It's final: Ferry fares going up, starting Oct. 1

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to raise ferry fares, starting on Oct. 1.

The following changes will be made to fares over the next year:


    The commission held open public hearings on the fare increases in Friday Harbor, Whidbey Island, Bremerton and Seattle.

    The increases are designed to generate $357 million between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017,the commission said.