Category: Letters
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Renewed Optimism
Dear Commissioners Wesen, Browning, and Burns, We’re writing with renewed optimism following your comments about your interest in reestablishing a…
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Sept 22: 2027 Ferry Fares and Your Opportunity to Comment
There has been a lot of discussion recently about ferry fares, operating costs, ridership and how the County should set…
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Why the Ferry Matters to Us
For island residents, the Guemes Island Ferry is not a convenience. It is a necessity. For many of us, it…
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How Ferry Fares Are Calculated
Most riders see only the final number on the fare schedule. Few of us ever see the process that produces…
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What Recent Ridership Trends Tell Us
Every bridge, road, transit line, and ferry produces data that tells a story about how people use it. The trick…
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Understanding Operating Costs
Roads require maintenance, parks require upkeep, fire departmentsrequire trained crews. The Guemes Island Ferry is no different. Fuel, crew wages,…
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Capital Projects vs. Operating Expenses
One of the most important decisions in public finance is also one of the least visible: deciding what belongs to…
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Lessons from the Anchor Ticketing System
Communities often assume new technology is automatically an improvement. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it isn’t. Technology isn’t valuable because it’s…
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Why Good Questions Matter
Throughout this series, we’ve explored how the ferry operates, how fares are set, how operating costs differ from long-term investments,…
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Emergency Access and Community Needs
When we talk about public infrastructure, we usually begin with cost. We shouldn’t. The first question is simpler: who is…
