b'MEMBER NEWS:MEMBER NEWSWASHINGTON STATE FERRIES Asks Community Members for Ferry PLANNING SUPPORTT he nations largest public ferry system isaskingmembersofitscommunity forhelp.WashingtonStateFerries askedforapplicationsfromcommunity members interested in joining a new advisory group as planning gets underway to replace a popular, but aging, ferry terminal. The public announcementaskedinterestedpersonsto apply online via the ferrys website. TheCommunityAdvisoryGroup,along withanExecutiveLeadershipGroupand Technical Advisory Group, will play a critical role in helping WSF shape plans that address transportationneedswhilebalancingthe needs of multiple communities served by and adjacent to the terminal.TheCAG,whichwillhaveapproximately 20participants,willadviseWSFandwork collaboratively to generate ideas and provide input on which issues that should be addressed in this project. Members also will help identify and provide input about potential alternatives andshareongoingfeedbackonthebroader community engagement process. TheCAGwillmeetregularlythroughout theprojectplanningphase,expectedtolast throughspring2023.Attheconclusionof the planning phase, WSF will move into the formal environmental review process and will determinetheCAGspathforwardatthat point.MEMBER NEWS 34 FOGHORN'