County Ferry Capital Improvement Program (CFCIP)

Created in 1991, CFCIP assists the four Washington counties operating car ferries with major capital improvements, as other funding sources are limited. Eligible counties may apply for up to $10 million per project for vessel replacement/refurbishment, dock/facility replacement, or terminal infrastructure improvements, with CFCIP annual payments capped at $500,000/year for up to 20 years. The program follows a four-year cycle (Years A-D) governed by WAC 136-400: planning/applications occur in...