2.5 percent vehicle, 1 percent passenger fare increases floated for state ferries

Ferry fare increases totaling 5 percent for vehicles and 2 percent for passengers over two years are proposed by the Washington State Transportation Commission. In a news release, the fare hikes would be staggered over time. The first increase would occur Oct. 1 this year with 2.5 percent for vehicles and 1 percent for passengers. That would be mirrored again in May 2016.

June 30, 2015 7:06 pm

Ferry fare increases totaling 5 percent for vehicles and 2 percent for passengers over two years are proposed by the Washington State Transportation Commission.

In a news release, the fare hikes would be staggered over time. The first increase would occur Oct. 1 this year with 2.5 percent for vehicles and 1 percent for passengers. That would be mirrored again in May 2016.

Other changes would affect over-height surcharges.

A few public comment meetings will be held about the increases. One on South Whidbey will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at the Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave.