WSDOT Ferries Division (WSF) announced that it has extended the public comment period on the ferry system draft long-range plan through Monday, Jan 26.

The public comment period first opened on Dec. 19, 2008. Since then, WSF has received hundreds of comments and held 10 public hearings in ferry served communities.

“Due to the overwhelming response, I decided to extend the comment period five days,” said David Moseley, Ferries Division Assistant Secretary. “I appreciate the time everyone took to share their perspective on the two options in the draft plan.”

A revised draft plan, along with all of the public comments received, will be provided to the Legislature on Saturday, Jan. 31. The plan is intended to provide options for consideration during this Legislative session and will not be finalized until after it is reviewed and decisions are made by lawmakers. The public may continue to provide comments in the following ways:

E-mail: wsfplanning@wsdot.wa.gov

Write: WSF, Attn. Joy Goldenberg, 2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98121

For more information visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/planning/ESHB2358.htm.