Virtual Meeting Agenda – FINAL HEARING
2025-2027 Ferry Fare Changes & Repealing Toll Exemption for Transit
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Commission reserves the right to take action on any item on the agenda, make adjustments to the order of agenda items, and adjust the time of adjournment as needed.
Public Testimony
Those wishing to offer comments can do so during the public comment period either in person or virtually, after registering online. To sign up for virtual comment, using the Q&A box found on-screen during the meeting, indicate your name and that you would like to provide comments. Written comments can also be submitted via email at: transc@wstc.wa.gov.
The Commission welcomes all viewpoints and requests speakers be courteous, respectful, and comply with time limitations as specified by the Commission Chair. Unacceptable behavior, including vulgar and obscene language, threats, and personal attacks, will result in removal from the meeting.
Safety First
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Item 1: 10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Jim Restucci, Vice Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 2: 10:05
Overview of 2025/27 Ferry Fare Proposal
Presenters: Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
An overview of the proposed ferry fare adjustments will be provided, along with a summary of the public input received by Aug. 5, 2025.
2025-2027 Ferry Fare Proposal (pdf 936kb)
Item 3: 10:35
Overview: Repealing Toll Exemption for Transit
Presenter: Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
The 2025 Legislature enacted a law directing the Commission to repeal current toll exemptions on bridges for transit operators by October 1, 2025.
Repealing Toll Bridge Exemptions for Transit (pdf 381kb)
Item 4: 10:50
Public Comment
Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- To sign up for virtual public comment please put your name in the Q&A box and indicate if you are testifying on the ferry fare proposal or the toll exemption repeal.
- The Commission welcomes all viewpoints and requests speakers be courteous, respectful, and comply with time limitations as specified by the Commission Chair.
Item 5: 11:10
Commission Discussion & Action
Presenter: Jim Restucci, Vice Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
The Commission will discuss and take action on:
- Ferry Fare Changes
- Repeal of Toll Exemption for Transit
Adjourn: 11:30
Next Meeting:
September 16 & 17, 2025
Wenatchee, WA
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