Topic: Transportation
Survey Says!
Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) surveys completed in 2016 and early 2017. You can find links to the survey results below and can see how state residents like you voted on key transportation issues. 2017 VOWS Statewide Survey on Transportation Needs & Priorities – Summary Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes: Build-Paddle-Share, Kick-off and Open House April 21, 6 p.m., Friday Harbor High School STEM Building Community organizations on San Juan Island have developed a pilot project with Lummi Nation member and Master Canoe builder, Dean Washington, to build Coast Salish style cedar strip canoes in the San Juan Islands with students in Continue Reading
Spring Road Maintenance April 17-25
Written on April 16, 2017 at 9:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Starting Monday, National Park Service maintenance staff will begin Phase I re-striping and clearing road edges of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and motorist. Phase I will be complete by April 25. There will be no work on weekends. Phase II will begin in mid-June and should be completed by July 28. Thank Continue Reading
Spring Street Pocket Park Construction Update
Written on April 10, 2017 at 3:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This is a construction update on what to expect today through the remainder of the week. The pavers have been installed but the final concrete pour was cancelled last Friday due to bad weather. The Contractor is now scheduled to pour the balance of the concrete on Wednesday, April 12th. This portion of sidewalk will Continue Reading
Design a License Plate for the SJ Islands!
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Specialty Plate Design Initiative What is this all about? This initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds on an annual basis for the conservation and stewardship of natural, agricultural, historic and cultural resources in the San Juan Islands. Who is running this Continue Reading
Round Towner
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Curt VanHyning in the mailbag today… Dear Editor, Can you imagine being unable to get to your medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery store or community events? Neither can we so in 2013 we formed the non-profit shuttle service RoundTowner to serve low-income seniors, elderly and disabled rural residents of our county. At Continue Reading
Park Street Sewer & Water Line Replacement Project
Written on March 31, 2017 at 7:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Park Street project, scheduled to begin the week of April 3rd, is in anticipation of other street and sidewalk improvements that are scheduled to begin in May 2017. Improvements are estimated to be completed within sixty (60) calendar days. The Town awarded the project to Ariston Pacific, Inc. from Bellingham, Washington. The Contractor will Continue Reading
WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.
Connector Road Open House
Written on March 28, 2017 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Works is hosting a Connector Road Open House on Wednesday April 12th at the San Juan Island Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Come learn about: The “Connector Road” project from Pear Point Road to Turn Point Road Project design and details Construction Schedule Current details on this project may Continue Reading
High School Aviation Field Trip
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of FHHS kids and their teachers had a fun field trip to Seattle on Sunday. Mari Peterson, Assistant Chief Pilot at Westwind Aviation is teaching an aviation class (sort of an “introduction to aviation” type course) along with Derek Smith this semester at Friday Harbor High School. She coordinated a visit for her students down to King Continue Reading
F.R.O.G. Survey Results
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of several completed 2016 Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys. We would like to share the results of these surveys with you so you can see how riders like you view key ferry issues as well as how Washington State Ferries (WSF) 2016 winter performance was rated. Click on Continue Reading
Save by Riding the RoundTowner
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Curt VanHyning shares this note with you… While our county has no public transportation, the non-profit RoundTowner has been providing low-cost ($3) shuttle rides in Friday Harbor since 2013. The charity corporation was established to provide affordable transportation for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the rural general public and has just surpassed the 5,000-ride Continue Reading
WSF Halloween Costume Contest
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winners get a behind-the-scenes ferry tour on Monday It is the ferry captain’s job to get dressed in uniform every morning and take the wheel of one of the state’s 22 ferries. This Halloween is a day like any other for Washington State Ferries (WSF) captains, except they’re expecting a few witches, ghosts, goblins and Continue Reading
Remembering the M/V Evergreen State
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard has quite a few beautiful photos of the decommissioned Washington State Ferry M/V Evergreen State on his blog. See them all at this link.
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks & Fair Department, Land Bank, and Public Works Departments of the County. New with this update is incorporation of the County’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. The PTNA provides Continue Reading
Construction Update: Week of August 29th, 2016
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor – Waterline Replacement Project Locations of work: Underground construction is complete except for tie-in locations This week, Contractor is scheduled to tie-in the new waterline at the following locations: Douglas and San Juan Valley Rd. Spring St. at the Water Maintenance Facility San Juan Valley Rd. near the EMS/Hospital Work Days/Hours Continue Reading
Survey Says!
Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) surveys completed in 2016 and early 2017. You can find links to the survey results below and can see how state residents like you voted on key transportation issues. 2017 VOWS Statewide Survey on Transportation Needs & Priorities – Summary Continue Reading
Kids and Canoes
Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Canoes: Build-Paddle-Share, Kick-off and Open House April 21, 6 p.m., Friday Harbor High School STEM Building Community organizations on San Juan Island have developed a pilot project with Lummi Nation member and Master Canoe builder, Dean Washington, to build Coast Salish style cedar strip canoes in the San Juan Islands with students in Continue Reading
Spring Road Maintenance April 17-25
Written on April 16, 2017 at 9:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Starting Monday, National Park Service maintenance staff will begin Phase I re-striping and clearing road edges of Cattle Point Road to better accommodate bicycles, mopeds, and motorist. Phase I will be complete by April 25. There will be no work on weekends. Phase II will begin in mid-June and should be completed by July 28. Thank Continue Reading
Spring Street Pocket Park Construction Update
Written on April 10, 2017 at 3:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This is a construction update on what to expect today through the remainder of the week. The pavers have been installed but the final concrete pour was cancelled last Friday due to bad weather. The Contractor is now scheduled to pour the balance of the concrete on Wednesday, April 12th. This portion of sidewalk will Continue Reading
Design a License Plate for the SJ Islands!
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Specialty Plate Design Initiative What is this all about? This initiative encourages the public to help create and select a specialty license plate that will generate funds on an annual basis for the conservation and stewardship of natural, agricultural, historic and cultural resources in the San Juan Islands. Who is running this Continue Reading
Round Towner
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Curt VanHyning in the mailbag today… Dear Editor, Can you imagine being unable to get to your medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery store or community events? Neither can we so in 2013 we formed the non-profit shuttle service RoundTowner to serve low-income seniors, elderly and disabled rural residents of our county. At Continue Reading
Park Street Sewer & Water Line Replacement Project
Written on March 31, 2017 at 7:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Park Street project, scheduled to begin the week of April 3rd, is in anticipation of other street and sidewalk improvements that are scheduled to begin in May 2017. Improvements are estimated to be completed within sixty (60) calendar days. The Town awarded the project to Ariston Pacific, Inc. from Bellingham, Washington. The Contractor will Continue Reading
WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.
Connector Road Open House
Written on March 28, 2017 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Works is hosting a Connector Road Open House on Wednesday April 12th at the San Juan Island Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Come learn about: The “Connector Road” project from Pear Point Road to Turn Point Road Project design and details Construction Schedule Current details on this project may Continue Reading
High School Aviation Field Trip
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of FHHS kids and their teachers had a fun field trip to Seattle on Sunday. Mari Peterson, Assistant Chief Pilot at Westwind Aviation is teaching an aviation class (sort of an “introduction to aviation” type course) along with Derek Smith this semester at Friday Harbor High School. She coordinated a visit for her students down to King Continue Reading
F.R.O.G. Survey Results
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of several completed 2016 Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys. We would like to share the results of these surveys with you so you can see how riders like you view key ferry issues as well as how Washington State Ferries (WSF) 2016 winter performance was rated. Click on Continue Reading
Save by Riding the RoundTowner
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Curt VanHyning shares this note with you… While our county has no public transportation, the non-profit RoundTowner has been providing low-cost ($3) shuttle rides in Friday Harbor since 2013. The charity corporation was established to provide affordable transportation for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the rural general public and has just surpassed the 5,000-ride Continue Reading
WSF Halloween Costume Contest
Written on October 28, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winners get a behind-the-scenes ferry tour on Monday It is the ferry captain’s job to get dressed in uniform every morning and take the wheel of one of the state’s 22 ferries. This Halloween is a day like any other for Washington State Ferries (WSF) captains, except they’re expecting a few witches, ghosts, goblins and Continue Reading
Remembering the M/V Evergreen State
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard has quite a few beautiful photos of the decommissioned Washington State Ferry M/V Evergreen State on his blog. See them all at this link.
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks & Fair Department, Land Bank, and Public Works Departments of the County. New with this update is incorporation of the County’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. The PTNA provides Continue Reading
Construction Update: Week of August 29th, 2016
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor – Waterline Replacement Project Locations of work: Underground construction is complete except for tie-in locations This week, Contractor is scheduled to tie-in the new waterline at the following locations: Douglas and San Juan Valley Rd. Spring St. at the Water Maintenance Facility San Juan Valley Rd. near the EMS/Hospital Work Days/Hours Continue Reading