Survey 2023/25 Ferry Fare Options

Please indicate your level of support for the following fare adjustment options (NOTE: there is no passenger fare charge for youth 18 and under)

Space Cell	Strongly oppose	Oppose	I'm not sure	Support	Strongly support
Vehicle fares should be increased more than passenger fares.	Vehicle fares should be increased more than passenger fares.: Strongly oppose	Vehicle fares should be increased more than passenger fares.: Oppose	Vehicle fares should be increased more than passenger fares.: I'm not sure	Vehicle fares should be increased more than passenger fares.: Support	Vehicle fares should be increased more than passenger fares.: Strongly support
Passenger fares should be increased more than vehicle fares.	Passenger fares should be increased more than vehicle fares.: Strongly oppose	Passenger fares should be increased more than vehicle fares.: Oppose	Passenger fares should be increased more than vehicle fares.: I'm not sure	Passenger fares should be increased more than vehicle fares.: Support	Passenger fares should be increased more than vehicle fares.: Strongly support
Passenger and vehicle fares should both be increased at the same rate.	Passenger and vehicle fares should both be increased at the same rate.: Strongly oppose	Passenger and vehicle fares should both be increased at the same rate.: Oppose	Passenger and vehicle fares should both be increased at the same rate.: I'm not sure	Passenger and vehicle fares should both be increased at the same rate.: Support	Passenger and vehicle fares should both be increased at the same rate.: Strongly support

There is currently a summer peak season surcharge assessed on single ticket vehicle fares of either 25% or 35%, depending on the route. The surcharge is in place from May through September.

Please indicate your level of support for the following summer peak season surcharge adjustment options (NOTE: the current summer peak season surcharge does not apply to passenger fares)

Space Cell	Strongly oppose	Oppose	I'm not sure	Support	Strongly support
The summer peak season surcharge should be increased for single ticket vehicle fares.	The summer peak season surcharge should be increased for single ticket vehicle fares.: Strongly oppose	The summer peak season surcharge should be increased for single ticket vehicle fares.: Oppose	The summer peak season surcharge should be increased for single ticket vehicle fares.: I'm not sure	The summer peak season surcharge should be increased for single ticket vehicle fares.: Support	The summer peak season surcharge should be increased for single ticket vehicle fares.: Strongly support
A summer peak season surcharge should be implemented for single ticket passenger fares.	A summer peak season surcharge should be implemented for single ticket passenger fares.: Strongly oppose	A summer peak season surcharge should be implemented for single ticket passenger fares.: Oppose	A summer peak season surcharge should be implemented for single ticket passenger fares.: I'm not sure	A summer peak season surcharge should be implemented for single ticket passenger fares.: Support	A summer peak season surcharge should be implemented for single ticket passenger fares.: Strongly support
The summer peak season surcharge should be 30% for all routes, rather than either 25% or 35% depending on the route.	The summer peak season surcharge should be 30% for all routes, rather than either 25% or 35% depending on the route.: Strongly oppose	The summer peak season surcharge should be 30% for all routes, rather than either 25% or 35% depending on the route.: Oppose	The summer peak season surcharge should be 30% for all routes, rather than either 25% or 35% depending on the route.: I'm not sure	The summer peak season surcharge should be 30% for all routes, rather than either 25% or 35% depending on the route.: Support	The summer peak season surcharge should be 30% for all routes, rather than either 25% or 35% depending on the route.: Strongly support

2. What route do you most regularly ride?

• Anacortes / San Juan Islands
• San Juan Interisland
• Edmonds / Kingston
• Fauntleroy / Southworth
• Fauntleroy / Vashon Island
• Southworth / Vashon Island
• Mukilteo / Clinton
• Point Defiance / Tahlequah
• Port Townsend / Coupeville
• Seattle / Bainbridge Island
• Seattle / Bremerton
• None

3. Which of the following best describes how often you currently ride Washington State Ferries? 

• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• A few times a year
• Once a year or less
• Never

4. When you ride the ferry, what mode of transportation do you use most often?

• Drive
• Walk
• Motorcycle
• Bike
• Transit/Carpool
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. What is your primary trip purpose when riding the ferry?

• Commute to work or school
• Personal trips
• Recreation
• For business or commercial purposes
• I never ride Washington State Ferries
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

8. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself? 

• American Indian or Alaskan Native
• Asian
• Black or African American
• Hispanic / Latino
• Middle Eastern or North African
• Pacific Islander / Native Hawaiian
• White
• More than one race or ethnicity
• Another race or ethnicity
• Prefer not to say

9. What is your average household income?

• Less than $30,000
• $30,000 - $49,999
• $50,000 - $74,999
• $75,000 - $99,999
• $100,000 - $124,999
• $125,000 - $149,999
• $150,000 or more
• Prefer not to say

11. We are working to identify ways to improve  access for people with disabilities. Do you have a disability as covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to answer