RES 97-33 SUPPORT OF PASSENGER ONLY FERRY SERVICE BETWEEN KINGSTON AND SEATTLERESOLUTION NO. 97-33
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, in support of
passenger only ferry services between Kingston, Washington, and Seattle,
Washington.
WHEREAS, effective passenger ferry service that achieves parity in service for all
West Sound passenger terminals is a vital aspect of transporting increasing numbers of
people across Puget Sound; and
WHEREAS, initiation of a passenger-only ferry route between Kingston and
Seatfie would be an important step toward parity of ferry service for the West Sound ferry
terminals in Kitsap County, with positive long term economic benefits throughout the
region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bainbridge Island has a continuing interest in achieving
timely, efficient, and reliable passenger ferry service connecting closely to commuter'
origin; and
WHEREAS, increasing passenger traffic has taxed the passenger-carrying
capacity of ferries assigned to the Bainbridge Island-Seattle route during commuter hours;
and
WHEREAS, many ferry passengers using the Bainbridge Island-Seattle run come
from north Kitsap county including Kingston; and
WHEREAS, a recent survey by the Washington State ferry system (see Pacific
Rim Resources: Report of September 10, 1997) showed that a significant portion of the
ferry users of the Bainbridge Island- Seattle run (25%) and the Kingston-Edmonds run
(41%) would "Very likelf' use a passenger only ferry route between Kingston and Seattle;
and
WHEREAS, the Kingston Chamber of Commerce and citizens of the greater
Kingston area have shown tangible support and enthusiasm for a passenger-only ferry
route between Kingston and Seattle through sponsorship of the Kingston Passenger Ferry
Demonstration Day on September 27, 1997.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. We commend the Kingston Chamber of Commerce sponsorship of the Kingston
Passenger Ferry Demonstration Day.
2. We support continuing efforts to establish passenger-only ferry service between
Kingston and Seattle.
3. We will work together with Kingston and other West Sound communities, the
Washington State DOT and other relevant agencies to achieve parity of ferry service throughout
the region.
PASSED by the City Council this 16t~ day of October, 1997.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 16th day of October, 1997.
ANDREW W. MARON, Mayor Pro Tempore
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