73.40
((109.60))117.45
1.00
Port Townsend-Coupeville
((3.45))3.80
((1.70))1.80
((56.20))62.80
((89.95))100.50
0.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((5.55))5.95
((2.75))2.95
((44.90))48.60
((71.85))77.80
1.00
*Mukilteo-Clinton
((5.10))5.55
((2.55))2.75
((41.30))45.40
((66.10))72.65
1.00
*Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas or Friday Harbor
((13.75))14.50
((6.85))7.25
((90.25))96.00
N/A
2.006
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor4
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/A
N/C
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((20.25))21.30
((10.10))10.65
N/A
N/A
4.007
From Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((12.65))13.40
((6.25))6.65
N/A
N/A
2.008
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)3
((25.05))26.30
((12.00))12.80
N/A
N/A
4.007
 
All fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
*
These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system.
1MULTIRIDE MEDIA - Shall be valid only for 90 days from date of purchase after which time the tickets shall not be accepted for passage. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. There shall be no commercial resale of this fare media. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery times.
2BICYCLE SURCHARGE - Is an addition to the appropriate passenger fare. Customers using multiride media and monthly passes are exempt from the bicycle surcharge. On all routes except Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, B.C., customers paying with the ePurse on the ORCA card are exempt from the bicycle surcharge. For the purposes of WSF fares determination, the bicycle fare category shall include both bicycles as defined by RCW 46.04.071 and electric-assisted bicycles as defined by RCW 46.04.169. Bicycles towing a kayak or canoe are to be charged the motorcycle/driver (stowage) rate in WAC 468-300-020. This rate includes the fare for the walk on passenger with the bicycle, and the kayak or canoe being towed by the bicycle. This requirement shall not apply to interisland travel in the San Juan Islands. All other bicycles towing trailers are charged the applicable bicycle surcharge.
3ROUND TRIP - Round trip passage for international travel available for trips beginning or ending on one of the Islands served.
4INTER-ISLAND FARES - Passenger fares included in Anacortes tolls.
5PASSES - Passenger passes are available for all routes except Anacortes/San Juan Island/Sidney. Passes are valid for the period printed on the pass and will be presented to Washington state ferries staff or scanned through an automated turnstile whenever a passenger fare is collected. This pass is based on 16 days of passenger travel with a 20% discount. A $1.00 retail/shipping and handling fee will be added to the price of the pass.
A combination ferry-transit pass may be available for a particular route when determined by Washington state ferries and a local public transit agency to be a viable fare instrument. The WSF portion of the fare is based on 16 days of passenger travel per month at a 20% discount.
The monthly pass is valid for a maximum of 31 round trips per month, is nontransferable, is nonreproducible, and is intended for a single user. Monthly passes purchased through the regional SmartCard program are also nontransferable and intended for a single user, but allow for unlimited usage.
6BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $4.00 during peak season (May 1 through September 30).
7BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $6.00 during peak season.
8BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $3.00 during peak season.
9CAPITAL SURCHARGES - Included is a $0.25 capital surcharge on each single passenger fare collected. On all multiride cards except for Port Townsend/Coupeville, there is an included capital surcharge of $2.50. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the included capital surcharge is $5.00 on multiride cards. On all monthly passes except Port Townsend/Coupeville, there is an included $4.00 capital surcharge. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the included capital surcharge is $8.00 on monthly passes.
Beginning May 1, 2020, an additional $0.25 capital surcharge for new vessel construction is included on each single passenger fare collected. On all multiride cards except for Port Townsend/Coupeville, there is an included new vessel capital surcharge of $2.50. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the included new vessel capital surcharge is $5.00 on multiride cards. On all monthly passes except Port Townsend/Coupeville, there is included a $4.00 new vessel capital surcharge. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the included new vessel capital surcharge is $8.00 on monthly passes. For passenger half fare on Port Townsend/Coupeville the new vessel capital surcharge is $0.15.
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Children under six years of age will be carried free when accompanied by parent or guardian. Children/youths six through eighteen years of age will be charged the youth fare, which will be 50% of full fare rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
SENIOR CITIZENS - Passengers age 65 and over, with proper identification establishing proof of age, may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected.
((PERSONS OF DISABILITY - Any individual who, by reason of illness, injury, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or disability is unable without special facilities or special planning or design to utilize ferry system services))PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, upon presentation of a WSF Disability Travel Permit, Regional Reduced Fare Permit, or other identification which establishes a disability may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected. In addition, ((those persons))people with disabilities who require attendant care while traveling on the ferries, and are so certified by their physician, may obtain an endorsement on their WSF Disability Travel Permit and such endorsement shall allow the attendant to travel free as a passenger.
BUS PASSENGERS - Passengers traveling on public transit buses pay the applicable fare. Passengers traveling in private or commercial buses will be charged the half-fare rate.
MEDICARE CARD HOLDERS - Any person holding a medicare card duly issued to that person pursuant to Title II or Title XVIII of the Social Security Act may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route upon presentation of a WSF Disability Travel Permit or a Regional Reduced Fare Permit at time of travel.
IN-NEED ORGANIZATIONS - For qualified organizations serving in-need clients by providing tickets for transportation on WSF at no cost to clients, program would offer a monthly discount to approximate appropriate multiride media discount rates. Appointing bodies (those that appoint Ferry Advisory Committees) will nominate to the Washington State Transportation Commission those organizations that meet the criteria of the program. The Commission will review such nominations and certify those organizations that qualify. The following criteria will be used for nominating and certifying in-need organizations: Nongovernmental and not-for-profit organizations whose primary purpose is one or more of the following: Help clients with medical issues; provide clients with low-income social services; help clients suffering from domestic violence; provide clients with employment-seeking services; and/or help clients with Social Security. Travel will be initially charged based on full fare and billed monthly. The credits will be approximately based on the discount rates offered to multiride media users applicable on the date of travel.
PROMOTIONAL TOLLS - A promotional rate may be established at the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a specific discount in order to enhance total revenue and effective only at designated times on designated routes. A promotional fare product may also be established to support tourism or other special events. The promotional fare or product may be bundled and sold as part of a multiparty promotional program.
Special passenger fare rate(s) may be established for a pilot program in conjunction with the Central Puget Sound Regional Fare Integration project on ferry route(s) serving King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The rate(s) may be established at the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a specific discount not to exceed fifty percent of full fare.
SCHOOL GROUPS - Passengers traveling in authorized school groups, including home-school groups, for institution-sponsored activities will be charged a flat rate of $5 per walk-on group or per vehicle of students and/or advisors and staff. All school groups require a letter of authorization and prior notification. In the case of home-school groups, in addition to prior notification, a copy of the filed Declaration of Intent (as outlined in RCW 28A.200.010) shall be submitted to the tollbooth at time of travel. Notification shall be made no less than 72 hours before the scheduled departure and will include the expected number of school-age children and adults that will be traveling to ensure WSF can satisfy U.S. Coast Guard lifesaving equipment requirements. Failure to provide adequate notification may result in delayed travel. Vehicles and drivers will be charged the fare applicable to vehicle size. The special school rate is $10 on routes where one-point toll systems are in effect.
BUNDLED SINGLE FARE BOOKS - WSF may bundle single fare types into multiride media as a customer convenience. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days for delivery times.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DISTRICT FARE CONSIDERATION - At the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, WSF may authorize no-fare or discounted fare passage on scheduled and/or special ferry sailings for fire departments and fire districts that provide contracted fire protection services for WSF ferry terminals and/or other WSF facilities within their jurisdiction. Such passage shall be considered full and complete consideration for such fire protection services, in lieu of annual payments for such services, to be so noted in such fire protection agreements. The scope of such authorization includes designated fire department and fire district vehicles (see below), drivers and passengers en route to and from an emergency call, on ferry routes with a WSF terminal and/or other WSF facility served by a fire department or fire district pursuant to a WSF fire protection service agreement. Authorized vehicles may include public fire department and fire district medical aid units, fire trucks, incident command and/or other vehicles dispatched to and returning from an emergency call.
GROUP OR VOLUME SALES - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop full fare or discounted customer packages or bundle single fare types into multiride media or offer passes for high volume or group users. In pricing these packages, WSF will have discretion to set appropriate volume discounts based on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop, create or participate in special events that may include, but not be limited to, contributing or packaging discounted fares in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the income generated by the event.
LOW-INCOME FARE PILOT - Starting no earlier than January 1, 2020, special passenger fare rate(s) may be established for a pilot program offering a low-income fare on any ferry route for riders made eligible through an existing transit agency's low-income fare program. Enactment of this program is dependent upon legislative funding for the pilot project. If funded, Washington State Ferries' Assistant Secretary shall submit a proposal to carry out this pilot program and the Washington State Transportation Commission must approve both the program and the fare schedule before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
GOOD TO GO! PILOT - Special ferry toll rate(s) may be established for a pilot program of Good to Go! or similar fare collection infrastructure, technology, or ORCA replacement system on any ferry route. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary shall design the program and submit a proposed program and fare schedule to the Washington State Transportation Commission. The Commission shall review, modify and approve the proposed fare schedule and fare policies before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-18-018, filed 8/25/17, effective 9/25/17)
WAC 468-300-020Vehicle under 22', motorcycle, and stowage ferry tolls.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2017))2019
ROUTES
Vehicle Under 14' Incl. Driver One Way7
Vehicle Under 14'
w/Sr Citizen or
Disabled Driver4, 7
Vehicle under 14'
Multiride Media
20 Rides2, 7
Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Coupeville
((9.15))9.60
((7.50))7.90
((147.40))154.60
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((11.80))12.35
((9.70))10.15
((189.80))198.60
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((15.05))15.75
((12.30))12.90
((120.90))126.50
Mukilteo-Clinton
((7.05))7.40
((5.75))6.10
((113.80))119.40
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez
((27.25))28.60
((20.45))21.60
((102.50))107.55
*Shaw, Orcas
((32.75))34.35
((25.95))27.35
((123.15))129.15
*Friday Harbor
((38.85))40.70
((32.05))33.70
((146.00))152.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((16.15))16.95
((16.15))16.95
((64.85))68.05
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((44.65))46.75
((34.65))36.40
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((27.70))29.05
((21.40))22.55
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((55.15))57.85
((42.55))44.85
N/A
ROUTES
Vehicle 14' to Under 22' Incl. Driver One Way7
Vehicle 14' to Under 22'
w/Sr Citizen or
Disabled Driver4, 7
Vehicle 14' to Under 22'
Multiride Media
20 Rides2, 7
Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Coupeville
((11.60))12.20
((9.95))10.50
((186.60))196.20
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((15.00))15.75
((12.90))13.55
((241.00))253.00
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((19.15))20.10
((16.40))17.25
((153.70))161.30
Mukilteo-Clinton
((8.95))9.40
((7.65))8.10
((144.20))151.40
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez
((34.15))35.90
((27.35))28.90
((128.40))134.95
*Shaw, Orcas
((40.95))43.05
((34.15))36.05
((153.90))161.75
*Friday Harbor
((48.65))51.10
((41.85))44.10
((182.75))191.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((22.95))24.10
((22.95))24.10
((92.05))96.65
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((55.20))57.95
((45.20))47.60
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((34.25))36.00
((27.95))29.50
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((68.25))71.75
((55.65))58.75
N/A
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2017))2019
ROUTES
Motorcycle5 Incl.
Driver Stowage1, 7
One Way
Motorcycle w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver Stowage1, 7 One Way
Motorcycle Frequent
User Commuter
20 Rides2, 7
Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Coupeville
((5.05))5.25
((3.40))3.55
((81.80))85.00
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((6.45))6.75
((4.35))4.55
((104.20))109.00
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((8.20))8.55
((5.45))5.70
((66.10))68.90
Mukilteo-Clinton
((3.95))4.10
((2.65))2.80
((64.20))66.60
*Anacortes to Lopez
((17.75))18.40
((10.95))11.40
((133.75))138.65
*Shaw, Orcas
((19.10))19.85
((12.30))12.85
((143.90))149.50
*Friday Harbor
((20.65))21.45
((13.85))14.45
((155.50))161.50
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((6.50))6.80
((6.50))6.80
N/A
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((27.00))28.15
((17.00))17.80
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((16.80))17.50
((10.50))11.00
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and
Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((33.35))34.75
((20.75))21.75
N/A
 
All fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
*
These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system.
1SIZE - Vehicles under 14' in length shall pay the vehicle under 14' toll. Customers may be required to provide documentation, digitally or on paper, at the tollbooth to prove vehicle length. Documentation may include an owner's manual, materials from an auto research web site, or similar reference material that clearly lists the relevant vehicle specifications. All vehicles from 14' to under 22' in length shall pay the 14' to under 22' toll. Motorcycles towing a trailer and vehicles licensed as motorcycles with three or more wheels that are 8'0" or longer shall pay the appropriate length-based vehicle fare. Motorcycles include both mopeds and motorcycles as defined by RCW 46.04.304 and 46.04.330. Both are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration, license plate display, and WSF fare determination.
2MULTIRIDE MEDIA - Shall be valid only for 90 days from date of purchase after which time the media shall not be accepted for passage. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. There shall be no commercial resale of this fare media. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery time. The vehicle/driver multiride card may be used for passage for an attendant driver plus one disabled driver.
3INTER-ISLAND FARES - Tolls collected westbound only. Vehicles traveling between islands may request a single transfer ticket good for one transfer at an intermediate island. The transfer may only be obtained when purchasing the appropriate vehicle fare for inter-island travel (westbound at Lopez, Shaw, or Orcas) and is free of charge. Transfers shall be valid ((for 24 hours from time))until the end of the service day on the day of purchase.
4SENIOR CITIZENS((, DISABLED DRIVER OR DISABLED ATTENDANT DRIVER)) - Passengers age 65 and over, with proper identification establishing proof of age, may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected. The half-fare discount applies to the driver portion of the vehicle-driver fare. The vehicle portion of the vehicle-driver fare is never further discounted.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, upon presentation of a WSF Disability Travel Permit, Reduced Fare Permit, or other identification which establishes a disability, may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected. The half-fare discount applies to driver portion of the vehicle-driver fare ((and only when the driver is eligible. Those persons)). The vehicle portion of the vehicle-driver fare is never discounted. In addition, people with disabilities who require attendant care while traveling on the ferries, and are so certified by their physician, may obtain an endorsement on their WSF Disability Travel Permit and such endorsement shall allow the attendant((, when driving, to have the driver portion of the vehicle fare waived))to travel free.
5ROUND TRIP - Round trip passage for international travel available for trips beginning or ending on one of the islands served.
6VEHICLE RESERVATION DEPOSIT - Nonrefundable deposits for advance vehicle reservations may be established at a level of from 25 to 100 percent of the applicable 14' to under 22' standard vehicle one way fare. This is a deposit toward the fare and not an additional fee((,)) and applies only to those routes where the legislature has approved the use of a reservation system. Where it is operationally necessary (routes where vehicle fares are collected in only one direction or to increase operational efficiency at the terminal) a reservation no-show fee may be used in lieu of a deposit. The no-show fee will be limited to 25 to 100 percent of the ((equivalent one-way))applicable one way 14' to under 22' standard vehicle fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same ((business))service day as their reserved sailing((. Refunds may be available under certain circumstances)), provided there are no service disruptions.
7CAPITAL SURCHARGE - Included is a $0.25 capital surcharge on each single vehicle/driver fare collected. On all multiride cards except for routes serving Vashon Island and the San Juan Islands, there is an included capital surcharge of $5.00. For Vashon Island routes, the included capital surcharge is $2.50 on multiride cards. For motorcycles in the San Juan Islands, the included capital surcharge on multiride cards is $2.50. For vehicles under 22' in the San Juan Islands, the included capital surcharge on multiride cards is $1.25.
RIDE SHARE VEHICLES - A commuter ride share vehicle which carries five or more persons on a regular and expense-sharing basis for the purpose of travel to and from work or school and which is certified as such by a local organization approved by the Washington state ferry system, may purchase for a $20 fee, a permit valid for one year valid only during the hours shown on the permit. The $20.00 fee shall include the driver. Remaining passengers shall pay the applicable passenger fare. Except that the minimum total paid for all passengers in the van shall not be less than four times the applicable passenger fare. Carpools of three or more registered in WSF's preferential loading program must also pay a $20.00 yearly permit fee.
STOWAGE - Stowage carry-on items including kayaks, canoes and other items of comparable size which are typically stowed on the vehicle deck of the vessel shall be charged at the motorcycle rate. This rate includes the walk-on passenger carrying on the item to be stowed.
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE - A 25% surcharge shall be applied to vehicles from May 1 through September 30 except those using multiride media. A 35% surcharge shall be applied on vehicle fares from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor, except those using multiride media. The resulting fare is rounded to the nearest $0.05 if required.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DISTRICT FARE CONSIDERATION - At the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, WSF may authorize no-fare or discounted fare passage on scheduled and/or special ferry sailings for fire departments and fire districts that provide contracted fire protection services for WSF ferry terminals and/or other WSF facilities within their jurisdiction. Such passage shall be considered full and complete consideration for such fire protection services, in lieu of annual payments for such services, to be so noted in such fire protection agreements. The scope of such authorization includes designated fire department and fire district vehicles (see below), drivers and passengers en route to and from an emergency call, on ferry routes with a WSF terminal and/or other WSF facility served by a fire department or fire district pursuant to a WSF fire protection service agreement. Authorized vehicles may include public fire department and fire district medical aid units, fire trucks, incident command and/or other vehicles dispatched to and returning from an emergency call.
IN-NEED ORGANIZATIONS - For qualified organizations serving in-need clients by providing tickets for transportation on WSF at no cost to clients, program would offer a monthly discount to approximate appropriate multiride media discount rates (20% off base season rates, except for Anacortes to San Juan Islands where it is 35% off base season end of week rates). Appointing bodies (those that appoint Ferry Advisory Committees) will nominate to the Washington State Transportation Commission those organizations that meet the criteria of the program. The Commission will review such nominations and certify those organizations that qualify. The following criteria will be used for nominating and certifying in-need organizations: Nongovernmental and not-for-profit organizations whose primary purpose is one or more of the following: Help clients with medical issues; provide clients with low-income social services; help clients suffering from domestic violence; provide clients with employment-seeking services; and/or help clients with Social Security. Travel will be initially charged based on full fare and billed monthly. The credits will be approximate based on the discount rates offered to multiride media users applicable on the date of travel.
PENALTY CHARGES - Owner of vehicle without driver will be assessed a $100.00 penalty charge.
PROMOTIONAL TOLLS - A promotional rate may be established at the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a specified discount in order to enhance total revenue and effective only at designated times on designated routes. A promotional fare product may also be established to support tourism or other special events. The promotional fare or product may be bundled and sold as part of a multiparty promotional program.
GROUP OR VOLUME SALES - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop full fare or discounted customer packages or bundle single fare types into multiride media or offer passes for high volume or group users. In pricing these packages, WSF will have discretion to set appropriate volume discounts based on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop, create or participate in special events that may include, but not be limited to, contributing or packaging discounted fares in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the income generated by the event.
BUNDLED SINGLE FARE MEDIA - WSF may bundle single fare types into multiple trip books as a customer convenience. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery time.
GOOD TO GO! PILOT - Special ferry toll rate(s) may be established for a pilot program of Good to Go! or similar fare collection infrastructure, technology, or ORCA replacement system on any ferry route. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary shall design the program and submit a proposed program and fare schedule to the Washington State Transportation Commission. The Commission shall review, modify and approve the proposed fare schedule and fare policies before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((October 1, 2018))May 1, 2020
ROUTES
Vehicle Under 14' Incl. Driver One Way7
Vehicle Under 14'
w/Sr Citizen or
Disabled Driver4, 7
Vehicle Under 14'
Multiride Media
20 Rides2, 7
Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Coupeville
((9.35))10.05
((7.65))8.25
((150.60))162.80
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((12.05))12.90
((9.90))10.60
((193.80))208.40
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((15.40))16.40
((12.60))13.40
((123.70))132.20
Mukilteo-Clinton
((7.20))7.85
((5.90))6.45
((116.20))127.60
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez
((27.90))29.55
((20.95))22.30
((104.95))111.45
*Shaw, Orcas
((33.50))35.45
((26.55))28.20
((125.95))133.55
*Friday Harbor
((39.70))41.95
((32.75))34.70
((149.20))157.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((16.50))17.65
((16.50))17.65
((66.25))71.10
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((45.70))48.15
((35.50))37.50
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((28.40))30.00
((22.00))23.25
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((56.55))59.50
((43.75))46.00
N/A
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((October 1, 2018))May 1, 2020
ROUTES
Vehicle 14' to Under 22' Incl. Driver One Way7
Vehicle 14' to Under 22'
w/Sr Citizen or
Disabled Driver4, 7
Vehicle 14' to Under 22' Multiride Media
20 Rides2, 7
Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Coupeville6
((11.90))12.75
((10.20))10.95
((191.40))206.00
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((15.35))16.40
((13.20))14.10
((246.60))264.40
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((19.60))20.85
((16.80))17.85
((157.30))167.80
Mukilteo-Clinton
((9.15))9.90
((7.85))8.50
((147.40))160.40
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez6
((35.00))37.05
((28.05))29.80
((131.55))139.55
*Shaw, Orcas6
((41.95))44.40
((35.00))37.15
((157.65))167.15
*Friday Harbor6
((49.80))52.65
((42.85))45.40
((187.05))198.05
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((23.50))25.00
((23.50))25.00
((94.25))100.50
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations6
((56.55))59.65
((46.35))49.00
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((35.10))37.15
((28.70))30.40
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)6
((69.95))73.80
((57.15))60.30
N/A
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((October 1, 2018))May 1, 2020
ROUTES
Motorcycle5 Incl.
Driver Stowage1, 7
One Way
Motorcycle w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver Stowage1, 7 One Way
Motorcycle Frequent User Commuter
20 Rides2, 7
Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Coupeville6
((5.15))5.60
((3.45))3.80
((83.40))91.60
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((6.60))7.15
((4.45))4.85
((106.60))116.40
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((8.40))8.95
((5.60))5.95
((67.70))72.60
Mukilteo-Clinton
((4.00))4.45
((2.70))3.05
((65.00))73.20
*Anacortes to Lopez6
((18.10))19.05
((11.15))11.80
((136.40))144.15
*Shaw, Orcas6
((19.50))20.50
((12.55))13.25
((146.90))155.00
*Friday Harbor6
((21.05))22.15
((14.10))14.90
((158.50))167.40
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((6.65))7.20
((6.65))7.20
N/A
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations6
((27.60))29.00
((17.40))18.35
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((17.20))18.15
((10.80))11.40
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and
Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)6
((34.15))35.80
((21.35))22.30
N/A
 
All fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
*
These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system.
1SIZE - Vehicles under 14' in length shall pay the vehicle under 14' toll. Customers may be required to provide documentation, digitally or on paper, at the tollbooth to prove vehicle length. Documentation may include an owner's manual, materials from an auto research web site, or similar reference material that clearly lists the relevant vehicle specifications. Vehicles from 14' to under 22' shall pay the 14' to under 22' toll. Motorcycles towing a trailer and vehicles licensed as motorcycles with three or more wheels that are 8'0" or longer shall pay the appropriate length-based vehicle fare. Motorcycles include both mopeds and motorcycles as defined by RCW 46.04.304 and 46.04.330. Both are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration, license plate display, and WSF fare determination.
2MULTIRIDE MEDIA - Shall be valid only for 90 days from date of purchase after which time the media shall not be accepted for passage. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. There shall be no commercial resale of this fare media. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery time. The vehicle/driver multiride card may be used for passage for an attendant driver plus one disabled passenger.
3INTER-ISLAND FARES - Tolls collected westbound only. Vehicles traveling between islands may request a single transfer ticket good for one transfer at an intermediate island. The transfer may only be obtained when purchasing the appropriate vehicle fare for inter-island travel (westbound at Lopez, Shaw, or Orcas) and is free of charge. Transfers shall be valid ((for 24 hours from time))until the end of the service day on the day of purchase.
4SENIOR CITIZENS((, DISABLED DRIVER OR DISABLED ATTENDANT DRIVER)) - Passengers age 65 and over, with proper identification establishing proof of age, may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected. The half-fare discount applies to the driver portion of the vehicle-driver fare. The vehicle portion of the vehicle-driver fare is never further discounted.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, upon presentation of a WSF Disability Travel Permit, Reduced Fare Permit, or other identification which establishes a disability, may travel at half-fare passenger tolls on any route where passenger fares are collected. The half-fare discount applies to driver portion of the vehicle-driver fare ((and only when the driver is eligible. Those persons)). The vehicle portion of the vehicle-driver fare is never discounted. In addition, people with disabilities who require attendant care while traveling on the ferries, and are so certified by their physician, may obtain an endorsement on their WSF Disability Travel Permit and such endorsement shall allow the attendant((, when driving, to have the driver portion of the vehicle fare waived))to travel free.
5ROUND TRIP - Round trip passage for international travel available for trips beginning or ending on one of the islands served.
6VEHICLE RESERVATION DEPOSIT - Nonrefundable deposits for advance vehicle reservations may be established at a level of from 25 to 100 percent of the applicable 14' to under 22' standard vehicle one way fare. This is a deposit toward the fare and not an additional fee((,)) and applies only to those routes where the legislature has approved the use of a reservation system. Where it is operationally necessary (routes where vehicle fares are collected in only one direction or to increase operational efficiency at the terminal) a reservation no-show fee may be used in lieu of a deposit. The no-show fee will be limited to 25 to 100 percent of the ((equivalent one-way))applicable one way 14' to under 22' standard vehicle fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same ((business))service day as their reserved sailing((. Refunds may be available under certain circumstances)), provided there are no service disruptions.
7CAPITAL SURCHARGES - Included is a $0.25 capital surcharge on each single vehicle/driver fare collected. On all multiride cards except for routes serving Vashon Island and the San Juan Islands, there is an included capital surcharge of $5.00. For Vashon Island routes, the included capital surcharge is $2.50 on multiride cards. For motorcycles in the San Juan Islands, the capital surcharge included on multiride cards is $2.50. For vehicles under 22' in the San Juan Islands, the capital surcharge included on multiride cards is $1.25.
Beginning May 1, 2020, an additional $0.25 capital surcharge for new vessel construction is included on each single vehicle/driver fare collected. Included is a $0.25 new vessel capital surcharge on each single vehicle/driver fare collected. On all multiride cards except for routes serving Vashon Island and the San Juan Islands, there is an included new vessel capital surcharge of $5.00. For Vashon Island routes, the included new vessel capital surcharge is $2.50 on multiride cards. For motorcycles in the San Juan Islands, the included new vessel capital surcharge on multiride cards is $2.50. For vehicles under 22' in the San Juan Islands, the included new vessel capital surcharge on multiride cards is $1.25.
RIDE SHARE VEHICLES - A commuter ride share vehicle which carries five or more persons on a regular and expense-sharing basis for the purpose of travel to and from work or school and which is certified as such by a local organization approved by the Washington state ferry system, may purchase for a $20 fee, a permit valid for one year valid only during the hours shown on the permit. The $20.00 fee shall include the driver. Remaining passengers shall pay the applicable passenger fare. Except that the minimum total paid for all passengers in the van shall not be less than four times the applicable passenger fare. Carpools of three or more registered in WSF's preferential loading program must also pay a $20.00 yearly permit fee.
STOWAGE - Stowage carry-on items including kayaks, canoes and other items of comparable size which are typically stowed on the vehicle deck of the vessel shall be charged at the motorcycle rate. This rate includes the walk-on passenger carrying on the item to be stowed.
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE - A 25% surcharge shall be applied to vehicles from May 1 through September 30 except those using multiride media. A 35% surcharge shall be applied on vehicle fares from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor, except those using multiride media. The resulting fare is rounded up to the next $0.05 if required.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DISTRICT FARE CONSIDERATION - At the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, WSF may authorize no-fare or discounted fare passage on scheduled and/or special ferry sailings for fire departments and fire districts that provide contracted fire protection services for WSF ferry terminals and/or other WSF facilities within their jurisdiction. Such passage shall be considered full and complete consideration for such fire protection services, in lieu of annual payments for such services, to be so noted in such fire protection agreements. The scope of such authorization includes designated fire department and fire district vehicles (see below), drivers and passengers en route to and from an emergency call, on ferry routes with a WSF terminal and/or other WSF facility served by a fire department or fire district pursuant to a WSF fire protection service agreement. Authorized vehicles may include public fire department and fire district medical aid units, fire trucks, incident command and/or other vehicles dispatched to and returning from an emergency call.
IN-NEED ORGANIZATIONS - For qualified organizations serving in-need clients by providing tickets for transportation on WSF at no cost to clients, program would offer a monthly discount to approximate appropriate multiride media discount rates (20% off base season rates, except for Anacortes to San Juan Islands where it is 35% off base season end of week rates). Appointing bodies (those that appoint Ferry Advisory Committees) will nominate to the Washington State Transportation Commission those organizations that meet the criteria of the program. The Commission will review such nominations and certify those organizations that qualify. The following criteria will be used for nominating and certifying in-need organizations: Nongovernmental and not-for-profit organizations whose primary purpose is one or more of the following: Help clients with medical issues; provide clients with low-income social services; help clients suffering from domestic violence; provide clients with employment-seeking services; and/or help clients with Social Security. Travel will be initially charged based on full fare and billed monthly. The credits will be approximate based on the discount rates offered to multiride media users applicable on the date of travel.
PENALTY CHARGES - Owner of vehicle without driver will be assessed a $100.00 penalty charge.
PROMOTIONAL TOLLS - A promotional rate may be established at the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a specified discount in order to enhance total revenue and effective only at designated times on designated routes. A promotional fare product may also be established to support tourism or other special events. The promotional fare or product may be bundled and sold as part of multiparty promotional program.
GROUP OR VOLUME SALES - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop full fare or discounted customer packages or bundle single fare types into multiride media or offer passes for high volume or group users. In pricing these packages, WSF will have discretion to set appropriate volume discounts based on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop, create or participate in special events that may include, but not be limited to, contributing or packaging discounted fares in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the income generated by the event.
BUNDLED SINGLE FARE MEDIA - WSF may bundle single fare types into multiple trip books as a customer convenience. Remaining value will not be eligible for refund or exchange. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery time.
GOOD TO GO! PILOT - Special ferry toll rate(s) may be established for a pilot program of Good to Go! or similar fare collection infrastructure, technology, or ORCA replacement system on any ferry route. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary shall design the program and submit a proposed program and fare schedule to the Washington State Transportation Commission. The Commission shall review, modify and approve the proposed fare schedule and fare policies before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-18-018, filed 8/25/17, effective 9/25/17)
WAC 468-300-040Oversize vehicle ferry tolls.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2017))2019
((Oversize Vehicle Ferry Tolls1
Overall Unit Length - Including Driver
ROUTES
22' To
Under 30'
Under 7'2"
High5
22' To
Under 30'
Over 7'2"
High5
30' To
Under 40'5
40' To Under 50'5
50' To
Under 60'5
60' To under 70'5
70' To and include 80'5
Cost Per
Ft. Over
80' @
Fauntleroy-Southworth
Port Townsend/Coupeville
17.70
35.15
46.75
58.40
70.00
81.65
93.25
1.15
Seattle-Bainbridge Island
Seattle/Bremerton
Edmonds-Kingston
22.90
45.55
60.65
75.75
90.85
105.95
121.05
1.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
29.25
58.25
77.55
96.90
116.20
135.55
154.85
1.95
Mukilteo-Clinton
13.65
27.00
35.90
44.80
53.70
62.60
71.50
0.90
*Anacortes to Lopez2
52.35
104.45
139.15
173.90
208.65
243.35
278.10
3.50
*Anacortes to Shaw, Orcas2
62.80
125.30
166.95
208.65
250.30
292.00
333.65
4.15
*Anacortes to Friday Harbor
74.55
148.85
198.35
247.90
297.40
346.95
396.45
4.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
35.15
70.00
93.25
116.50
139.75
163.05
186.30
N/A
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney to all destinations
85.45
85.45
113.90
142.30
170.70
199.10
227.50
2.85
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
53.05
53.05
70.60
88.20
105.80
123.40
140.95
1.75
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)4
105.85
105.85
140.95
176.15
211.35
246.55
281.65
3.50))
Oversize Vehicle Ferry Tolls1
Overall Unit Length - Including Driver
ROUTES
22' To
Under 30'
Under 7'2"
High5
22' To
Under 30'
7'2" High
or Over5
30' To
Under 40'5
40' To Under 50'5
50' To
Under 60'5
60' To under 70'5
70' To and include 80'5
Cost Per
Ft. Over
80'
Fauntleroy-Southworth
Port Townsend/Coupeville
18.15
36.05
48.00
59.95
71.85
83.80
95.75
1.20
Seattle-Bainbridge Island
Seattle/Bremerton
Edmonds-Kingston
23.50
46.75
62.25
77.75
93.25
108.75
124.25
1.55
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
30.00
59.75
79.60
99.45
119.30
139.15
158.95
2.00
Mukilteo-Clinton
14.00
27.70
36.85
45.95
55.10
64.25
73.40
0.90
*Anacortes to Lopez2
53.75
107.20
142.85
178.50
214.15
249.80
285.45
3.55
*Anacortes to Shaw, Orcas2
64.40
128.60
171.35
214.15
256.95
299.70
342.50
4.30
*Anacortes to Friday Harbor
76.50
152.75
203.60
254.45
305.30
356.15
406.95
5.10
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
36.05
71.85
95.75
119.60
143.45
167.35
191.20
N/A
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney to all destinations
91.95
91.95
122.55
153.10
183.65
214.25
244.80
3.05
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
57.05
57.05
76.00
94.90
113.85
132.75
151.70
1.90
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)4
113.85
113.85
151.75
189.55
227.45
265.25
303.15
3.80
1OVERSIZE VEHICLES - Includes all vehicles 22 feet in length and longer regardless of type: Commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, vehicles under 22' pulling trailers, etc. Length shall include vehicle and load to its furthest extension. Overheight charge is included in oversize vehicle toll. Vehicles wider than 8'6" pay double the fare applicable to their length. Private and commercial passenger buses or other passenger vehicles pay the applicable oversize vehicle tolls. Public transit buses and drivers shall travel free upon display of an annual permit which may be purchased for $10. Upon presentation by either the driver or passenger of a WSF Disability Travel Permit, Regional Reduced Fare Permit, or other identification which establishes disability, vehicles 22-30 feet in length and ((over)) 7'2" or over in height shall be charged the 22-30 foot length and under 7'2" in height fare for vehicles equipped with wheelchair lift or other feature designed to accommodate the person with the disability.
2TRANSFERS - Tolls collected westbound only. Oversize vehicles traveling westbound from Anacortes may ((purchase))receive a single intermediate transfer when first purchasing the ((appropriate)) fare for the furthest intended point of travel for the trip. The transfer is valid ((for a 24-hour period and is priced as follows: $64.40 base season, $86.80 peak season))until the end of the service day on the day purchased.
3INTER-ISLAND - Tolls collected westbound only. Vehicles traveling between islands may request a single transfer ticket good for one transfer at an intermediate island. The transfer may only be obtained when purchasing the appropriate vehicle fare for inter-island travel (westbound at Lopez, Shaw, or Orcas) and is free of charge. Transfers shall be valid ((for 24 hours from time))until the end of the service day on the day of purchase.
4ROUND TRIP - Round trip passage for international travel available for trips beginning or ending on one of the islands served.
5CAPITAL SURCHARGE - There is an included $0.25 capital surcharge on each single vehicle/driver fare collected.
BULK NEWSPAPERS - Per 100 lbs. $2.85 (Shipments exceeding 60,000 lbs. in any month shall be assessed $1.42 per 100 lbs.). Daily newspapers, in bundles, to be received and delivered without receipt and subject to owner's risk, will be transported between ferry terminals on regular scheduled sailings.
VEHICLE RESERVATION DEPOSIT - Nonrefundable deposits for advanced reservations may be established at a level of from 25 to 100 percent of the applicable oversize vehicle one way fare. This is a deposit toward the fare and not an additional fee((,)) and applies only to those routes where the legislature has approved the use of a reservation system. Where it is operationally necessary (routes where vehicle fares are collected in only one direction or to increase operational efficiency at the terminal) a reservation no-show fee may be used in lieu of a deposit. The no-show fee will be limited to 25 to 100 percent of the ((equivalent one-way))applicable one way oversize vehicle fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same ((business))service day as their reserved sailing((. Refunds may be available under certain special circumstances)), provided there are no service disruptions.
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE - A peak season surcharge shall apply to all oversize vehicles from May 1 through September 30. The oversize fare shall be determined based on the peak-season car-and-driver fare and the analogous oversize vehicle fare, calculated with the same factor as the oversize base seasons fares are to the base season under 20 foot fare. The senior citizen discount shall apply to the driver of an oversize vehicle. The resulting fare is rounded up to the next $0.05 if required.
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS - Discounts of 50% for the driver of the above vehicles shall apply. Senior citizen discount is determined by subtracting full-fare passenger rate and adding half-fare passenger rate. The senior citizen discount shall apply to the driver of an oversize vehicle.
PENALTY CHARGES - Owner of vehicle without driver will be assessed a $100.00 penalty charge.
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS - Commercial customers making 12 or more, one-way crossings per week (Sunday through Saturday) will qualify for a 10% discount from the regular ferry tolls. WSF will provide a commercial account program that will be prepaid and offer access to volume discounts based on travel, revenue or other criteria in accordance with WSF business rules. On an annual basis, commercial accounts will pay a $50 nonrefundable account maintenance fee.
GROUP OR VOLUME SALES - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop full fare or discounted customer packages or bundle single fare types into multiple trip books or offer passes for high volume or group users. In pricing these packages, WSF will have discretion to set appropriate volume discounts based on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop, create or participate in special events that may include, but not be limited to, contributing or packaging discounted fares in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the income generated by the event.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DISTRICT FARE CONSIDERATION - At the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, WSF may authorize no-fare or discounted fare passage on scheduled and/or special ferry sailings for fire departments and fire districts that provide contracted fire protection services for WSF ferry terminals and/or other WSF facilities within their jurisdiction. Such passage shall be considered full and complete consideration for such fire protection services, in lieu of annual payments for such services, to be so noted in such fire protection agreements. The scope of such authorization includes designated fire department and fire district vehicles (see below), drivers and passengers en route to and from an emergency call, on ferry routes with a WSF terminal and/or other WSF facility served by a fire department or fire district pursuant to a WSF fire protection service agreement. Authorized vehicles may include public fire department and fire district medical aid units, fire trucks, incident command and/or other vehicles dispatched to and returning from an emergency call.
EMERGENCY TRIPS DURING NONSERVICE HOURS - While at locations where crew is on duty charge shall be equal to the cost of fuel consumed to make emergency trip. Such trips shall only be offered as a result of official requests from an emergency services agency and only in the case of no reasonable alternative.
DISCLAIMER - Under no circumstances does Washington state ferries warrant the availability of ferry service at a given date or time; nor does it warrant the availability of space on board a vessel on a given sailing.
GOOD TO GO! PILOT - Special ferry toll rate(s) may be established for a pilot program of Good to Go! or similar fare collection infrastructure, technology, or ORCA replacement system on any ferry route. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary shall design the program and submit a proposed program and fare schedule to the Washington State Transportation Commission. The Commission shall review, modify and approve the proposed fare schedule and fare policies before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((October 1, 2018))May 1, 2020
((Oversize Vehicle Ferry Tolls1
Overall Unit Length - Including Driver
ROUTES
22' To
Under 30'
Under 7'2"
High5
22' To
Under 30'
Over 7'2"
High5
30' To
Under 40'5
40' To Under 50'5
50' To
Under 60'5
60' To under 70'5
70' To and include 80'5
Cost Per
Ft. Over
80' @
Fauntleroy-Southworth
Port Townsend/Coupeville
17.70
35.15
46.75
58.40
70.00
81.65
93.25
1.15
Seattle-Bainbridge Island
Seattle/Bremerton
Edmonds-Kingston
22.90
45.55
60.65
75.75
90.85
105.95
121.05
1.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
29.25
58.25
77.55
96.90
116.20
135.55
154.85
1.95
Mukilteo-Clinton
13.65
27.00
35.90
44.80
53.70
62.60
71.50
0.90
*Anacortes to Lopez2
52.35
104.45
139.15
173.90
208.65
243.35
278.10
3.50
*Anacortes to Shaw, Orcas2
62.80
125.30
166.95
208.65
250.30
292.00
333.65
4.15
*Anacortes to Friday Harbor
74.55
148.85
198.35
247.90
297.40
346.95
396.45
4.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
35.15
70.00
93.25
116.50
139.75
163.05
186.30
N/A
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney to all destinations
85.45
85.45
113.90
142.30
170.70
199.10
227.50
2.85
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
53.05
53.05
70.60
88.20
105.80
123.40
140.95
1.75
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)4
105.85
105.85
140.95
176.15
211.35
246.55
281.65
3.50))
Oversize Vehicle Ferry Tolls1
Overall Unit Length - Including Driver
ROUTES
22' To
Under 30'
Under 7'2"
High5
22' To
Under 30'
7'2" High
or Over5
30' To
Under 40'5
40' To Under 50'5
50' To
Under 60'5
60' To under 70'5
70' To and include 80'5
Cost Per
Ft. Over
80'
Fauntleroy-Southworth
Port Townsend/Coupeville
18.90
37.25
49.45
61.70
73.95
86.20
98.45
1.25
Seattle-Bainbridge Island
Seattle/Bremerton
Edmonds-Kingston
24.35
48.20
64.10
80.00
95.90
111.80
127.70
1.60
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
31.05
61.55
81.90
102.25
122.60
142.95
163.30
2.05
Mukilteo-Clinton
14.60
28.65
38.00
47.40
56.80
66.15
75.55
0.95
*Anacortes to Lopez2
55.35
110.20
146.80
183.35
219.90
256.50
293.05
3.65
*Anacortes to Shaw, Orcas2
66.35
132.15
176.05
219.90
263.80
307.70
351.55
4.40
*Anacortes to Friday Harbor
78.75
156.95
209.10
261.25
313.40
365.55
417.70
5.20
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
37.25
73.95
98.45
122.95
147.40
171.90
196.40
N/A
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney to all destinations
99.00
99.00
131.80
164.65
197.50
230.30
263.15
3.30
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
61.50
61.50
81.85
102.15
122.50
142.80
163.15
2.05
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)4
122.50
122.50
163.20
203.80
244.50
285.10
325.80
4.10
1OVERSIZE VEHICLES - Includes all vehicles 22 feet in length and longer regardless of type: Commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, vehicles under 22' pulling trailers, etc. Length shall include vehicle and load to its furthest extension. Overheight charge is included in oversize vehicle toll. Vehicles wider than 8'6" pay double the fare applicable to their length. Private and commercial passenger buses or other passenger vehicles pay the applicable oversize vehicle tolls. Public transit buses and drivers shall travel free upon display of an annual permit which may be purchased for $10. Upon presentation by either the driver or passenger of a WSF Disability Travel Permit, Regional Reduced Fare Permit, or other identification which establishes disability, vehicles 22-30 feet in length and ((over)) 7'2" or over in height shall be charged the 22-30 foot length and under 7'2" in height fare for vehicles equipped with wheelchair lift or other feature designed to accommodate the person with the disability.
2TRANSFERS - Tolls collected westbound only. Oversize vehicles traveling westbound from Anacortes may ((purchase))receive a single intermediate transfer when first purchasing the ((appropriate)) fare for the furthest intended point of travel for the trip. The transfer is valid ((for a 24-hour period and is priced as follows: $66.00 base season, $88.95 peak season))until the end of the service day on the day purchased.
3INTER-ISLAND - Tolls collected westbound only. Vehicles traveling between islands may request a single transfer ticket good for one transfer at an intermediate island. The transfer may only be obtained when purchasing the appropriate vehicle fare for inter-island travel (westbound at Lopez, Shaw, or Orcas) and is free of charge. Transfers shall be valid ((for 24 hours from time))until the end of the service day on the day of purchase.
4ROUND TRIP - Round trip passage for international travel available for trips beginning or ending on one of the islands served.
5CAPITAL SURCHARGES - There is included an additional $0.25 capital surcharge on each single vehicle/driver fare collected. Beginning May 1, 2020, an additional $0.25 capital surcharge for new vessel construction is included on each single vehicle/driver fare collected.
BULK NEWSPAPERS - Per 100 lbs. $2.85 (Shipments exceeding 60,000 lbs. in any month shall be assessed $1.42 per 100 lbs.). Daily newspapers, in bundles, to be received and delivered without receipt and subject to owner's risk, will be transported between ferry terminals on regular scheduled sailings.
VEHICLE RESERVATION DEPOSIT - Nonrefundable deposits for advanced reservations may be established at a level of from 25 to 100 percent of the applicable oversize vehicle one way fare. This is a deposit toward the fare and not an additional fee((,)) and applies only to those routes where the legislature has approved the use of a reservation system. Where it is operationally necessary (routes where vehicle fares are collected in only one direction or to increase operational efficiency at the terminal) a reservation no-show fee may be used in lieu of a deposit. The no-show fee will be limited to 25 to 100 percent of the ((equivalent one-way))applicable one way oversize vehicle fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same ((business))service day as their reserved sailing((. Refunds may be available under certain special circumstances)), provided there are no service disruptions.
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE - A peak season surcharge shall apply to all oversize vehicles from May 1 through September 30. The oversize fare shall be determined based on the peak-season car-and-driver fare and the analogous oversize vehicle fare, calculated with the same factor as the oversize base seasons fares are to the base season under 20 foot fare. The senior citizen discount shall apply to the driver of an oversize vehicle. The resulting fare is rounded up to the next $0.05 if required.
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS - Discounts of 50% for the driver of the above vehicles shall apply. Senior citizen discount is determined by subtracting full-fare passenger rate and adding half-fare passenger rate. The senior citizen discount shall apply to the driver of an oversize vehicle.
PENALTY CHARGES - Owner of vehicle without driver will be assessed a $100.00 penalty charge.
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT - Commercial customers, making 12 or more, one-way crossings per week (Sunday through Saturday) will qualify for a 10% discount from the regular ferry tolls. WSF will provide a commercial account program that will be prepaid and offer access to volume discounts based on travel, revenue or other criteria in accordance with WSF business rules. On an annual basis, commercial accounts will pay a $50 nonrefundable account maintenance fee.
GROUP OR VOLUME SALES - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop full fare or discounted customer packages or bundle single fare types into multiple trip books or offer passes for high volume or group users. In pricing these packages, WSF will have discretion to set appropriate volume discounts based on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS - In order to increase total revenues, WSF may develop, create or participate in special events that may include, but not be limited to, contributing or packaging discounted fares in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the income generated by the event.
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DISTRICT FARE CONSIDERATION - At the discretion of the WSF Assistant Secretary, WSF may authorize no-fare or discounted fare passage on scheduled and/or special ferry sailings for fire departments and fire districts that provide contracted fire protection services for WSF ferry terminals and/or other WSF facilities within their jurisdiction. Such passage shall be considered full and complete consideration for such fire protection services, in lieu of annual payments for such services, to be so noted in such fire protection agreements. The scope of such authorization includes designated fire department and fire district vehicles (see below), drivers and passengers en route to and from an emergency call, on ferry routes with a WSF terminal and/or other WSF facility served by a fire department or fire district pursuant to a WSF fire protection service agreement. Authorized vehicles may include public fire department and fire district medical aid units, fire trucks, incident command and/or other vehicles dispatched to and returning from an emergency call.
EMERGENCY TRIPS DURING NONSERVICE HOURS - While at locations where crew is on duty charge shall be equal to the cost of fuel consumed to make emergency trip. Such trips shall only be offered as a result of official requests from an emergency services agency and only in the case of no reasonable alternative.
DISCLAIMER - Under no circumstances does Washington state ferries warrant the availability of ferry service at a given date or time; nor does it warrant the availability of space on board a vessel on a given sailing.
GOOD TO GO! PILOT - Special ferry toll rate(s) may be established for a pilot program of Good to Go! or similar fare collection infrastructure, technology, or ORCA replacement system on any ferry route. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary shall design the program and submit a proposed program and fare schedule to the Washington State Transportation Commission. The Commission shall review, modify and approve the proposed fare schedule and fare policies before it is implemented. Once implemented, WSF shall provide, at a minimum, updates to the Commission every six months on the pilot. The pilot will conclude no longer than three years from its implementation.