WSR 17-18-018
PERMANENT RULES
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
[Filed August 25, 2017, 1:16 p.m., effective September 25, 2017]
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to (i) increase ferry tolls and provide more timely cost data for ferry charter rates; and (ii) modify certain fare categories, all within the specified WAC. The revisions follow periodic review of Washington state ferries' fares and policies.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 468-300-010, 468-300-020, 468-300-040, and 468-300-220.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 47.56.030 and 47.60.315.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 17-13-087 on June 19, 2017.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: As a result of public comments, there are minor revisions in the adopted version, including (i) reduced tariff rates for certain specified ferry riders; and (ii) text changes in specific footnotes.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 4, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: July 26, 2017.
Reema Griffith
Executive Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-18-002, filed 8/19/15, effective 10/1/15)
WAC 468-300-010 Ferry passenger tolls.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2015)) 2017
ROUTES
Full Fare9
Senior/
Disabled, Youth9
Multiride Media 20
Rides1, 9
Monthly Pass5, 9
Bicycle
Surcharge2
Via Auto Ferry
*Fauntleroy-Southworth
((6.05))
6.45
((2.90))
3.20
((48.40))
52.10
((77.45))
83.40
1.00
*Seattle-Bremerton
*Seattle-Bainbridge Island
*Edmonds-Kingston
((7.85))
8.35
((3.80))
4.15
((62.80))
67.30
((100.50))
107.70
1.00
Port Townsend-Coupeville
((3.00))
3.35
((1.35))
1.65
((48.40))
54.60
((77.45))
87.40
0.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((5.00))
5.45
((2.35))
2.70
((40.00))
44.10
((64.00))
70.60
1.00
*Mukilteo-Clinton
((4.60))
5.05
((2.15))
2.50
((36.80))
40.90
((58.90))
65.45
1.00
*Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas or Friday Harbor
((12.85))
13.50
((6.30))
6.70
((83.55))
88.65
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
((19.00))
19.85
((9.35))
9.85
N/A
N/A
4.007
From Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((11.80))
12.40
((5.70))
6.10
N/A
N/A
2.008
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)3
((23.60))
24.55
((11.65))
11.90
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 - ((There will be an additional)) Included is a $0.25 capital surcharge on each single passenger fare collected. On all multiride cards except for Port Townsend/Coupeville, there ((will be an additional)) is included a capital surcharge of $2.50. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the ((additional)) included capital surcharge ((will be)) is $5.00 on multiride cards. On all monthly passes except Port Townsend/Coupeville, there ((will be an additional)) is included a $4.00 capital surcharge. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the ((additional)) included capital surcharge ((will be)) 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, 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.
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 ((for institution-sponsored activities)), 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. ((WSF may implement such ferry passage on a pilot project basis to assess the operational, financial and administrative impact on WSF. By June 30, 2011, WSF shall submit a written report to the Transportation Commission identifying such impacts with a recommendation whether to make such passage authorization a permanent component of the WSF ferry toll schedule.))
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.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((May 1, 2016)) October 1, 2018
ROUTES
Full Fare8
Senior/
Disabled, Youth8
Multiride Media 20
Rides1, 8
Monthly Pass5, 8
Bicycle
Surcharge2
Via Auto Ferry
*Fauntleroy-Southworth
((6.10))
6.65
((2.90))
3.30
((48.80))
53.70
((78.10))
85.95
1.00
*Seattle-Bremerton
*Seattle-Bainbridge Island
*Edmonds-Kingston
((7.95))
8.50
((3.85))
4.25
((63.60))
68.50
((101.80))
109.60
1.00
Port Townsend-Coupeville
((3.05))
3.45
((1.40))
1.70
((48.80))
56.20
((78.10))
89.95
0.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((5.05))
5.55
((2.40))
2.75
((40.40))
44.90
((64.65))
71.85
1.00
*Mukilteo-Clinton
((4.65))
5.10
((2.20))
2.55
((37.20))
41.30
((59.55))
66.10
1.00
*Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas or Friday Harbor
((13.00))
13.75
((6.35))
6.85
((84.50))
90.25
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
((19.20))
20.25
((9.45))
10.10
N/A
N/A
4.007
From Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((11.90))
12.65
((5.75))
6.25
N/A
N/A
2.008
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)3
((23.80))
25.05
((11.75))
12.00
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 SURCHARGE - ((There will be an additional)) Included is an $0.25 capital surcharge on each single passenger fare collected. On all multiride cards except for Port Townsend/Coupeville, there ((will be an additional)) is an included capital surcharge of $2.50. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the ((additional)) included capital surcharge ((will be)) is $5.00 on multiride cards. On all monthly passes except Port Townsend/Coupeville, there ((will be an additional)) is an included $4.00 capital surcharge. For Port Townsend/Coupeville, the ((additional)) included capital surcharge ((will be)) 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, 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.
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 $((1)) 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 $((2)) 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. ((WSF may implement such ferry passage on a pilot project basis to assess the operational, financial and administrative impact on WSF. By June 30, 2011, WSF shall submit a written report to the Transportation Commission identifying such impacts with a recommendation whether to make such passage authorization a permanent component of the WSF ferry toll schedule.))
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.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-18-002, filed 8/19/15, effective 10/1/15)
WAC 468-300-020 Vehicle under 22', motorcycle, and stowage ferry tolls.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2015)) 2017
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
((8.45))
9.15
((6.85))
7.50
((135.20))
147.40
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((11.00))
11.80
((8.95))
9.70
((176.00))
189.80
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((14.05))
15.05
((11.40))
12.30
((112.40))
120.90
Mukilteo-Clinton
((6.45))
7.05
((5.20))
5.75
((103.20))
113.80
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez
((25.65))
27.25
((19.10))
20.45
((96.20))
102.50
*Shaw, Orcas
((30.90))
32.75
((24.35))
25.95
((115.90))
123.15
*Friday Harbor
((36.70))
38.85
((30.15))
32.05
((137.65))
146.00
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((15.10))
16.15
((15.10))
16.15
((60.40))
64.85
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((42.15))
44.65
((32.50))
34.65
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((26.10))
27.70
((20.00))
21.40
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((52.20))
55.15
((40.00))
42.55
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
((10.80))
11.60
((9.20))
9.95
((172.80))
186.60
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((14.00))
15.00
((11.95))
12.90
((224.00))
241.00
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((17.90))
19.15
((15.25))
16.40
((143.20))
153.70
Mukilteo-Clinton
((8.25))
8.95
((7.00))
7.65
((132.00))
144.20
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez
((32.20))
34.15
((25.65))
27.35
((120.75))
128.40
*Shaw, Orcas
((38.65))
40.95
((32.10))
34.15
((144.95))
153.90
*Friday Harbor
((45.90))
48.65
((39.35))
41.85
((172.15))
182.75
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((21.55))
22.95
((21.55))
22.95
((86.20))
92.05
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((52.10))
55.20
((42.45))
45.20
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((32.25))
34.25
((26.15))
27.95
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((64.50))
68.25
((52.30))
55.65
N/A
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2015)) 2017
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
((4.65))
5.05
((3.05))
3.40
((74.40))
81.80
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((6.00))
6.45
((3.95))
4.35
((96.00))
104.20
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((7.60))
8.20
((4.95))
5.45
((60.80))
66.10
Mukilteo-Clinton
((3.50))
3.95
((2.25))
2.65
((56.00))
64.20
*Anacortes to Lopez
((16.75))
17.75
((10.20))
10.95
((125.65))
133.75
*Shaw, Orcas
((18.05))
19.10
((11.50))
12.30
((135.40))
143.90
*Friday Harbor
((19.50))
20.65
((12.95))
13.85
((146.25))
155.50
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((6.05))
6.50
((6.05))
6.50
N/A
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((25.65))
27.00
((16.00))
17.00
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((15.90))
16.80
((9.80))
10.50
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and
Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((31.80))
33.35
((19.60))
20.75
N/A
 
All fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
*
These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system.
1SIZE - Vehicles ((up to)) 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 of purchase.
4SENIOR CITIZEN, DISABLED DRIVER OR DISABLED ATTENDANT DRIVER - Half fare discount applies to driver portion of the vehicle-driver fare and only when the driver is eligible. 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, when driving, to have the driver portion of the vehicle fare waived.
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 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 fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same business day as their reserved sailing. Refunds may be available under certain circumstances.
7CAPITAL SURCHARGE - ((There will be an additional)) 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 ((will be an additional)) is an included capital surcharge of $5.00. For Vashon Island routes, the ((additional)) included capital surcharge ((will be)) is $2.50 on multiride cards. For motorcycles in the San Juan Islands, the included capital surcharge on multiride cards ((will be)) is $2.50. For vehicles under 22' in the San Juan Islands, the included capital surcharge on multiride cards ((will be)) 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. ((WSF may implement such ferry passage on a pilot project basis to assess the operational, financial and administrative impact on WSF. By June 30, 2011, WSF shall submit a written report to the Transportation Commission identifying such impacts with a recommendation whether to make such passage authorization a permanent component of the WSF ferry toll schedule.))
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.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((May 1, 2016)) October 1, 2018
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
((8.65))
9.35
((7.05))
7.65
((138.40))
150.60
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((11.25))
12.05
((9.20))
9.90
((180.00))
193.80
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((14.35))
15.40
((11.70))
12.60
((114.80))
123.70
Mukilteo-Clinton
((6.60))
7.20
((5.35))
5.90
((105.60))
116.20
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez
((26.30))
27.90
((19.65))
20.95
((98.65))
104.95
*Shaw, Orcas
((31.60))
33.50
((24.95))
26.55
((118.50))
125.95
*Friday Harbor
((37.50))
39.70
((30.85))
32.75
((140.65))
149.20
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((15.45))
16.50
((15.45))
16.50
((61.80))
66.25
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations
((43.15))
45.70
((33.40))
35.50
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((26.75))
28.40
((20.60))
22.00
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)5
((53.50))
56.55
((41.20))
43.75
N/A
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((May 1, 2016)) October 1, 2018
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
((11.05))
11.90
((9.45))
10.20
((176.80))
191.40
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((14.35))
15.35
((12.30))
13.20
((229.60))
246.60
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((18.35))
19.60
((15.70))
16.80
((146.80))
157.30
Mukilteo-Clinton
((8.45))
9.15
((7.20))
7.85
((135.20))
147.40
10 Rides - 5 Round Trips
*Anacortes to Lopez6
((33.00))
35.00
((26.35))
28.05
((123.75))
131.55
*Shaw, Orcas6
((39.60))
41.95
((32.95))
35.00
((148.50))
157.65
*Friday Harbor6
((47.05))
49.80
((40.40))
42.85
((176.45))
187.05
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((22.10))
23.50
((22.10))
23.50
((88.40))
94.25
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations6
((53.40))
56.55
((43.65))
46.35
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((33.10))
35.10
((26.95))
28.70
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)6
((66.20))
69.95
((53.90))
57.15
N/A
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((May 1, 2016)) October 1, 2018
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
((4.65))
5.15
((3.05))
3.45
((74.40))
83.40
Seattle-Bainbridge Island Seattle-Bremerton Edmonds-Kingston
((6.10))
6.60
((4.05))
4.45
((97.60))
106.60
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((7.75))
8.40
((5.10))
5.60
((62.00))
67.70
Mukilteo-Clinton
((3.60))
4.00
((2.35))
2.70
((57.60))
65.00
*Anacortes to Lopez6
((17.00))
18.10
((10.35))
11.15
((127.50))
136.40
*Shaw, Orcas6
((18.35))
19.50
((11.70))
12.55
((137.65))
146.90
*Friday Harbor6
((19.85))
21.05
((13.20))
14.10
((148.90))
158.50
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((6.15))
6.65
((6.15))
6.65
N/A
Anacortes to Sidney and Sidney to all destinations6
((26.05))
27.60
((16.30))
17.40
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((16.15))
17.20
((10.00))
10.80
N/A
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and
Friday Harbor to Sidney
(round trip)6
((32.30))
34.15
((20.00))
21.35
N/A
 
All fares rounded to the next multiple of $0.05.
*
These routes operate as a one-point toll collection system.
1SIZE - Vehicles ((up to)) 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 of purchase.
4SENIOR CITIZEN, DISABLED DRIVER OR DISABLED ATTENDANT DRIVER - Half fare discount applies to driver portion of the vehicle-driver fare and only when the driver is eligible. 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, when driving, to have the driver portion of the vehicle fare waived.
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 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 fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same business day as their reserved sailing. Refunds may be available under certain circumstances.
7CAPITAL SURCHARGE - ((There will be an additional)) 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 ((will be an additional)) is an included capital surcharge of $5.00. For Vashon Island routes, the ((additional)) included capital surcharge ((will be)) is $2.50 on multiride cards. For motorcycles in the San Juan Islands, the capital surcharge included on multiride cards ((will be)) is $2.50. For vehicles under 22' in the San Juan Islands, the capital surcharge included on multiride cards ((will be)) 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. ((WSF may implement such ferry passage on a pilot project basis to assess the operational, financial and administrative impact on WSF. By June 30, 2011, WSF shall submit a written report to the Transportation Commission identifying such impacts with a recommendation whether to make such passage authorization a permanent component of the WSF ferry toll schedule.))
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.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-18-002, filed 8/19/15, effective 10/1/15)
WAC 468-300-040 Oversize vehicle ferry tolls.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. October 1, ((2015)) 2017
Oversize Vehicle Ferry Tolls1
Overall Unit Length - Including Driver
ROUTES
22' To
Under 30'
Under ((7'6")) 7'2"
High5
22' To
Under 30'
Over ((7'6")) 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
((16.75))
17.70
((33.50))
35.15
((44.80))
46.75
((56.15))
58.40
((67.50))
70.00
((78.85))
81.65
((90.20))
93.25
1.15
Seattle-Bainbridge Island
Seattle/Bremerton
Edmonds-Kingston
((21.70))
22.90
((43.40))
45.55
((58.10))
60.65
((72.80))
75.75
((87.50))
90.85
((102.20))
105.95
((116.90))
121.05
((1.45))
1.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((27.75))
29.25
((55.50))
58.25
((74.30))
77.55
((93.10))
96.90
((111.90))
116.20
((130.65))
135.55
((149.45))
154.85
((1.90))
1.95
Mukilteo-Clinton
((12.80))
13.65
((25.55))
27.00
((34.25))
35.90
((42.90))
44.80
((51.55))
53.70
((60.25))
62.60
((68.90))
71.50
((0.85))
0.90
*Anacortes to Lopez2
((49.90))
52.35
((99.80))
104.45
((133.65))
139.15
((167.45))
173.90
((201.25))
208.65
((235.05))
243.35
((268.85))
278.10
((3.40))
3.50
*Anacortes to Shaw, Orcas2
((59.90))
62.80
((119.80))
125.30
((160.40))
166.95
((201.00))
208.65
((241.55))
250.30
((282.15))
292.00
((322.75))
333.65
((4.05))
4.15
*Anacortes to Friday Harbor
((71.15))
74.55
((142.30))
148.85
((190.50))
198.35
((238.70))
247.90
((286.90))
297.40
((335.05))
346.95
((383.25))
396.45
((4.80))
4.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((33.40))
35.15
((66.80))
70.00
((89.45))
93.25
((112.05))
116.50
((134.70))
139.75
((157.30))
163.05
((179.95))
186.30
N/A
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney to all destinations
((81.55))
85.45
((81.55))
85.45
((109.20))
113.90
((136.80))
142.30
((164.45))
170.70
((192.05))
199.10
((219.70))
227.50
((2.75))
2.85
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((50.50))
53.05
((50.50))
53.05
((67.60))
70.60
((84.70))
88.20
((101.80))
105.80
((118.90))
123.40
((136.00))
140.95
((1.70))
1.75
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)4
((101.00))
105.85
((101.00))
105.85
((135.20))
140.95
((169.40))
176.15
((203.60))
211.35
((237.80))
246.55
((272.00))
281.65
((3.40))
3.50
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 ((7'6")) 7'2" in height shall be charged the 22-30 foot length and under ((7'6")) 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 a single intermediate transfer when first purchasing the appropriate fare. The transfer is valid for a 24-hour period and is priced as follows: $64.40 base season, $86.80 peak season.
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 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 ((will be an additional)) 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 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 fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same business day as their reserved sailing. Refunds may be available under certain special circumstances.
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.
((DISCOUNT FROM REGULAR TOLL - Effective June 1, 2005, through fall of 2005, oversize vehicles))
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. ((With the implementation of EFS in spring 2006,)) 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. ((WSF may implement such ferry passage on a pilot project basis to assess the operational, financial and administrative impact on WSF. By June 30, 2011, WSF shall submit a written report to the Transportation Commission identifying such impacts with a recommendation whether to make such passage authorization a permanent component of the WSF ferry toll schedule.))
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.
EFFECTIVE 03:00 A.M. ((May 1, 2016)) October 1, 2018
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
((17.15))
17.70
((34.25))
35.15
((45.85))
46.75
((57.45))
58.40
((69.05))
70.00
((80.65))
81.65
((92.25))
93.25
1.15
Seattle-Bainbridge Island
Seattle/Bremerton
Edmonds-Kingston
((22.25))
22.90
((44.50))
45.55
((59.55))
60.65
((74.60))
75.75
((89.70))
90.85
((104.75))
105.95
((119.80))
121.05
1.50
*Fauntleroy-Vashon
*Southworth-Vashon
*Pt. Defiance-Tahlequah
((28.45))
29.25
((56.90))
58.25
((76.15))
77.55
((95.40))
96.90
((114.70))
116.20
((133.95))
135.55
((153.20))
154.85
1.95
Mukilteo-Clinton
((13.10))
13.65
((26.20))
27.00
((35.05))
35.90
((43.95))
44.80
((52.80))
53.70
((61.70))
62.60
((70.55))
71.50
0.90
*Anacortes to Lopez2
((51.15))
52.35
((102.30))
104.45
((136.95))
139.15
((171.60))
173.90
((206.25))
208.65
((240.90))
243.35
((275.55))
278.10
((3.45))
3.50
*Anacortes to Shaw, Orcas2
((61.40))
62.80
((122.75))
125.30
((164.35))
166.95
((205.90))
208.65
((247.50))
250.30
((289.10))
292.00
((330.65))
333.65
4.15
*Anacortes to Friday Harbor
((72.90))
74.55
((145.85))
148.85
((195.25))
198.35
((244.65))
247.90
((294.05))
297.40
((343.45))
346.95
((392.85))
396.45
4.95
Between Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor3
((34.25))
35.15
((68.50))
70.00
((91.70))
93.25
((114.90))
116.50
((138.15))
139.75
((161.35))
163.05
((184.55))
186.30
N/A
International Travel
Anacortes to Sidney to all destinations
((83.60))
85.45
((83.60))
85.45
((111.90))
113.90
((140.25))
142.30
((168.55))
170.70
((196.85))
199.10
((225.15))
227.50
2.85
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney
((51.80))
53.05
((51.80))
53.05
((69.35))
70.60
((86.85))
88.20
((104.40))
105.80
((121.95))
123.40
((139.45))
140.95
1.75
Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and Friday Harbor to Sidney (round trip)4
((103.60))
105.85
((103.60))
105.85
((138.70))
140.95
((173.70))
176.15
((208.80))
211.35
((243.90))
246.55
((278.90))
281.65
3.50
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" 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 a single intermediate transfer when first purchasing the appropriate fare. The transfer is valid for a 24-hour period and is priced as follows: $66.00 base season, $88.95 peak season.
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 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 ((will be)) is included an additional $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 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 fare and will be charged if the customer does not travel within the same business day as their reserved sailing. Refunds may be available under certain special circumstances.
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.
((DISCOUNT FROM REGULAR TOLL - Effective June 1, 2005, through fall of 2005, oversize vehicles))
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. ((With the implementation of EFS in spring 2006,)) 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. ((WSF may implement such ferry passage on a pilot project basis to assess the operational, financial and administrative impact on WSF. By June 30, 2011, WSF shall submit a written report to the Transportation Commission identifying such impacts with a recommendation whether to make such passage authorization a permanent component of the WSF ferry toll schedule.))
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.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 15-18-002, filed 8/19/15, effective 10/1/15)
WAC 468-300-220 Calculation of charter rates for vessels owned by the Washington state ferry system.
Pursuant to chapter 323, Laws of 1997, vessels owned by the Washington state ferry system may be made available for charter subject to operational availability. Execution of a charter agreement as set forth in the statute must precede a commitment to charter. The ((following)) actual hourly vessel operating costs ((have been calculated)) for establishing the rates to be charged for vessel charters ((from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016:
Vessel Class
Deck Crew
On Overtime
Deck Crew
On Straight Time
Jumbo Mark II
$1,785.00
 
$1,690.00
 
Jumbo
1,680.00
 
1,588.00
 
Super
1,633.00
 
1,542.00
 
Evergreen
1,082.00
 
1,011.00
 
Issaquah
1,189.00
 
1,111.00
 
Kwa-di-Tabil
1,051.00
 
980.00
 
Hiyu
624.00
 
581.00))
 
are calculated by the Washington state ferry system and published on its public web site, with updates on an annual or other periodic basis.
The rate for an individual charter will be calculated by:
(1) Multiplying the actual hourly operating cost ((set forth above)) for the vessel that is chartered by the number of hours, or fraction thereof, for which the vessel is chartered;
(2) Adding labor costs, mileage and per diem expenses to determine the total actual cost((s)) if the particular charter requires a crew callout; and
(3) Increasing the total actual cost((s)) calculated pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section by an appropriate profit margin based on market conditions, and rounding to the nearest fifty dollars.
In the case of charters for the transport of hazardous materials, the transporter is required to pay for all legs necessary to complete the charter, even if the vessel is simultaneously engaged in an operational voyage on behalf of the Washington state ferry system.