Comments for The Commute

Comment on Ferry must pass wake tests before service plans can begin by wb

wb — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:40:23 +0000

We all know the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. But now it doesn’t appear anybody is expecting much of anything at all, so I don’t WHAT that makes them.

Comment on Ferry must pass wake tests before service plans can begin by Jim

Jim — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:44:21 +0000

Why did KS choose to leave out the REAL operating cost of the run which has been reported previously to be significantly higher than ~$8 round trip?

If WA State ferries are capturing upwards of 70% of operating costs from fares, why should we expect and tolerate from light rail and fast foot ferries at much lower rates?

Comment on Ferry must pass wake tests before service plans can begin by joemama

joemama — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:11:43 +0000

binewbie, not the treehuggers… the 1% beachfront property owners who built their houses on eroding beaching and are looking for a convenient scapegoat.

Comment on Ferry must pass wake tests before service plans can begin by Dane

Dane — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:27:21 +0000

“The main reason our last plan failed is because the people who didn’t like it convinced those who did that we didn’t have a boat that could get through Rich Passage, which was true,” Hayes said.

I rather believe it was because nobody wanted to pay so much for something for a few people to use. Kitsap transit reduced express bus runs to save money and because of use. Why shouldn’t locals have express bus runs if ferry riders want fast ferry rides (there are already ferries that run).

Comment on Ferry must pass wake tests before service plans can begin by binewbie

binewbie — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:59:11 +0000

Even if the test is a success the treehuggers will sue to prevent it from operating anyway.

Comment on Ferry must pass wake tests before service plans can begin by Robin in Manette

Robin in Manette — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:22:53 +0000

Well, who could have foretold we’d be in the economic mess we are in today when this project was started. There is no money to put his plan into affect after the testing is done. But if it works then we have a viable solution moving forward.

I attended a presentation that Dick Hayes presented at Adam Brockus’ City Counctil District #3 community meeting last week. They believe the RP1 can pass through Rich Passage at 37 knots with one tenth the wake force that the Chinook class ferry created.

If these fast foot ferries went into mass production they could be built for around 3 – 4 million dollars each. It cost $206 million to build the three new Kwa-di Tabil class car ferries, nearly 70 million each. We could build a score of these fast foot ferries for less than the cost of one car ferry.

We may not be able to implement this solution this fall, but if it works as designed, we are ready to move ahead into the future in a more affordable and environmentally responsible fashion.

Comment on Electric car sales heating up by HWSlach

HWSlach — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:51:49 +0000

The tax on gas is per gallon, not based on the price. The recent increases are putting profits in the oil companies’ and the commodity traders’ pockets, not the state’s.

Electric vehicles cause wear and tear on the highways, the same as other vehicles, so an added tab renewal tax makes sense.

Comment on A breathalyzer in every car by Coastie

Coastie — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:12:17 +0000

Another new gadget for a vehicle? You know my Santa Fe came with a cigarette lighter, which would make me think they want me to smoke, but I don’t smoke! Now a BA? No, no thanks. You typical leftist elitists, you can take your nanny state desires and suggestions and shove ‘em.

Comment on Electric car sales heating up by Dave Dahlke

Dave Dahlke — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:37:55 +0000

Suquamish,
Already done. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014631287_apwaxgrelectriccarfees1stldwritethru.html

Comment on Electric car sales heating up by Suquamish

Suquamish — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:47:01 +0000

Don’t worry, The State will put some kind of tax on Electric cars, because they will claim the sales tax they are collecting is shrinking because they don’t sell enough gas. But the state thinks we are dummies! They don’t know that we know as the price of gas goes up, the more taxes they will collect!