PROPOSED RULES
Supplemental Notice to WSR [05-05-058].
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 05-01-105.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: State ferries and toll bridges, WAC 468-300-010, 468-300-020, 468-300-040, and 468-300-220.
The proposed rules revise the subject WACs by increasing the passenger and vehicle tolls specified in the WACs.
Hearing Location(s): Puget Sound Regional Council, 1011 Western Avenue, 5th Floor, Seattle, WA, on April 26, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 26, 2005.
Submit Written Comments to: Raymond G. Deardorf, Washington State Ferries (WSF) Planning Director, 2911 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121-1012, e-mail Deardorf@wsdot.wa.gov, fax (206) 515-3499, by April 26, 2005.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Transportation Commission Office by April 26, 2005, TTY (360) 705-7070 or (206) 515-3460.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this rule is to raise the ferry tolls within the specified WACs. The revisions follow the annual review of WSF's farebox revenue needs.
No major effects are anticipated.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WSF's need for additional farebox revenue.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 47.56.030 and 47.60.326.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 47.56.030 and 47.60.326.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Ferries, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Raymond G. Deardorf, 2911 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121-1012, (206) 515-3491.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The department has considered this rule and determined that it does not affect more than 10% of one industry or 20% of all industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. WSF is anticipated to take in more farebox revenue from the proposed fare increase at the rate of approximately $5,000,000 a year. Ridership dropoff stemming from the fare increase will not cause a net reduction in farebox revenues. Previous experience with fare hikes has shown that WSF gains more money in fare increases than it loses from reduced ridership, if any.
March 22, 2005
Jennifer Ziegler, Administrator
Transportation Commission
OTS-7981.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-08-072, filed 4/1/03,
effective 5/2/03)
WAC 468-300-010
Ferry passenger tolls.
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Full Fare |
Senior/ Disabled |
Youth Fare 18 and under |
Coupon Book 20 Rides1 |
Monthly Pass5 |
Quarterly Pass5 |
Annual Pass5 |
Bicycle Surcharge2,6 |
*Seattle-Vashon |
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Seattle to Bremerton |
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Bremerton to Seattle |
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*Fauntleroy-Southworth |
2.10 |
3.40 |
33.60 |
53.80 |
161.40 |
645.60 |
1.00 |
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*Seattle-Bainbridge Island *Edmonds-Kingston |
2.70 |
4.40 |
43.20 |
69.20 |
207.60 |
830.40 |
1.00 |
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*Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
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N/C |
N/C |
N/C |
N/C |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/C |
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ROUTES |
Full Fare |
Senior/ Disabled |
Youth Fare 18 and under |
Coupon Book 20 Rides1 |
Monthly Pass5 |
Quarterly Pass5 |
Annual Pass5 |
Bicycle Surcharge2,6 |
*Seattle-Vashon |
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Seattle to Bremerton |
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Bremerton to Seattle |
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*Fauntleroy-Southworth |
1.00 |
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*Seattle-Bainbridge Island *Edmonds-Kingston |
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*Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
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9.40 |
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ROUTES |
Full Fare |
Senior/ Disabled |
Youth Fare 18 and under |
Frequent User Commuter 20 Rides1 |
Monthly Pass5 |
Bicycle Surcharge2,6 |
| Via Passenger-Only Ferry *Seattle-Vashon |
8.10 | 4.00 | 6.90 | 68.80 | 108.80 | 1.00 |
| Via Auto Ferry *Fauntleroy-Southworth |
4.70 | 2.30 | 3.80 | 37.60 | 60.20 | 1.00 |
| *Seattle-Bremerton *Seattle-Bainbridge Island *Edmonds-Kingston |
6.10 | 3.00 | 4.90 | 48.80 | 79.10 | 1.00 |
| Port Townsend-Keystone | 2.35 | 1.15 | 1.90 | 37.60 | 60.20 | 0.50 |
| *Fauntleroy-Vashon *Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
4.00 | 2.00 |
3.20 |
32.00 |
52.20 |
1.00 |
| *Mukilteo-Clinton | 3.60 | 1.80 | 2.90 | 28.80 | 46.10 | 1.00 |
| *Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas or Friday Harbor - Sunday-Tuesday | 9.10 | 4.50 | 7.30 | 65.70 | N/A | 2.007 |
| *Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas or Friday Harbor - Wednesday-Saturday | 10.10 | 5.00 | 8.10 | 65.70 | N/A | 2.007 |
| Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor4 | N/C | N/C | N/C | N/C | N/A | N/C |
| Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations | 14.70 | 7.30 | 11.80 | N/A | N/A | 4.008 |
| From Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney@ | 5.50 | 2.75 | 4.70 | N/A | N/A | 1.009 |
| Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)3 | 20.20 | 10.05 | 16.30 | N/A | N/A | 5.0010 |
| @ | These fares rounded to the next multiple of $.25. All other fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.10. |
| * | These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system. |
1FREQUENT USER COUPONS - Shall be valid only for 90-days from date of purchase after which time the tickets shall not be accepted for passage. Unused coupons will not be eligible for refund or exchange. Subsequent to the implementation of the Electronic Fare System (EFS) in the fall of 2005, this will be replaced by a 20 ride card valid for 90 days from the date of purchase. For mail order deliveries, WSF may add additional days to allow for delivery times. Starting May 1, 2006, purchase of this product at a toll booth will be 5% higher at terminals where kiosks are available, except for customers qualifying for the senior/disabled and youth fares.
2BICYCLE SURCHARGE - Is an addition to the appropriate passenger fare.
3ROUND TRIP - Round trip tickets 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. It is valid for the period
printed on the pass and will be presented to Washington state ferries staff whenever a passenger fare is collected. This pass is based on 16 days of passenger travel with a 20% discount. ((The quarterly pass is based on 48 days of
travel with a 20% discount and the annual pass is based on 192 days 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. Passes may be available in monthly, quarterly or annual denominations.
6BICYCLE PASS - A bicycle pass is available on all routes except: Anacortes/San Juan Island/Sidney for a $20.00 annual
fee subject to meeting WSF specified conditions. The pass is valid for one year. A cyclist with a valid pass shall
have the bicycle surcharge waived.
((7SEATTLE TO BREMERTON PASSENGER ONLY - Riders on Seattle to Bremerton passenger only need to supplement
frequent user coupon with an additional surcharge fare of $1.00 ($0.50 for Senior/Disabled).))
((8)) 7BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $4.00 during peak season (first Sunday in May until second Sunday in
October).
((9)) 8BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $6.00 during peak season.
((10)) 9BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $2.00 during peak season.
((11)) 10BICYCLE SURCHARGE - This becomes $8.00 during peak season.
CHILDREN/YOUTH - Children under ((five)) six years of age will be carried free when accompanied by parent or guardian. Children/youths ((five)) six through eighteen years of age will be charged the youth fare, which will be 80% of full
fare rounded to the next multiple of $0.10.
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, 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. In addition, those persons 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.
PROMOTIONAL TOLLS - A promotional rate may be established at the discretion of the WSF ((CEO)) Assistant
Secretary, Executive Director for a specific discount in order to enhance total revenue and effective only at
designated times on designated routes.
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 ((CEO)) Assistant Secretary, Executive Director for a
specific discount not to exceed fifty percent of full fare.
SCHOOL GROUPS - Passengers traveling in authorized school groups for institution-sponsored activities will be charged a
flat rate of $1 per walk-on group or per vehicle of students and/or advisors and staff. Starting September 1, 1999,
all school groups require a letter of authorization. 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. Due to space
limitations, authorized school groups will not be permitted to use one of the passenger-only routes without prior
WSF approval.
BUNDLED SINGLE FARE BOOKS - WSF may bundle single fare types into multiple trip books as a customer convenience.
These books shall be valid only until the first ((Sunday)) of May following the date of purchase, after which time
the coupons shall not be accepted for passage. Unused coupons are not refundable. Anacortes to San Juan Islands
senior/disabled fares will be bundled at the applicable early week price.
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE - A 20% surcharge shall be applied to passengers from the first Sunday in May to the second
Sunday in October, except those using frequent user ((tickets)) fare media, on the Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw,
Orcas and Friday Harbor routes.
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.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.60.326. 03-08-072, § 468-300-010, filed 4/1/03, effective 5/2/03; 02-09-010, § 468-300-010, filed 4/5/02, effective 5/6/02; 01-11-010, § 468-300-010, filed 5/3/01, effective 6/3/01; 00-24-050, § 468-300-010, filed 11/30/00, effective 12/31/00; 99-08-066, § 468-300-010, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99; 98-08-051, § 468-300-010, filed 3/27/98, effective 4/27/98; 96-05-046 and 96-05-047 (Orders 79 and 80), § 468-300-010, filed 2/16/96, effective 3/19/96; 94-18-014 (Order 77), § 468-300-010, filed 8/25/94, effective 9/25/94; 94-07-104 (Order 75), § 468-300-010, filed 3/18/94, effective 4/18/94; 93-18-005, § 468-300-010, filed 8/19/93, effective 9/19/93; 92-18-005, § 468-300-010, filed 8/20/92, effective 9/20/92; 91-18-022 (Order 72), § 468-300-010, filed 8/27/91, effective 9/27/91; 89-14-052 (Order 67, Resolution No. 354), § 468-300-010, filed 6/30/89; 89-04-014 (Order 66, Resolution No. 343), § 468-300-010, filed 1/23/89, effective 7/1/89; 87-12-005 (Order 61, Resolution No. 298), § 468-300-010, filed 5/21/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.60.290, 47.60.300 and 47.60.326. 86-24-009 (Order 59, Resolution No. 287), § 468-300-010, filed 11/21/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.60.326. 86-06-010 (Order 54, Resolution No. 263), § 468-300-010, filed 2/21/86; 85-11-007 (Order 44, Resolution No. 241), § 468-300-010, filed 5/3/85; 84-11-052 (Order 42, Resolution Nos. 221 and 222), § 468-300-010, filed 5/17/84; 84-10-002 (Order 41, Resolution No. 218), § 468-300-010, filed 4/20/84; 83-07-062 (Order 33, Resolution No. 175), § 468-300-010, filed 3/22/83; 82-07-063 (Order 28, Resolution No. 143), § 468-300-010, filed 3/22/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.60.325 and 47.56.030. 81-15-099 (Order 23, Resolution No. 117), § 468-300-010, filed 7/22/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.60.325. 81-08-044 (Order 17, Resolution No. 104), § 468-300-010, filed 3/31/81; 80-16-012 (Order 16, Resolution No. 90), § 468-300-010, filed 10/27/80; 80-04-104 (Order 15, Resolution No. 72), § 468-300-010, filed 4/1/80; 79-09-136 (Order 11, Resolution No. 57), § 468-300-010, filed 9/5/79; 79-04-047 (Order 6, Resolution No. 44), § 468-300-010, filed 3/27/79; 78-06-040 (Order 2, Resolution No. 21), § 468-300-010, filed 5/19/78.]
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Vehicle Under 20' Incl. Driver One Way |
Under 20' w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver4 |
Vehicle Under 20' Over Height Charge1 |
Frequent User Coupon book 20 Rides2 |
Motorcycle5 Incl. Driver Stowage 1 One Way@ |
Motorcycle w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver Stowage 1 One Way@ |
Motorcycle Oversize Charge1 |
Motorcycle Frequent User Ticket book 20 Rides2@ |
Port Townsend/Keystone |
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Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston |
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*Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
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Sunday-Tuesday |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
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Sunday-Tuesday |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
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Orcas and Friday Harbor3 |
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Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip) 5 |
23.85 |
14.75 |
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ROUTES |
Vehicle Under 20' Incl. Driver One Way |
Under 20' w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver4 |
Vehicle Under 20' Over Height Charge1 |
Frequent User Coupon book 20 Rides2 |
Motorcycle5 Incl. Driver Stowage 1 One Way@ |
Motorcycle w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver Stowage 1 One Way@ |
Motorcycle Oversize Charge1 |
Motorcycle Frequent User Ticket book 20 Rides2@ |
Port Townsend/Keystone |
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Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston |
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*Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
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Sunday-Tuesday |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
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Sunday-Tuesday |
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Wednesday-Saturday |
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Orcas and Friday Harbor3 |
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| ROUTES | Vehicle Under 20' Incl. Driver One Way | Vehicle Under 20' w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver4 | Vehicle Under 20' Over Height Charge1 | Frequent User Commuter 20 Rides2 |
| Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Keystone | 8.20 | 7.30 | 8.20 | 131.20 |
| Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston | 10.60 | 9.05 | 10.60 | 169.60 |
| *Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
13.60 | 11.60 | 13.60 | 108.80 |
| Mukilteo-Clinton | 6.30 | 5.40 | 6.30 | 100.80 |
| 10 Rides - 5 Round Trips | ||||
| *Anacortes to Lopez - Sunday-Tuesday | 22.00 | 17.40 | 22.00 | 91.50 |
| *Lopez - Wednesday-Saturday | 24.40 | 19.30 | 24.40 | 91.50 |
| *Shaw, Orcas - Sunday-Tuesday | 26.40 | 21.80 | 26.40 | 109.90 |
| *Shaw, Orcas - Wednesday-Saturday | 29.30 | 24.20 | 29.30 | 109.90 |
| *Friday Harbor - Sunday-Tuesday | 31.40 | 26.80 | 31.40 | 130.50 |
| *Friday Harbor - Wednesday-Saturday | 34.80 | 29.70 | 34.80 | 130.50 |
| Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3 | 13.90 | 13.90 | 13.90 | 55.60 |
| International Travel | ||||
| Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations | 39.50 | 32.10 | 39.50 | N/A |
| Travelers with advanced reservations ($15 fee) Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations6 | 24.50 | 17.10 | 39.50 | N/A |
| Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney | 11.75 | 9.00 | 11.75 | N/A |
| Travelers with advanced reservations ($7 fee) from Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney7 | 4.75 | 2.00 | 11.75 | N/A |
| Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday
Harbor to Sidney (round trip)5 |
51.25 | 41.10 | 51.25 | N/A |
| ROUTES | Motorcycle5 Incl. Driver Stowage1 One Way@ | Motorcycle w/Sr Citizen or Disabled Driver Stowage1 One Way@ | Motorcycle Oversize Charge1 | Motorcycle Frequent User Commuter 20 Rides2@ |
| Fauntleroy-Southworth Port Townsend/Keystone | 3.60 | 2.40 | 1.25 | 57.60 |
| Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston | 4.60 | 3.05 | 1.55 | 73.60 |
| *Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon *Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah |
6.00 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 48.00 |
| Mukilteo-Clinton | 2.70 | 1.80 | 0.90 | 43.20 |
| *Anacortes to Lopez - Sunday-Tuesday | 11.70 | 7.10 | 2.60 | 97.50 |
| *Lopez - Wednesday-Saturday | 13.00 | 7.90 | 2.90 | 97.50 |
| *Shaw, Orcas - Sunday-Tuesday | 12.60 | 8.00 | 3.50 | 105.00 |
| *Shaw, Orcas - Wednesday-Saturday | 14.00 | 8.90 | 3.90 | 105.00 |
| *Friday Harbor - Sunday-Tuesday | 13.60 | 9.00 | 4.50 | 113.30 |
| *Friday Harbor - Wednesday-Saturday | 15.10 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 113.30 |
| Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | N/A |
| Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destina |