Transportation & Mobility

Gary English (Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee) reports on the Fauntleroy Dock Replacement Project.

Gary English (Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee) reported on the Fauntleroy Dock Replacement Project. Two motions were discussed regarding protecting marine mammals (Joe Yarkin, Theo Eicher) and no nuclear in Washington (Kevin Jones). Due to technical difficulties, YouTube shows audio only.

Collaborating to Improve Well-Being (Economic Justice Alliance), Sector reports on Commuters and Spiritual Practices, document approvals, changes in King County Climate Action plan implementation team

North End Ferry signage problems and impact on ferry loading was reported by Laura Cerven.

King County Traffic Safety Action Plan Overview

Guests from King County Sargeant Theresa Schrimpsher and Major Koby Hammil (Sheriff’s Office), Director Leon Richardson and Bong StoDomingo (Department of Local Services) and John Vander Sluis (Roads) gave an update on safety on Vashon roads and answered questions.

VIGA update, PSE Advisory Committee update and motions, Unincorporated King County Economic Alliance Program update, new V-MCC board member, trash can update, vote on resolution supporting Islanders for Ferry Action, vote on resolution from Vashon Town Plan committee

Updates and Q&A with King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle Indian Health Board update on Vashon facility, presentation of resolution supporting Islanders for Ferry Action, overnight emergency shelter discussion, presentation of resolution from Vashon Town Plan Committee

King County Sheriff's Department on Vashon crime, ferry update incl Islanders for Ferry Action, PSE Advisory Committee updates, Vashon Town Plan Committee updates

Puget Sound Energy on Tree Wire/vegetation management/ easements, Vashon water supply concerns, roads update, ferry system update, Vashon Food Bank update

Megan Jackson on WA state's new laws around septic systems, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, motions presented by the Environment and Climate Committee, Justin Hirsh on the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, Ben Carr on the V-MCC accomplishments, 2023 V-MCC expenses and proposed 2024 budget, new board member, Post Office update

Vote on Addition to the Ferry Advisory Committee (Wendy Aman was elected), vote passed on a resolution to increase passenger only ferry service until the 3 boat service is restored, Postal Service problems and ways we can help