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Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry Project
OverviewKitsap Transit currently operates five passenger-only ferry (POF) routes: Two intracounty routes connecting Bremerton to Port Orchard and Annapolis, as well as three intercounty ones from Bremerton, Kingston, and Southworth to downtown Seattle. Kitsap Transit's Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry (POF) Project seeks to explore alternatives for adding new POF ferry routes within Kitsap County. This study will result in the development of an Intracounty POF Business Plan and Long-Range Strategy that will become the blueprint for the implementation of local intracounty POF services. Kitsap Transit has initially identified three routes to be included in this evaluation:
Up to two (2) additional routes will be identified through public engagement, drawing upon comments heard through the Long-Range Transit Plan (2022) process, potential demand, and review of routing opportunities and constraints. What's Happening Now?June 2025 Community Survey We've launched a survey to collect feedback on the three potential intracounty POF routes and solicit ideas for up to two additional routes for the study. Please take our June 2025 survey: CLICK HERE.Survey closes at noon on June 25, 2025. History and Background This project is beginning with a thorough effort to understand existing local and cross-sound ferry services and previous POF studies, including:
This phase of the study will conclude with a summary of needs, constraints and potential routing and landing site locations for future analysis. Community Engagement Early community engagement with local community leaders will help identify additional routes to be considered as a part of the site screening and evaluation process. Future engagement with jurisdictions, Tribal governments, community members, and interested parties will be conducted throughout the study process. The study team will be seeking input throughout the project, during the three key phases listed below:
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Mosquito Fleet Map (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1908) Project Contact News Media Contact Subscribe to the Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry Project e-mail list
Kitsap County Transportation Co. ferry schedule, |
Next Steps
Phase 1: Service Opportunities and Route Analysis
The study will evaluate landing site locations and routing based on analysis criteria such as potential demand, multimodal access, water depth, and available space for vessel programming and land use compatibility. With routes identified, review of alternatives will outline the risks and operational considerations for each proposed route at a high level, including terminal facilities, vessels, operations, and financial considerations.
Study Timeline
Scheduled completion of this study is programmed for the end of 2025, with a final report documenting the analysis conducted and the proposed business plan and long-range strategy for Kitsap Passenger Only Ferry Service.
Project Timeline
Get e-mail updates on the project by subscribing to the Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry (POF) Project topic.
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M/V Reliance from Mosquito Fleet era (Courtesy of Kitsap History Museum) |
M/V Reliance in today's Puget Sound area fleet (Photo by Kitsap Transit) |
