When will new WA ferries set sail?
After visiting the shipyard in Florida where three new ferries will be built, WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey is feeling optimistic about a new boat coming on line in 2030 to assist with the agency's ailing fleet.
Guest:
Steve Nevey, the Executive Director of the Washington State Ferry System
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Seattle Times: WA gets just 2 bids to build new electric ferries, and the prices are in
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