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Ferry Maintenance Facility Project
Explore Our StoryMapWe have created an interactive StoryMap to keep you informed about the project and gather your valuable feedback. Learn why Kitsap Transit needs a ferry maintenance facility, the process to identify a suitable location and find out how to submit comments. Learn more at https://arcg.is/LrW0L OverviewSince launching its Fast Ferry service in 2017, Kitsap Transit’s ferry program has quickly grown to include 10 vessels, now Washington’s second-largest ferry fleet. To meet ongoing maintenance needs, Kitsap Transit is planning to construct a new ferry maintenance facility. This facility will increase ferry service reliability and directly benefit multimodal transit in the region. This Kitsap Transit-owned, operated and dedicated facility will provide:
Why is a New Ferry Maintenance Facility Needed?Kitsap Transit operates 10 vessels — seven fast ferries and three local ferries — across five routes. Kitsap Transit’s fleet varies in design, with each of the distinct vessel classes requiring substantially different maintenance and repair needs, parts inventories and employee knowledge and skills. Currently, Kitsap Transit does not have a dedicated ferry maintenance facility. Instead, limited maintenance and repair activities are completed at the dock by Kitsap Transit maintenance staff. Any maintenance activities, repairs and inspections that require specialized equipment or supporting infrastructure are performed at area shipyards. This can lead to service disruptions and increased maintenance costs. Having a facility dedicated to fulfilling the varying needs of Kitsap Transit’s fleet is critical to meeting the region’s transportation demands. The facility will enhance service reliability by enabling regular, efficient, and cost-effective vessel maintenance. It will also centralize operations to reduce transportation and staff travel time and expand moorage capacity for the Kitsap Transit fleet. Engagement and Public InputKitsap Transit is committed to effectively and transparently engaging with local area Tribes, agencies with jurisdiction, stakeholders, and the community. Kitsap Transit will also provide information on the project process, site selection, and potential impacts and benefits as information becomes available. |
Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Route Map (above)
Kitsap Transit Local Foot Ferry Route Map (above) Project Documents Project Contact |
What’s Happening Now?
Ferry Maintenance Facility Siting Study
Kitsap Transit is exploring options for potential sites in Kitsap County that could support a vessel maintenance facility. Next on the horizon is a detailed design and environmental evaluation of three site alternatives:
- Kitsap Marina
- Kitsap Marina and Suldan’s Boat Works combined properties
- Port Orchard Railway Marina and Bar & Grill combined properties
To learn more about the potential sites and this project, we have published a StoryMap with more details.
Project Timeline
Kitsap Transit is in the alternatives evaluation phase of the Ferry Maintenance Facility Project. This phase will involve developing conceptual layouts for the facility at each site, developing cost estimates and completing assessment of environmental considerations. The goal of evaluation under this phase is to support selection of a proposed preferred alternative.
Evaluation will be informed by feedback from Tribes, local and regional agencies and interested organizations, Kitsap Transit users, and members of the public. Evaluation findings and identification of a proposed preferred alternative is anticipated in early 2024.
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Kitsap Transit vessels receive maintenance service at local boatyards – the Carlisle at the Port Townsend Boatyard and the Solano at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders.
