Next time you see a bus driver, honk, wave, do all you can to let them know how much you appreciate all they do for our children. San Francisco is shaken by a devastating earthquake. The state of Washington responds to the needs of our neighbor by providing passenger-only ferries. Residents are able to get to their jobs, schools and medical facilities. Puget Sound residents are rattled by an earthquake.
Bridges are closed, highways damaged, congestion clogs the streets, auto ferry terminals are closed.
Many communities in Puget Sound depend on ferries for economic development, medical reasons, employment and educational opportunities. Imagine how much worse the aftermath of Wednesday's earthquake could have been had thousands more people opted not to take advantage of our marine highways. They are vital to our economy, environment and quality of life. In addition, when roads and bridges fail, ferry service is our most reliable means of transporting people, goods and supplies. Contact your legislators to remind them that our marine highways need to be reliable highways.