After a slew of mechanical issues and one ferry that crashed into the Fauntleroy dock terminal, Washington State Ferries has announced that they will be receiving $38 million in funding from the federal government to invest in infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration announced it will award $173 million to the Ferry Boat Program, a considerable increase over last year’s funding of $77.6 million. Most of this funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides $550 billion in financing for infrastructure projects over the next 10 years.The Ferry Boat Program helps fund ferry services across the country, including Washington state.
The money is distributed based on ridership, vehicles transported, and the length of routes, which benefits WSF because they transport the most vehicles by ferry in the country. “We will use the funding for preventative maintenance, preservation, and improvement of ferry vessels to ensure the vessels remain in safe, efficient, and effective operating condition,” Warr said. “The primary use of the funds is for renovation, replacement or upgrade of vessel systems.”
Nine ferry operators in Washington will receive money – including smaller amounts to Kitsap Transit, Whatcom and Skagit Counties, and the Colville Confederated Tribes northwest of Spokane.
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