BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Point Roberts residents may get improved access to the mainland under a new Port of Bellingham initiative.

The Bellingham Herald reports commissioners directed staff to create plan for a Point Roberts to Blaine Ferry service as soon as possible,

San Juan cruises has offered a vessel.

A WTA transit connection at Blaine Harbor would also be created for arriving passengers.

The paper reports no timeline has yet been set for completion.

The US-Canada border has been closed to non-essential travel since March 21st, severely limiting trips to the mainland for Point Roberts residents.