AgendaIntroductionsHistory of FCPGoals - What WSF NeedsLobbying for the changes Next steps

History of FCP2007 – Legislature Orders Long-Term Plan for WSF – Plan

A & Plan BDecember 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 & LobbyingMarch 2009 – Plan C Presented to House and SenateApril 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 boardNovember 2010 – M/V Chetzemoka launchedDecember 2010 – WSF presents service cuts for budget

cuts

FCP Goals for 2011 Session1. No Service Cuts 2. Build Big Boats – After three Kwa-di

Tabil, build 144-car Boats3. Maintain Fair Fares4. Think Better Governance5. Rename as “Marine Highways” because

they areEach element will be introduced. Raise your hand and the moderator recognize you. No interruptions or side conversations please.

Other Ideas Implement marketing for more tourists Create list of operational revenue and savings opportunitiesCo-Development Opportunities – Build over Parking areas such

as Seattle, Bainbridge, and EdmondsNew Lottery Games – “Float the Boat” Scratch TicketsSell 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.

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.

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 nowWith first 144-car boat, Convert Super Class boats to AC DriveRetire Evergreen State when possibleFollows Passenger Vessel Association Plan

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

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.

Short-Term LobbyingStop Service CutsAttend 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

Short-Term LobbyingStop Service CutsPass around the PetitionWrite to Governor

Governor Chris GregoireOffice of the GovernorPO Box 40002Olympia, WA 98504-0002

Fax: 360-753-4110Make an e-message: http://

www.governor.wa.gov/contact/default.aspCC: Washington State Ferries

David Moseley, Asst. Director2901 Third Avenue Suite 500Seattle WA 98121-3014moseled@wsdot.wa.gov

Short-Term LobbyingStop Service CutsEvery Organization Should Send a Letter

County CommissionsCity CouncilsChambers of CommerceBusiness AssociationsIndividual Persons and Businesses

Make a PointFerries vital for Transit and CommerceFerry Traffic increased in 2010Cutting service only yields 35% SavingsSmaller Boats Don’t Help

Lobby the Legislature for ChangesLobbying TipsFind your Legislator – Call for an appointmentFind a Constituent for other LegislatorsCome in Mixed GroupsTake Key Elements SheetExpect 15 minutesArrive 5 minutes EarlyBe sure to ListenAbove All – Be nice to their Legislative

Assistant

Senators & Representatives not around in 2011

Next StepsSession Starts January 10, 2011Lobby Olympia Every Day PossibleRally Day – January 26(?) Testimony before CommitteesWrite to NewspapersCoordinationSession Ends April 2011