The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division invites the public to a series of meetings in ferry-served communities throughout May.

WSF will provide information, answer questions and hear public comments on a variety of issues related to the ferry system, including new vessel construction progress, vehicle reservations, the marketing program, efforts to improve on-time performance, the fare change process and emergency service planning.

“I am looking forward to meeting with our customers and community members to discuss the direction received this legislative session and the priorities for the ferry system moving forward,” said David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for WSF.

The community meeting schedule is as follows.

Thursday, May 6, 11:35 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., San Juan Islands inter-island ferry: Depart Friday Harbor 11:35 a.m., depart Orcas 12:25 p.m., depart Shaw 12:40 p.m., depart Lopez 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., to discuss Anacortes/Sidney, B.C./San Juan Islands st the Anacortes Chamber, 22nd & O streets, Anacortes. RSVP to 360-293-7911. Lunch is optional at $15.

To download the meeting agenda, visit Washington State Ferries

The peak season began Saturday, May 1 with an additional 25 percent surcharge applied to full fare vehicle/driver tickets. The peak season surcharge does not affect passenger fares or frequent user multi-ride fares, except on the Anacortes/San Juan routes.