Kitsap Transit launched a substantial overhaul of its public transportation network this week, injecting 619 new weekly bus trips across the county while adjusting regional schedules to reflect tightening state marine subsidies.
Consolidating stops allows operators to maintain tight cycle times without accumulating delays during peak shopping and commuting hours.
These subtle revisions ensure that trade workers arrive at shipyard gates well ahead of mandatory morning muster calls.
The final Saturday crossing from Bremerton to Port Orchard will depart at 7:30 p.m., while the return voyage from Port Orchard to Bremerton will conclude at 7:45 p.m.
While local voters approved a dedicated 0.3 percent sales tax measure in 2016 to establish the cross-sound fast ferry system, post-pandemic inflation and escalating marine operational expenses outpaced baseline local revenue collections.
Kitsap Transit has launched its Fall 2026 service update, introducing 619 weekly bus trips and 15-minute service on Route 108 while trimming weekend foot ferry runs.