Public Works: Only Five Parking Spaces Lost
"...by creating thirteen (13) additional parallel parking spaces on the north side of 6th Street between “J” and “K” Avenues." However, Skagit County confirms they do not own a significant portion of Lot 2.  [Read more]

Potential Loss of 60+ Parking Spaces
With the construction of the new Guemes Island Ferry Terminal comes the loss most of the parking spaces on the dock. However, the potential loss of parking is greater still. [Read more]

The No Neighborhood Parking Lot Signs

Signs protesting neighborhood parking lots have appeared near the ferry dock and many have assumed a connection to the new ferry terminal and its attendant loss of parking. Arlene French kindly explains that they speak to another issue entirely. [Read more]

Guemes Ferry Traffic Detour Routes

From March 8 to May 10, the City of Anacortes will be improving Sixth Street near and to the ferry dock. Vehicle traffic will detour on Eighth Street to I Avenue. [Read more]

Ferry Tales 58: Coming Distractions

Guemes Ferry Operations Public Forums
On February 16th, the Skagit County Commissioners signed a Resolution to establish and govern  Guemes Island Ferry Operations Public Forums  [416k PDF]

2010 Guemes Island Ferry Projects

In 2010, the Guemes Island Ferry terminal and surrounding areas will undergo several construction and maintenance projects...from January - November 2010.  [Read more]

Principle impacts: No parking on the dock during terminal construction, February to September. Passenger-only service to Cap Sante on constrained schedule, September through October.

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