WA ferries expect heavy traffic, delays for Labor Day weekend
Those hoping to cross Puget Sound one last time before school begins will have to exercise some patience this weekend, especially if those plans in...
Those hoping to cross Puget Sound one last time before school begins will have to exercise some patience this weekend, especially if those plans involve a car. Ridership on Washington State Ferries is approaching pre-pandemic levels, at about 82% of 2019's numbers, according to the department. Vehicle traffic — more so than walk-on passengers — is bolstering those numbers: Since June 19, the system has hit 91% of pre-pandemic car volume. That number could easily hit or exceed 100% over the long Labor Day weekend.