New Assistant Secretary WSDOT Sets Her Priorities

In the latest Washington State Ferries 'Weekly Update' newly appointed Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division, Lynne Griffith, sums up as she completes her first week's duties:

"As I close out my first week as Assistant Secretary, I am looking forward to the days ahead serving the customers and employees of our nation’s largest ferry system. In the near term, my biggest priority will be maintaining our 99 percent service reliability. During my first 30 days I will be spending the majority of my time traveling around the system and meeting with employees, labor partners and shipyard contractors to become familiar with the daily workings of WSF.

This week has already been busy. I had a safety briefing and overview of our security and emergency response facilities at WSF Headquarters and toured the Operations Center. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to tour the Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility and to chat with five staff chief engineers on the Seattle/Bainbridge route and at Eagle Harbor.

This morning, I toured Vigor Industrial shipyard to get a sneak peek of the new Olympic Class vessel Samish under construction. I admire the constant effort of our crews in the fleet, at Eagle Harbor, and at WSF Headquarters. I look forward to talking with more of you in the coming weeks.

I am also looking forward to sharing these weekly updates about our progress and the activities that happen every day to move 22.5 million riders and 10 million vehicles each year. I appreciate the feedback I’ve already received from employees and others. Feel free to email me your thoughts and suggestions."

Pictured: Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division, Lynne Griffith, tours Vigor

Source: WSDOT