Kitsap Transit weighing off-hour docking options for Southworth fast ferry
KT’s director says Washington State Ferries is amenable to docking at Southworth, but issues remain
This is the 2nd version of this article posted March 14, 2022; the tone is more realistic and accurate in that KT has not made a decision as to where they would like to moor the boats.
Comments below from Friends of Harper Pier:
“It’s encouraging,” said James Heytvelt, co-founder and spokesman of Friends of Harper Pier.
“We found it was a very positive step and are glad [Kitsap Transit and WSF] are holding the meetings. We will just have to keep our fingers crossed and see where it goes. We are in a holding pattern. We are continuing to be vigilant and follow the Kitsap Transit board meetings,” Heytvelt said.
This is very good news, but we have to remember it's not a done deal. We definitely have to keep our ears to the ground to know what's going on at the Kitsap Transit meetings still!
There is that all-important caveat that Mr. Clauson added at the end: “At this point, it’s hard to say because there are such a wide variety of environmental and tribal issues that have to be dealt with. Until we find something that I refer to it as a fatal flaw or that is going to make it cost-prohibitive, we are going to continue moving down this path of installing something at Southworth."
- Kelleen Thaxton
“This is excellent news, and we are greatly encouraged. We will let Kitsap Transit know that we appreciate this new approach and at the same time, stay vigilant. We should keep our signs up. Our efforts are paying off. Until we are absolutely certain that the Southworth plan will actually happen, we must keep informed and work to make sure that Kitsap Transit honors their commitment to pursue Southworth for mooring.” - Molly Rainey
