When will new WA ferries set sail?
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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 Relevant Links: Seattle Times: WA gets just 2 bids to build new electric ferries, and the prices are in Seattle Times: Ferguson selects Florida shipbuilder to build WA fleet of electric ferries Seattle Times: WA governor’s $1B borrowing plan to buy new ferries sinks in Legislature Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
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WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey joins Soundside to talk about when new boats will come on line and how the department is managing an aging fleet
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