SR-104 Holding Lanes / ATMS 

Ferry traffic congestion has been a challenge for many years. A partnership between five agencies and multiple community groups came together in 2019 to conduct a study into developing some solutions to these traffic challenges. With the support of Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes, the agencies received a $500K grant through WSDOT for the study.  This study resulted in a 30% design of a potential solution to help address traffic congestion along SR104 in Kingston.

This study incorporated three components that have now melded into one project:

• SR104 Ferry Holding Lot (at the NW corner of Lindvog and SR104)

• SR104 Active Traffic Management System (ATMS) which serves to issue ticket to vehicles during peak periods)

• SR104 Realignment (which shifts the eastbound vehicle traffic from Main Street to First Street establishing a two way (entry/egress) for all vehicular traffic

WSDOT, Kitsap County, WSF, Port of Kingston and Kitsap Transit are working together with Kingston Community Advisory Committee and other community groups and individuals to design and engineer a system that is right sized and improves traffic and sets a course for near- and long-term improvements for people that live in and around Kingston and everyone who passes through our town.

Please convey your thoughts and concerns (and also a good word is always appreciated) to your port commissioners, Steve Heacock, Laura Gronnvoll, and Mary McClure, who work on behalf of this community and who you elected to represent your interests. They helped secure an $18.5M investment in transportation infrastructure to move this project forward.

For more information – https://portofkingston.org/governance-2/

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Upcoming KCAC Meetings

Village Green Community Center

November 13th 6:30-8:30pm

December 11th 6:30pm-8:30pm

We are pleased to announce that TJ Quandt is joining the Port of Kingston as Director, Operations and Real Estate. TJ has well over twenty years of experience in the maritime industry. In his current capacity, he will provide leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations, strategic growth initiatives, and long-term planning for the marina, fuel dock, boat ramp, parking and the port’s real estate portfolio. His first day at the port will be May 20, 2024.

His career reflects a deep commitment to the marine industry, including working in Alaskan fisheries, marine trades, boat repair, and over 14 years in public sector working with port authorities. TJ has extensive experience including managing four different marinas, two boatyards, RV parks, launch ramps, as well as working together with marina tenants, and community organizations addressing diverse maritime issues and organizing events.

In addition to his role at the Port of Kingston, TJ currently serves as a board member for the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), the Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters (PCC), and the Association of Marina Industry (AMI). With these positions, he maintains a unique position, actively contributing to the broader marine industry’s governance by representing regional and local maritime interests. Also, he is recognized as a Certified Marina Manager (CMM) by the Association of Marina Industry, highlighting his expertise and leadership.

TJ, his wife, and three children live in Port Townsend where he and his wife were born and raised. We are fortunate to have him join us here in Kingston and look forward to many years of service to our community.