Update on Ferry Noise Reduction Petition

infrastructure · Baynes Sound Connector ferry

Following a petition signed by over 100 people to reduce noise from the Baynes Sound Connector ferry's safety announcement, ferry authorities have agreed to shorten the message by about two-thirds, reduce the volume, and reposition speakers to face downwards. Further feedback from residents is requested.

Sources

• “At the last Ferry Liaison meeting one of our local Island Trust Representatives presented the petition... The volume has apparently been turned down. The speakers that were pointing directly at Denman have been repositioned to face down to the deck.” — The Islands Grapevine – March 28th, 2019 (March 28th, 2019)

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