Posted on: September 11, 2018
The required dry docking of the M/V Christine Anderson, one of Pierce County’s two ferries, will begin Sept. 17 and is expected to be complete by Nov. 2. The county’s other ferry, the M/V Steilacoom II, will handle the full schedule.
Puglia Engineering, In...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: June 28, 2018
A construction project to replace the Pierce County Ferry System’s secondary ferry slip at the Steilacoom Dock will begin July 15 and run through the end of the year.The system has two ferries. The ferry that is not in service is normally docked at the se...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 15, 2018
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional runs to accommodate Memorial Day weekend travelers.Pierce County will operate two boats between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, May 25, and between 9:30 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. on Monday, May 28. An additional run...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 10, 2018
Peak season fares start May 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers. The base fare for vehicles up to 22 feet in length will increase from $18.35 to $23.85. Fares for seniors and disabled persons with vehicle will increase from $15.25 to $19.80. Value Pass, ...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: October 20, 2017
The M/V Steilacoom II, a Pierce County ferry, was cleared to sail by the United States Coast Guard Oct. 20 following an evaluation of damage found on the hull.
Ferry crews from HMS Ferries, Inc., which operates the Pierce County ferry system on the county’...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: September 20, 2017
Non-peak season fare rates start Sunday, Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
The fare for vehicles up to and including 22 feet in length will be $18.35, compared to the peak season fare of $23.85. Those with a Senior ID or Disability Permit driving ...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: August 24, 2017
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional runs over the Labor Day weekend to accommodate holiday travelers.
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, a run departing Steilacoom at 10 p.m. will be offered.
Pierce County will operate two ferries on Friday, Sept. 1 a...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: June 22, 2017
Pierce County Ferry riders should be aware of several schedule changes during the Fourth of July weekend.
Additional runs offered
Pierce County will offer additional runs over the weekend to accommodate holiday travelers.
On July 3 and 4, a run departing Ste...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 30, 2017
The Pierce County Ferry will offer a new fare category for motorcycle riders starting June 1.
Motorcycle riders with a Senior ID or a Disability Permit will pay $10.75 for a ticket during peak season, which runs May 1 through Sept. 30. They will pay $8.25 ...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 22, 2017
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional runs over the Memorial Day weekend to accommodate holiday travelers.
Pierce County will operate two boats on Friday, May 26 and Monday, May 29. One boat will handle normally-scheduled runs. On Friday the system...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 25, 2017
The Pierce County Ferry will offer a new daily run starting May 1 to accommodate evening travelers.
The run will depart Steilacoom at 7:40 p.m. and head to Anderson Island. The return run will depart Anderson Island at 8:10 p.m.
“This new run will provide P...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 20, 2017
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
The base fare for vehicles 21 feet in length or less will be $23.85, compared to the non-peak season fare of $18.35. A vehicle driven by someone with a Senior ID or Disability Permit wi...
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: September 16, 2016
Non-peak season fare rates start Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their rates decrease from the peak season rate of $23.85 to the non-peak season rate of $18.35, while passengers...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: August 29, 2016
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional runs during the Labor Day weekend to accommodate holiday travelers.
Pierce County will operate both boats from noon to 6:40 p.m. on Sept. 2, 4 and 5. In addition to normally scheduled runs, the system’s se...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: June 28, 2016
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional weekend runs in July and August to minimize delays during the busy summer season as part of a pilot program in 2016.
Pierce County will operate both boats from noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. In addi...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: June 24, 2016
Pierce County Ferry riders should be aware of several items during the Fourth of July weekend.
Schedule changesDuring the Fourth of July weekend, a run departing Steilacoom at 10 p.m. on July 3 and 4 will be offered. The run departing Steilacoom at 4...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 20, 2016
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule on Memorial Day, May 30.
The ferry will operate a one-boat service, instead of a two-boat service that is typically offered on holiday weekends. The M/V Steilacoom II will handle the holiday...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 6, 2016
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non-peak season rate of $18.35 to the peak season rate of $23.85, while passengers drivi...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: February 29, 2016
Pierce County Ferry service is expected to resume in the early evening Feb. 29 once the M/V Christine Anderson is cleared to take over the remaining runs of the day.
Ferry service has been down since 5:45 a.m. Feb. 29 after the system’s other ferry, th...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: February 29, 2016
The Pierce County Ferry is expected to be out of service most of Feb. 29 following electrical issues on the M/V Steilacoom II.
The ferry lost steering controls on one engine as it departed Steilacoom at 5:45 a.m. for the first run of the day. The ferry...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: December 10, 2015
Repairs will be made to the Pierce County Ferry landing on Anderson Island outside of sailing hours the week of Dec. 14.
Crews will repair damaged apron hinges and brackets between 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 5:45 a.m. Dec. 15. The apron hinges and brack...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: December 7, 2015
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase across all rider categories except for youth starting Jan. 1, 2016.
The increase was recommended as part of the 2015 Waterborne Transportation Study, and included in the 2016 Pierce County Budget.
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Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 6, 2016
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non-peak season rate of $18.35 to the peak season rate of $23.85, while passengers drivi...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: September 17, 2015
Non-peak season fare rates start Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their rates decrease from the peak season rate of $22.30 to the non-peak season rate of $17.80, while passengers...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: August 21, 2015
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles and vehicles with low ground clearance - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer – traveling to or f...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: June 5, 2015
The biennial inspection of the M/V Steilacoom II, one of Pierce County’s two ferries, will begin June 12, and is expected to be complete July 9. The county’s other ferry, the M/V Christine Anderson, will handle the full schedule.
Vigor Industrial, the ...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: June 3, 2015
Pierce County Ferry riders are invited to learn about draft recommendations developed during the ferry system’s Waterborne Transportation Study at a June 11 public meeting on Anderson Island.
The draft recommendations include short-term and long-term str...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 20, 2015
Pierce County will offer an additional weekday run departing Steilacoom at 4:45 a.m. June 15-19 to support commuters during the U.S. Open Championship.
This run was added in anticipation of increased ferry demand and traffic in Steilacoom. The run may ...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 18, 2015
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles and vehicles with low ground clearance - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer – traveling to or from Anderson or Ketron islands for Memorial Day weekend should plan ahead to avoid extre...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 13, 2015
Just as doctors recommend annual physicals for their patients, the U.S. Coast Guard also insists on ferry boat inspections every two years.
One of Pierce County’s two ferries, the M/V Steilacoom II, will motor into dry dock on June 1 for its biennial i...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: May 4, 2015
Pierce County Ferry riders are invited to learn about potential alternatives developed as part of the ferry system’s Waterborne Transportation Study at a May 14 public meeting on Anderson Island.
Alternatives regarding schedule changes, fare policies a...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 20, 2015
Pierce County officials are applauding the state legislature for passing a bill that aligns ferry system funding increases with inflation. Prior to Senate Bill 5307, revenue streams to county ferry systems were largely dependent on available state gas-tax...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: April 13, 2015
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Peak season runs through Sept. 30.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: March 13, 2015
Pierce County Ferry riders are invited to take a survey during each of their sailings on March 17, 19, 21 and 22 to share information about their trip as part of the ferry system’s Waterborne Transportation Study.
The origin and destination survey will...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: December 22, 2014
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase by 3 percent in 2015 across all rider categories except for youth.
“This is the second part of a two-step increase needed to help cover increased operational and maintenance expenses,” said Deb Wallac...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: September 25, 2014
Non-peak season fare rates apply starting Oct. 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their rates decrease from the peak season rate of $21...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System
Posted on: September 9, 2014
Several Pierce County ferry runs will be canceled while construction crews make improvements to the Steilacoom ferry landing.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, Thursday, Sept. 18, Sunday, Sept. 21, and Thursday, Sept. 25, the runs departing Steilacoom at 8:40 p.m.,...Read on...
Pierce County Ferry System