They're going to have to wish a little harder. The commission adopted the cuts as part of its recommended transportation budget, despite pleas for reconsideration from residents of ferry-dependent communities in Anacortes, Kitsap County, the San Juan Islands and Vashon Island.
Ferries are our lifeline.
Yesterday, ferry officials filled in the details by presenting a list of ferry services that would be cut. The cuts, which would take effect next summer unless new money is found, focus on night and midday runs and eliminate all passenger-only service. Ten boats would be taken out of service. The commission adopted the list and added it to the budget proposal pending in the Legislature, which starts a 60-day session Jan. 10. Washington State Ferries Director Paul Green said service cuts are only part of the solution.