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Agenda

Agenda. Introductions History of FCP Goals - What WSF Needs Lobbying for the changes Next steps. History of FCP. 2007 – Legislature Orders Long-Term Plan for WSF – Plan A & Plan B December 2008 – WSF Puts out Plan A (Continue Sub-Standard Service) and Plan B (De-fund Ferries)

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  1. Agenda • Introductions • History of FCP • Goals - What WSF Needs • Lobbying for the changes • Next steps

  2. History of FCP • 2007 – Legislature Orders Long-Term Plan for WSF – Plan A & Plan B • December 2008 – WSF Puts out Plan A (Continue Sub-Standard Service) and Plan B (De-fund Ferries) • January 2009 – First Plan C Meeting • February 2009 – Rally at State Capitol & Lobbying • March 2009 – Plan C Presented to House and Senate • April 2009 – Partial Victory – Plan B rejected and build three 64-car Kwa-Di Tabil Class • September 2009 – Plan C changes to Ferry Community Partnership (FCP) • September 2010 – Governor demands 6.3% cuts across the board • November 2010 – M/V Chetzemokalaunched • December 2010 – WSF presents service cuts for budget cuts

  3. FCP Goals for 2011 Session • No Service Cuts • Build Big Boats – After three Kwa-di Tabil, build 144-car Boats • Maintain Fair Fares • Think Better Governance • Rename as “Marine Highways” because they are Each element will be introduced. Raise your hand and the moderator recognize you. No interruptions or side conversations please.

  4. Other Ideas • Implement marketing for more tourists • Create list of operational revenue and savings opportunities • Co-Development Opportunities – Build over Parking areas such as Seattle, Bainbridge, and Edmonds • New Lottery Games – “Float the Boat” Scratch Tickets • Sell Scratch Tickets and Pull-Tabs on Boats – Set aside and ban from children – start with larger routes. Must leave at end of sailing • Party Areas – Set aside an area and rent to parties – off-peak only • Advertising – If you remove the rust, you can paint whatever you want on the boat! – • No Advertizing on PA System. • Ferry Support License Plates – Like the Mariners Each element will be introduced. Raise your hand and the moderator recognize you. No interruptions or side conversations please.

  5. Key Element #1Do No Harm – No Service Cuts • All legislators and citizen testimonies say “No Service Cuts!” • Ferries operate at 65% Farebox Recovery. Cuts will only yield 35% savings while decreasing commerce. • Long-term plans must reflect a strategy to meet adequate levels of service over time to reflect: • Population growth • Socio-economic changes • Environmental challenges • National security • Reject unfunded mandates and false savings that push required spending elsewhere.

  6. Key Element #2Build the Big Boats Cheaper & Faster • Short-term 2009 goal was to resolve current crises, e.g. Pt. Townsend crisis, provide back-up vessel, replace Rhododendron. • Longer-term goal is to triage needs to meet capacity demand, not add capacity [yet]. • After completion of Kennewick, initiate the construction of three 144 car vessels to be completed within five years. • Start building two 144-car boats this biennium • Complete 144-car boats in 2013, 2014, and 2015 • 144-car boat design nearly ready now • With first 144-car boat, Convert Super Class boats to AC Drive • Retire Evergreen State when possible • Follows Passenger Vessel Association Plan

  7. Key Element #3Fair Fares • Recognize that ferry riders are leaders in funding their transit needs. • Ferry riders already support their ferries more than any other transit users, from 65 to +100% of operating costs. • Cap fare box recovery rate at 65% of operating costs. • 65% of operations costs – fuel, oil, labor, HQ, and power. • Fare box recovery includes concessions and current advertising revenues. • Other 30% from federal & state subsidies. • Study Fares Realistically. • Fare box recovery analysis and economic impact studies completed by 2014. • Control fuel surcharges. • Announce fuel surcharges at start of year, not a week-to-week variable fee. • Invest in fuel futures to stabilize surcharges. • Citizen oversight required

  8. Key Element #4Think Better Governance • Suggested in PVA Report • Set up Board of Directors • Run like a business • Less political involvement • Modeled on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee • Announce savings goals annually. Audit and publicize savings annually. • Maintain separation of capital and operations budgets. • Operations savings should stay within the operating budget as a rainy day fund or to reduce fares. • Capital savings should be used to fund ferries capital projects.

  9. Key Element Your Suggestions

  10. Short-Term LobbyingStop Service Cuts Attend WSF Community Meetings • Port Townsend/Coupeville (Keystone)Monday, Dec. 6, Noon to 1:00 p.m.Port Townsend Elks Lodge • Vashon IslandThursday, Dec. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Vashon High School • Whidbey Island (represents Coupeville (Keystone) and Clinton)Monday, Dec. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Langley Middle School • San Juan IslandsTuesday, Dec. 14, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.San Juan County Council, Friday HarborThis meeting will be streamed live on the San Juan County website http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx#mode.live • Bremerton/SeattleThursday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bremerton Ferry Terminal

  11. Short-Term LobbyingStop Service Cuts • Pass around the Petition • Write to Governor Governor Chris GregoireOffice of the GovernorPO Box 40002Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Fax: 360-753-4110 Make an e-message: http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/default.asp • CC: Washington State Ferries David Moseley, Asst. Director 2901 Third Avenue Suite 500 Seattle WA 98121-3014 moseled@wsdot.wa.gov

  12. Short-Term LobbyingStop Service Cuts Every Organization Should Send a Letter • County Commissions • City Councils • Chambers of Commerce • Business Associations • Individual Persons and Businesses Make a Point • Ferries vital for Transit and Commerce • Ferry Traffic increased in 2010 • Cutting service only yields 35% Savings • Smaller Boats Don’t Help

  13. Lobby the Legislature for ChangesLobbying Tips • Find your Legislator – Call for an appointment • Find a Constituent for other Legislators • Come in Mixed Groups • Take Key Elements Sheet • Expect 15 minutes • Arrive 5 minutes Early • Be sure to Listen • Above All – Be nice to their Legislative Assistant

  14. Lobbying for ChangesHouse Transportation Committee

  15. Senators & Representatives not around in 2011

  16. Lobbying for ChangesSenate Transportation Committee

  17. Next Steps • Session Starts January 10, 2011 • Lobby Olympia Every Day Possible • Rally Day – January 26(?) • Testimony before Committees • Write to Newspapers • Coordination • Session Ends April 2011

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