Jay Inslee

VIDEO: Washington State Ferries electrification moves ahead

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is not only the largest ferry system in the U.S., it’s also leading the charge on system-wide electrification. Last week, in the latest in his Results Washington Public Performance Reviews, Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee got an update on what’s been achieved thus far, and what’s next. The meeting also featured a presentation by Glosten CEO Morgan Fanberg P.E. on progress with the Glosten/Bieker fast foil ferry.

Fanberg will be a panel moderator at Marine Log’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-washington-state-ferries-electrification-moves-ahead/

Washington state lawmakers pass bill giving drivers access to seaport bathrooms

The Washington State Legislature has unanimously passed bills requiring the state’s seaports to allow drivers to use restroom facilities, and directing the state Department of Transportation to keep all 47 state-owned and -operated rest areas open to allow truck drivers to rest safely.

However, lawmakers did not extend the bathroom access requirement (HB 1706) to grant drivers’ bathroom access at retail establishments where they conduct business. Advocates of the provision said it was too...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/washington-state-lawmakers-pass-bill-giving-drivers-access-to-seaport-bathrooms