Author: GIFC

  • Pause 2026 Fare Increase

    Pause 2026 Fare Increase

    We must raise several ongoing concerns about the data and budgeting practices underlying these calculations. For this methodology to work—and…

  • Budgets: Capital vs Maintenace

    Budgets: Capital vs Maintenace

    On page 23 of the 2025 Draft Ferry Fare Target Report, something doesn’t add up. The category “4910-Miscellaneous” shows $139,744…

  • Higher Fares Show Less Cars and Passengers

    Higher Fares Show Less Cars and Passengers

    Over the past three years, Guemes Island Ferry ridership trends show a notable shift that aligns with the fare increases…

  • Where Did the Ferry Money Go?

    Where Did the Ferry Money Go?

    At the August 5, 2024 Ferry Target Report meeting, something important happened — and it deserves your full attention. Public…

  • Engine Replacement is not Routine Maintenance

    Engine Replacement is not Routine Maintenance

    Let’s get one thing straight: replacing ferry engines is not “routine maintenance.” Routine maintenance is changing filters, checking oil, and…

  • Anacortes Ferry Terminal Modifications Public Comment June 25 – July 25

    Anacortes Ferry Terminal Modifications Public Comment June 25 – July 25

    The purpose of this document is to provide information to the residents of Guemes Island and Anacortes about the Anacortes…

  • GIFC Monthly Meeting 061225

    Agenda DRAFT GIFC Meeting Minutes 6/12/2025 Call to order:  Committee Members in Attendance:  Community Members in Attendance: Public Comment: Agenda…

  • GIFC Monthly Meeting 051525

    Thursday 5/15 proposed agenda for the evening: Call to order: 7:00 Public Comment: Minutes Approval: Regular Business: Adjourn

  • GIFC Monthly Meeting 031325

    Proposed Agenda: Call to Order Public Comment Regular Business: Adjourn

  • Ferry Committee Annual Meeting 030925

    AGENDA:– New Electronic Ticketing System– New Ferry & Capital Task Force– Spending = Rising Fares– Election of Ferry Committee– SIX…