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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen congratulated Friday Harbor for winning a federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration.  Friday Harbor received $240,790 for pedestrian access safety improvements at the ferry terminal.  This grant will improve pedestrian safety and circulation, ferry loading and offloading efficiency and schedule reliability at the terminal.

“Ferries are a critical part of the Washington state economy and a lifeline to many folks who rely on them to commute and travel around the region,” Larsen said.

“This grant will create jobs and enhance the safety for the island’s visitors and commuters.  An investment of this kind will promote long-term economic growth and add to the experience Friday Harbor offers travelers,” he concluded.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, this grant will be used to build a pedestrian barrier and gate that will allow terminal agents to stage and direct pedestrian groups during on-loading and off-loading.  The project will also improve signage to provide better information for passengers.