May 16, 2024

Kitsap Transit Fare Policy Proposal and Public Hearing – 7/2

Kitsap Transit (KT) is proposing changes to its Fare Policy that would go into effect on Oct. 1, 2024. The changes include the following:

• Increasing one-way cash fares and monthly passes for the Cross-Sound Passenger-Only Ferry (POF) service
• Eliminating the Bus/Ferry Pass and offering Cross-Sound POF passholders fare-free rides on Kitsap Transit Local Foot Ferry, Routed, ACCESS and On-Demand/Dial-A-Ride services for the month their pass is valid
• Raising parking fees at Kitsap Transit’s Annapolis Ferry Terminal and parking fines at all lots
• Delegating authority to Kitsap Transit's Executive Director to set Special Rates of fare for marketing purposes

In addition, on Oct. 1, 2025, Kitsap Transit would implement another increase to one-way cash fares and monthly passes for the Cross-Sound Passenger-Only Ferry (POF) service. For a complete list of changes, see our Fare Policy Proposal webpage.

Also prior to the 2025 fare increase on the Cross-Sound POF, Kitsap Transit will study the usage of transfers on this service, the revenue impact on the Ferry Fund, and the potential feasibility and impact of eliminating transfer credits on the Cross-Sound POF.

The proposed fare increases for the Cross-Sound POF – the first since the service launched in 2017 – are in response to recent, ongoing inflationary conditions and growing urgency to preserve the long-term sustainability of the Marine Services fleet and facilities.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed fare policy changes at 8:30 AM on July 2, 2024, or as soon thereafter as possible. Public meetings are currently facilitated virtually through hybrid meeting options including both in-person and Zoom. Information and attendance instructions will be posted with the July 2, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda and will be available on Kitsap Transit’s website at www.kitsaptransit.com/agency-information/transit-board.

A public comment period is established between May 18, 2024, and July 2, 2024. Written testimony, including email, must be received by Jackie Bidon, Clerk of the Board; 60 Washington Avenue, Suite 200; Bremerton, WA 98337 or JacquelynB@kitsaptransit.com no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, July 1, 2024, to be considered at the July 2, 2024 public hearing.

Click here to submit your comments on the proposed fare policy changes. The deadline to submit comments online is June 13, 2024.

Proposed fare policy change information is available at the Harborside Administration Office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and available online at www.kitsaptransit.com

If you have questions, please contact Kitsap Transit's Customer Service staff by calling 360.373.2877 or 800.501.RIDE.

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