This $4,800,000 Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award from the Federal Transit Administration is to refurbish passenger spaces on up to six vessels in the Washington State Ferries (WSF) fleet. Key activities to be performed include preservation and improvement of passenger space interiors, signage, bulkheads, restrooms, terrazzo, and lighting. The expected outcomes are to enhance the passenger experience and comfort levels aboard the WSF vessels. The award was made on September...
This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) provides $1,068,856.00 to Kitsap Transit to support the rehabilitation of the M/V Solano passenger-only fast-ferry vessel. The funds will be used for capital maintenance to replace and upgrade the vessel's propulsion system, as well as overhaul the structural, mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary systems. The overhaul is expected to increase the reliability of Kitsap...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $1,008,669 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 21, 2022 for vessel preservation activities through March 31, 2025. The funding will support systemwide vessel improvement and renovation activities to extend the useful life of the Washington State Ferries fleet assets. Key activities include upgrading vessel systems, structures,...
This $30.9 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides operating assistance to Kitsap Transit for transit services in the Bremerton and Seattle urbanized areas of Washington state. The funding will sustain local ferries and fast ferries from January 2021 through December 2021 to support continued transit operations and promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. No...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $50 million Project Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 17, 2021. The grant funds will support operating and preventative maintenance activities for ferry routes operated by Washington State Ferries through September 30, 2025. Specifically, the funding will be used to help prevent, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19...
The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has awarded a $502,653 grant to King County Metro Transit to fund the construction of the Seattle Multimodal Terminal - Colman Dock Passenger Only Ferry (POF) dock replacement and implement preventive maintenance activities for the agency's marine division. The grant will cover labor, equipment, and supply expenses for the dock construction...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Washington State Department of Transportation $79.56 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program to support operating activities for Washington State Ferries through September 2029. The funding will help prevent, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting existing eligible operating activities on ferry routes operated by Washington State Ferries. This operating assistance...
This $1,361,422 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on September 9, 2024 will support passenger-only ferry vessel preventive maintenance activities for the King County Metro Marine Division in Washington. The grant funds will enable the agency to perform critical maintenance work to improve the operational safety, service efficiency, and reliability of its water taxi services. As the sole recipient of this award, King...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded an $80 million Project Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will support rural operating assistance for Washington State Ferries through June 2025. CFDA 20.509 aims to improve, initiate, or continue public transportation services in nonurbanized areas and provide technical assistance to rural transportation...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $5 million Project Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support the Issaquah Class Passenger Ferry Reduction Gear Preservation Project. The project aims to preserve the reduction gears on Issaquah class ferries operated by Washington State Ferries, helping to maintain this key equipment and ensure continued...