Topic: Transportation
Missing Mountain Road is Officially Open
Written on July 1, 2020 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude A small crowd of supporters wearing masks and socially distancing from one another celebrated the opening of the new Missing Mountain Road on Wednesday at 1 pm. Several of those who spoke pointed out that it had taken some 25 years since the road was first proposed, by the town planning commission, Continue Reading
Recording of WSF Virtual Meeting
Written on July 1, 2020 at 2:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thank you to everyone who participated in WSF’s Virtual Community Meeting yesterday! For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the meeting is now available online on our Community Meetings page. To watch the meeting, you’ll need to provide a name and email to sign into the GotoWebinar page. For more information go Continue Reading
WSF Virtual Community Meeting
Written on June 24, 2020 at 7:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, Washington State Ferries (WSF) is holding a virtual community meeting. Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 for a brief presentation and Q&A session with ferry staff. You can register today by going to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8357823696989175565. You can view all travel alerts at the WSF Travel Bulletins page. This Continue Reading
Second Street Chip Sealing Starting Monday, June 22nd
Written on June 19, 2020 at 12:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Drivers and pedestrians are urged to exercise patience and safety. San Juan County Public Works (SJCPW) will chip seal Second Street in the Town of Friday Harbor starting the week of June 22nd. The exact date for resurfacing depends on the County’s ability to complete other sections of roadway on San Juan Island that week. Continue Reading
Reservations Return on Friday
Written on June 9, 2020 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vehicle reservations for travel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes between June 21 and September 26 will be available this Friday. Customers will be able to go online and save their spot on a sailing at 7 a.m. on June 12. Customers are encouraged to look at the sailing schedules to plan Continue Reading
Second Street Chip Sealing
Written on May 28, 2020 at 1:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday, June 11, 2020 – Drivers and pedestrians are urged to exercise patience and safety. San Juan County Public Works (SJCPW) will chip seal Second Street in the Town of Friday Harbor starting the week of June 8th. The exact date for resurfacing depends on the County’s ability to complete other sections of roadway on Continue Reading
Connector Road Update
Written on May 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
> By Louise Dustrude The road adjoining the gravel pit and connecting Turn Point Road near the shipyard with Pear Point Road at the gravel pit will get its final chip-sealing this coming week, perhaps as soon as Tuesday according to county engineer Colin Huntemer. After that, and after any loose rocks are swept off, Continue Reading
Update: Second Street Repair Project
Written on April 28, 2020 at 3:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Repairs to Second Street are progressing as anticipated. Asphalt is being laid at the intersection of Second Street and Blair Avenue. The Contractor will begin roadwork from Reed Street to the Court Street intersections later in the week. Focus will then shift south to the portion of Second Street between West Street and Court Street Continue Reading
Return to Full Winter Schedule
Written on April 21, 2020 at 8:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is scheduled to be restored to its regular winter season sailing schedule starting Sunday, April 26. The route has been on a reduced sailing schedule since April 10 due to the Samish being out of service for needed rudder repairs. Vehicle reservations for April 26 through June 20 are now Continue Reading
Vehicle Reservations Postponed
Written on April 16, 2020 at 9:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF is postponing its 2-month advance release of vehicle reservations on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. While WSF’s winter sailing season has been extended through June 20, sailing schedules beyond this date have not been finalized and will be dependent on ridership and traffic Continue Reading
Winter Ferry Schedule Extended Again
Written on April 10, 2020 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Ferries is extending the winter sailing schedule through June 20 because of a continued decline in ridership due to COVID-19. It was previously scheduled to end on April 25. Therefore, customers should continue following the winter schedule through at least June 20. Routes that are on a modified/reduced service schedule will remain on Continue Reading
Road Construction Work to Begin on Second Street in Downtown
Written on April 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted with San Juan County to perform chip sealing services on Second Street later this summer. In order to prepare this road to be chip sealed, it is necessary that we repair those areas that have degraded over the past 20 years. The areas impacted run from Spring Street Continue Reading
Reduced Ferry Service
Written on April 10, 2020 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Ferries is temporarily reducing service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route beginning Friday, April 10, due to the M/V Samish being out of service due to needed rudder repairs. Until further notice, the route will operate on a three-boat schedule instead of its usual four-boat service. Reservations will also be suspended through April Continue Reading
A Message From San Juan Airlines
Written on April 1, 2020 at 5:58 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan Airlines – Hello fellow islanders, if you need supplies but don’t want to leave the islands we provide regular freight services to and from the islands and are now offering fresh grocery delivery. To find out more, visit sanjuanairlines.com/groceries or call us at (800) 874-4434. If you’re concerned about safety but need Continue Reading
Winter Ferry Schedule Extended Through April 26
Written on March 25, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries will extend its current winter sailing schedule through the end of next month due to declines in ridership from COVID-19. The spring sailing schedule will now tentatively begin on April 26 rather than March 29. Customers should continue following the winter schedule. All vehicle reservations made for dates between March 29 and Continue Reading
WSF Offering Ticket Refunds and Suspending No-Show Fees
Written on March 19, 2020 at 1:46 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
While WSF cannot extend the 90-day period for tickets and travel passes, customers who are unable to use tickets or travel passes because of COVID-19 concerns may be eligible for a refund for the unused portion of their fare. All refund requests can be submitted online. Please note that it may take longer than the typical Continue Reading
Missing Mountain Road is Officially Open
Written on July 1, 2020 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By Louise Dustrude A small crowd of supporters wearing masks and socially distancing from one another celebrated the opening of the new Missing Mountain Road on Wednesday at 1 pm. Several of those who spoke pointed out that it had taken some 25 years since the road was first proposed, by the town planning commission, Continue Reading
Recording of WSF Virtual Meeting
Written on July 1, 2020 at 2:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thank you to everyone who participated in WSF’s Virtual Community Meeting yesterday! For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the meeting is now available online on our Community Meetings page. To watch the meeting, you’ll need to provide a name and email to sign into the GotoWebinar page. For more information go Continue Reading
WSF Virtual Community Meeting
Written on June 24, 2020 at 7:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, Washington State Ferries (WSF) is holding a virtual community meeting. Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 for a brief presentation and Q&A session with ferry staff. You can register today by going to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8357823696989175565. You can view all travel alerts at the WSF Travel Bulletins page. This Continue Reading
Second Street Chip Sealing Starting Monday, June 22nd
Written on June 19, 2020 at 12:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Drivers and pedestrians are urged to exercise patience and safety. San Juan County Public Works (SJCPW) will chip seal Second Street in the Town of Friday Harbor starting the week of June 22nd. The exact date for resurfacing depends on the County’s ability to complete other sections of roadway on San Juan Island that week. Continue Reading
Reservations Return on Friday
Written on June 9, 2020 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vehicle reservations for travel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes between June 21 and September 26 will be available this Friday. Customers will be able to go online and save their spot on a sailing at 7 a.m. on June 12. Customers are encouraged to look at the sailing schedules to plan Continue Reading
Second Street Chip Sealing
Written on May 28, 2020 at 1:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday, June 11, 2020 – Drivers and pedestrians are urged to exercise patience and safety. San Juan County Public Works (SJCPW) will chip seal Second Street in the Town of Friday Harbor starting the week of June 8th. The exact date for resurfacing depends on the County’s ability to complete other sections of roadway on Continue Reading
Connector Road Update
Written on May 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
> By Louise Dustrude The road adjoining the gravel pit and connecting Turn Point Road near the shipyard with Pear Point Road at the gravel pit will get its final chip-sealing this coming week, perhaps as soon as Tuesday according to county engineer Colin Huntemer. After that, and after any loose rocks are swept off, Continue Reading
Update: Second Street Repair Project
Written on April 28, 2020 at 3:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Repairs to Second Street are progressing as anticipated. Asphalt is being laid at the intersection of Second Street and Blair Avenue. The Contractor will begin roadwork from Reed Street to the Court Street intersections later in the week. Focus will then shift south to the portion of Second Street between West Street and Court Street Continue Reading
Return to Full Winter Schedule
Written on April 21, 2020 at 8:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is scheduled to be restored to its regular winter season sailing schedule starting Sunday, April 26. The route has been on a reduced sailing schedule since April 10 due to the Samish being out of service for needed rudder repairs. Vehicle reservations for April 26 through June 20 are now Continue Reading
Vehicle Reservations Postponed
Written on April 16, 2020 at 9:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF is postponing its 2-month advance release of vehicle reservations on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. While WSF’s winter sailing season has been extended through June 20, sailing schedules beyond this date have not been finalized and will be dependent on ridership and traffic Continue Reading
Winter Ferry Schedule Extended Again
Written on April 10, 2020 at 4:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Ferries is extending the winter sailing schedule through June 20 because of a continued decline in ridership due to COVID-19. It was previously scheduled to end on April 25. Therefore, customers should continue following the winter schedule through at least June 20. Routes that are on a modified/reduced service schedule will remain on Continue Reading
Road Construction Work to Begin on Second Street in Downtown
Written on April 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted with San Juan County to perform chip sealing services on Second Street later this summer. In order to prepare this road to be chip sealed, it is necessary that we repair those areas that have degraded over the past 20 years. The areas impacted run from Spring Street Continue Reading
Reduced Ferry Service
Written on April 10, 2020 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Ferries is temporarily reducing service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route beginning Friday, April 10, due to the M/V Samish being out of service due to needed rudder repairs. Until further notice, the route will operate on a three-boat schedule instead of its usual four-boat service. Reservations will also be suspended through April Continue Reading
A Message From San Juan Airlines
Written on April 1, 2020 at 5:58 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan Airlines – Hello fellow islanders, if you need supplies but don’t want to leave the islands we provide regular freight services to and from the islands and are now offering fresh grocery delivery. To find out more, visit sanjuanairlines.com/groceries or call us at (800) 874-4434. If you’re concerned about safety but need Continue Reading
Winter Ferry Schedule Extended Through April 26
Written on March 25, 2020 at 5:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries will extend its current winter sailing schedule through the end of next month due to declines in ridership from COVID-19. The spring sailing schedule will now tentatively begin on April 26 rather than March 29. Customers should continue following the winter schedule. All vehicle reservations made for dates between March 29 and Continue Reading
WSF Offering Ticket Refunds and Suspending No-Show Fees
Written on March 19, 2020 at 1:46 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
While WSF cannot extend the 90-day period for tickets and travel passes, customers who are unable to use tickets or travel passes because of COVID-19 concerns may be eligible for a refund for the unused portion of their fare. All refund requests can be submitted online. Please note that it may take longer than the typical Continue Reading